The InnoClub Awards 2024, co-hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hang Seng Bank, celebrated exceptional achievements in sustainability, digital transformation, and innovative marketing strategies. The awards were presented on the first day of HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2024.
Since its inception in 2021, InnoClub has supported over 1,400 start-ups and SMEs in Hong Kong and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), fostering entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. This year’s awards coincided with InnoClub’s third anniversary, recognizing the outstanding contributions of its members.
Winners of InnoClub Awards 2024
1. GBA Innovator Award: Zence Object Technology
Zence Object Technology was honored for its eco-friendly innovations addressing agricultural waste and carbon emissions.
- Key Achievement: The company developed biodegradable tea-based paper, boards, and plastics using waste tea leaves, primarily catering to chain restaurants and hotels in the GBA.
- Global Impact: Expanded applications of eco-materials into consumer product packaging and construction sectors.
- CEO’s Vision: Founder Calvin Sio shared, “With InnoClub’s support, we aim to expand globally, meeting sustainability needs across industries.”
2. Industry Impact Award: Wada FoodTech
Wada FoodTech was recognized for its transformative role in smart catering solutions and logistics technology.
- Innovations: A subscription-based catering platform leveraging AIoT cold-chain technology to enhance efficiency and safety across the food supply chain.
- Global Reach: Operating in Australia, Hong Kong, and Japan, disrupting traditional restaurant-centric models.
- Leadership Insight: CEO Jason Chen highlighted their goal to expand overseas markets with support from InnoClub.
3. Rising Star Award: GoGoChart
Digital marketing pioneer GoGoChart earned accolades for empowering businesses with innovative mobile marketing solutions.
- Core Offerings: Services like App Store Optimization (ASO) and a Campaign Management Platform (CMP) help clients enhance visibility and reduce promotional costs.
- Client Focus: Serving 2,000+ apps and brands across finance, consumer goods, e-commerce, and gaming in over 60 countries.
- Global Strategy: Founder Daniel Lo emphasized plans to leverage the GBA network for global expansion.
Empowering Growth Through Collaboration
Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of HKTDC, remarked: “InnoClub’s growing membership enables entrepreneurs to share insights and overcome challenges collectively. We’re committed to organizing initiatives like Solution Days and GBA missions to support SMEs and start-ups.”
Alex Wong, Managing Director of Hang Seng Bank, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the bank’s commitment to providing market expertise and robust banking services to SMEs and start-ups in Hong Kong and the GBA.
Fostering Innovation for a Sustainable Future
The InnoClub Awards 2024 underscore the platform’s role as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and global competitiveness. By celebrating groundbreaking achievements, InnoClub continues to drive growth and excellence within Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, paving the way for a more sustainable and innovative future.
