On 5 February 2026, the Inno Nexus Start-up Community of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), supported by the Knowledge Transfer Office and Career Centre, partnered with MUFG Bank and China Prosperity Capital to successfully organise a “Start-up Matchmaking Event.” Themed “Venture Capital Insights—The Golden Era for Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and Shenzhen & Early Start-up Pitfall Avoidance Guide,” the event was sponsored by MUFG Bank and strategically supported by China Prosperity Capital. It attracted over 140 industry leaders, venture capitalists, and start-up teams, with vibrant exchanges and dynamic atmosphere on site.

The event commenced with opening remarks from Professor Terence LT LAU, Interim Chief Innovation Officer of HKBU, followed by a welcome address from Mr Hendrick SIN, Founding and Managing Partner of China Prosperity Capital, who emphasised the opportunities for start-up development in the Hong Kong-Shenzhen region. Representatives from MUFG Bank, venture capital experts, incubator managers, and start-up founders were present to exchange valuable insights.

The keynote speech, “A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls in Early-stage Entrepreneurship,” was delivered by Mr King MA, Founding Partner of China Prosperity Capital. He provided an in-depth analysis of the challenges and experiences commonly faced during the start-up journey.

The roundtable forum, entitled “How to Seize the Golden Era for Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and Shenzhen,” brought together Mr Peter MOK, General Manager of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation & Entrepreneur Hub; Mr CHEN Yu, Head of Investment of Qianhai Technology and Innovation Group; Mr LIANG Zhu, Investment Partner at China Prosperity Capital; Mr ZHANG Kun, Managing Partner at Dang Kan Tong Chuang Private Equity Management Fund Co., Ltd.; and Mr Edmond LAM, Director of Knowledge Transfer of HKBU, to discuss strategies for start-ups to stand out in the rapidly changing market environment.

During the event, Mr Juichi OHSAWA, Executive Officer, Head of Hong Kong Branch, MUFG, introduced resources and solutions offered by the bank to support entrepreneurs, further strengthening the funding chain for start-up growth.

Before the event concluded, participants received an introduction to the HKBU Qianhai Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and relevant Qianhai policies, supporting start-ups in exploring the Greater Bay Area market.

The event was highly acclaimed, and the networking session fostered in-depth exchanges among entrepreneurs, bankers, investors, and industry experts, driving further collaboration and innovation. HKBU, MUFG Bank, and China Prosperity Capital will continue to work together to empower Hong Kong–Shenzhen start-ups during this golden era, creating new opportunities for the regional innovation ecosystem.