StartUP Macau Forum
October 10th - 11th, 2016
CONNECTING ENTREPRENEURS
IN MACAU SAR OF CHINA,
MAINLAND CHINA
AND
PORTUGAL
The StartUP Macau Forum connects entrepreneurs in China, Portugal and Macau, through a 2-day event with the aim of promoting the development of new startups and entrepreneurship for the three regions and paving capable of fostering and sharing the startup spirit in and between Portugal and China.
Different from typical entrepreneurship events, the StartUP Macau puts a special focus on engaging participants in sharing the startup spirit and fostering new ideas and innovative business solutions.
A total of 19 startup teams, 7 from China, 6 from Portugal and 6 from Macau, are participating in this forum to showcase their entrepreneurial innovation and exchange ideas with their like-minded and ambitious counterparts.
DAY 1: WORKSHOP
October 10th, 2016
DESIGNING
A BUSINESS MODEL
PREPARING
A PITCH DECK
TRAINING
THE PITCH
The first day of the forum will focus on a workshop revolving about business model design, Pitch Deck Preparation and other trainings on the Pitch.
The workshop is oriented by experts in entrepreneurship from the Fábrica de Startups.
The workshop facilitators are Mr. António Lucena de Faria and Mr. Martim Avillez Figueiredo, both of who have extensive experience in orienting similar events in different countries.
FACILITATORS
DAY 2: PITCHING COMPETITION
October 11th, 2016
On the second day of the forum, the startup teams will be making preparations for their pitches and discussing the main lessons that can be used for the pitches.
On the afternoon, each team will conduct a five-minute presentation in front of an expert jury and quality audience (including VIP guests and investors from China, Portugal, Macau and the other regions).
19
STARTUPS
19
PITCHES
The Pitching Event is the final and rewarding moment for all the teams involved.
After all participating teams’ pitches, the jury will vote to decide the top 3 teams (one per each region, ranked by jury panel).
All participants will get a certificate issued by Fábrica de Startups and will have valuable opportunities to meet investors for business matching.
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WINNERS
PRIZES
Asia Times, MGM Macau and Galaxy Macau sponsor a total amount of USD20,000 cash prize to the top 3 teams.
Turismo de Portugal sponsors a Web Summit (held in Lisboa from 7 to 12 Nov) ticket to each winning team and allowance for flight expenses and other related travel fee.
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AGENDA
Day 1 | October 10th, 2016
08:45
09:00
09:10
09:15
10:30
11:00
11:30
13:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
18:00
19:00
Arrive at Venue
Meet & Greet
Kick off
Introduction to Lean Startup
The 9 components of the Business Model
Coffee-Break
The Business Model Design Kit
Lunch
Business Model Case Study
Designing your Business Model
Pitching to Investors - Preparation
Coffee-Break
Learning by Doing Pitching
Happy Hour (Networking)
Welcome Dinner
08:45
09:00
11:00
11:20
13:00
14:30
15:30
15:35
16:35
16:40
17:30
17:50
18:00
19:00
Day 2 | October 11th, 2016
Arrive at Venue
Preparation for the Pitching Session
Coffee-Break
Preparation for the Pitching Session
Lunch
1st Pitching Session
Break
2nd Pitching Session
Pitching Wrap Up
Discussion Panel
Meet & Greet
Speeches
Award Ceremony
Gala Dinner
LOCATION
Macau Science Centre
Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-Sen,
Centro de Ciência de Macau, S. A.