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The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP join forces to introduce 'TechConnect' co-incubation programme to empower global startups growing in Hong Kong
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 May 2025 - Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced the launch of 'TechConnect', a 12-month co-incubation programme designed to empower local and global startups seeking to establish and scale their presence in the Hong Kong market. As part of Microsoft Hong Kong's annual project 'HKonnect+', this collaborative initiative will mainly focus on driving innovation in smart city solutions, particularly within the burgeoning sectors of property technology, marketing technology, and retail solutions. By leveraging the strength and resources of Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP, the collaboration aims to provide comprehensive, end-to-end support to promising startups, facilitating their successful entry and growth within Hong Kong's thriving tech ecosystem. The collaboration was introduced in an opening ceremony by representatives from Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP, which underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the development of cutting-edge technologies in Hong Kong. Application to the 'TechConnect' programme is now opened. Local and overseas startups are encouraged to apply via Unparalleled benefits for participating startups to pave way for success The 'TechConnect' programme offers a suite of unparalleled benefits designed to accelerate the growth and success of participating startups, which will be supported by the unique resources of Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP. Benefits that are going to be provided by Microsoft Hong Kong shed light on financial and technical support and business matching opportunities, including over HKD$1,100,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, granting startups free access to a wide range of Microsoft tools and exclusive offers, including GitHub Enterprise, Azure OpenAI Service, and VS Code, enabling them to leverage powerful technology for building and scaling their solutions. Participants will also benefit from comprehensive training workshops conducted by industry experts, covering key areas such as business strategy, technology development, and market entry. Ultimately, the programme will culminate in an exclusive DEMO Day, where startups will have the opportunity to pitch their solutions to leading investors, industry partners, and potential clients, fostering valuable business matching opportunities. Meanwhile, HKSTP will offer up to HKD$100,000 through its Ideation Programme, providing crucial financial assistance during the early development stage of the tech companies. Startups will also gain access to co-working space, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Eligible startups will also have the opportunity to apply for additional funding via HKSTP's Incubation Programme, further fuelling their growth and expansion. In addition, both parties will also jointly provide expert training, coaching, and unlimited learning resources on technology enablement and business growth. Exclusive startups offers, such as perks from LinkedIn, Stripe Atlas, Bubble, and other trusted partners, will also be included. Henry Li, Head of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft Hong Kong shared, 'We are pleased to launch this groundbreaking co-incubation programme with HKSTP, which further strengthens Microsoft Hong Kong's 'HKonnect+' vision. By combining our cutting-edge technology resources and global industry expertise with HKSTP's invaluable local market insights and established network, we are creating a powerful, synergistic ecosystem for innovation and accelerated growth, which will significantly reduce the hurdles startups face when they wish to establish presence in the Hong Kong market. We are eager to witness the tangible and positive impact these startups will have on Hong Kong's future, driving technological advancement and improving the lives of our citizens.' Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development at HKSTP added, 'We are thrilled to partner with Microsoft Hong Kong to launch the co-incubation programme. By providing essential support from funding, infrastructure to strategic support tailored to the unique challenges startups commonly encounter, we are empowering local and global innovators to scale up by bringing their transformative solutions to our city. We are looking forward to receiving exciting proposals that will create positive impact to Hong Kong's innovation and technology landscape.'
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP join forces to introduce "TechConnect" co-incubation programme to empower global startups growing in Hong Kong
A collaboration to empower startups' ambition, turning vision into momentums HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 May 2025 - Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced the launch of "TechConnect", a 12-month co-incubation programme designed to empower local and global startups seeking to establish and scale their presence in the Hong Kong market. As part of Microsoft Hong Kong's annual project "HKonnect+", this collaborative initiative will mainly focus on driving innovation in smart city solutions, particularly within the burgeoning sectors of property technology, marketing technology, and retail solutions. By leveraging the strength and resources of Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP, the collaboration aims to provide comprehensive, end-to-end support to promising startups, facilitating their successful entry and growth within Hong Kong's thriving tech ecosystem. The collaboration was introduced in an opening ceremony by representatives from Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP, which underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation and supporting the development of cutting-edge technologies in Hong Kong. Application to the "TechConnect" programme is now opened. Local and overseas startups are encouraged to apply via Unparalleled benefits for participating startups to pave way for success The "TechConnect" programme offers a suite of unparalleled benefits designed to accelerate the growth and success of participating startups, which will be supported by the unique resources of Microsoft Hong Kong and HKSTP. Benefits that are going to be provided by Microsoft Hong Kong shed light on financial and technical support and business matching opportunities, including over HKD$1,100,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, granting startups free access to a wide range of Microsoft tools and exclusive offers, including GitHub Enterprise, Azure OpenAI Service, and VS Code, enabling them to leverage powerful technology for building and scaling their solutions. Participants will also benefit from comprehensive training workshops conducted by industry experts, covering key areas such as business strategy, technology development, and market entry. Ultimately, the programme will culminate in an exclusive DEMO Day, where startups will have the opportunity to pitch their solutions to leading investors, industry partners, and potential clients, fostering valuable business matching opportunities. Meanwhile, HKSTP will offer up to HKD$100,000 through its Ideation Programme, providing crucial financial assistance during the early development stage of the tech companies. Startups will also gain access to co-working space, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Eligible startups will also have the opportunity to apply for additional funding via HKSTP's Incubation Programme, further fuelling their growth and expansion. In addition, both parties will also jointly provide expert training, coaching, and unlimited learning resources on technology enablement and business growth. Exclusive startups offers, such as perks from LinkedIn, Stripe Atlas, Bubble, and other trusted partners, will also be included. Henry Li, Head of Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft Hong Kong shared, "We are pleased to launch this groundbreaking co-incubation programme with HKSTP, which further strengthens Microsoft Hong Kong's "HKonnect+" vision. By combining our cutting-edge technology resources and global industry expertise with HKSTP's invaluable local market insights and established network, we are creating a powerful, synergistic ecosystem for innovation and accelerated growth, which will significantly reduce the hurdles startups face when they wish to establish presence in the Hong Kong market. We are eager to witness the tangible and positive impact these startups will have on Hong Kong's future, driving technological advancement and improving the lives of our citizens." Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development at HKSTP added, "We are thrilled to partner with Microsoft Hong Kong to launch the co-incubation programme. By providing essential support from funding, infrastructure to strategic support tailored to the unique challenges startups commonly encounter, we are empowering local and global innovators to scale up by bringing their transformative solutions to our city. We are looking forward to receiving exciting proposals that will create positive impact to Hong Kong's innovation and technology landscape." Hashtag: #MicrosoftHongKong The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Microsoft Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is Hong Kong's largest innovation and technology incubator, serving a vibrant community of over 24,000 professionals. With more than 2,200 tech startups from over 26 countries / regions, HKSTP offers end-to-end incubation support—from ideation to scale-up—alongside world-class R&D facilities and infrastructure. As a leading driver of innovation, HKSTP propels to thrive and grow in Hong Kong and beyond. Microsoft
Zawya
25-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Free coding help from Gemini code assist now available
RELATED TOPICS UAE RELATED COMPANIES GitHub Enterprise Dubai, UAE – The public preview of Gemini Code Assist for individuals, a free version of the AI-coding assistant Gemini Code Assist, has now been announced. Offering AI-assisted coding help to developers worldwide, this free version provides generous usage limits and code review assistance. Recent research indicates that over 75% of developers utilize AI in their daily work. While well-resourced organizations are empowering their engineering teams with the latest AI capabilities, that level of tooling hasn't always been accessible to students, hobbyists, freelancers, and startups. With a worldwide population of developers forecasted to grow to 57.8 million by 2028, access to AI tools should be readily available, so users can start building with the standard digital tools of the future. To bridge that gap, Gemini Code Assist for individuals is now globally accessible and powered by Gemini 2.0. It supports all public domain programming languages and is optimized specifically for coding. The Gemini 2.0 model underwent fine-tuning using a large dataset of real-world coding use cases, resulting in highly effective AI-generated recommendations. Unlike other free coding assistants with limited usage, such as 2,000 code completions per month, Gemini Code Assist offers up to 180,000 code completions monthly. This high ceiling ensures even the most demanding developers are unlikely to reach the limit. Beyond code generation, Gemini Code Assist also facilitates improved code quality. Recognizing the time-consuming nature of code reviews, the public preview of Gemini Code Assist for GitHub provides free, AI-powered code reviews for both public and private repositories. AI coding assistance To further enhance accessibility, the free version of Gemini Code Assist is available in Visual Studio Code and JetBrains IDEs. This integration provides the same capabilities previously offered to businesses, and currently available in Firebase and Android Studio, directly within developers' working environments. Users can now conveniently learn, create code snippets, debug, and modify applications without switching between windows or copying information from disparate sources. With a generous usage limit of up to 90 times more code completions per month than other free assistants, Gemini Code Assist caters to a wide range of developers. Students and professionals alike can benefit without fear of hitting usage caps or chat limits interrupting their workflow. Gemini Code Assist for individuals features a large token context window, supporting up to 128,000 tokens in chat. This allows developers to utilize large files and provide Gemini Code Assist with a comprehensive understanding of their codebases. The chat feature within Gemini Code Assist enables developers to focus on creative aspects of development by automating repetitive tasks like writing comments or generating automated tests. Developers can use natural language to generate, explain, and improve code. For example, a freelance web developer can request a simple HTML form, while someone automating routine tasks can ask for a script that sends daily weather forecasts or explanations of Python code snippets. Automating repetitive code reviews with Gemini Code Assist for GitHub With Gemini Code Assist for GitHub, developers get a powerful helping hand that can detect stylistic issues and bugs and automatically suggest code changes and fixes. Offloading basic reviews to an AI agent can help make code repositories more maintainable and improve quality, allowing developers to focus on more complex tasks. It's available directly in GitHub, where most open-source developers post and review code, via a GitHub app. Different developer teams may also have different best practices, coding conventions and preferred frameworks and libraries. To address this need, Gemini Code Assist for GitHub supports custom style guides for code reviews. Each team can describe which instructions Gemini should follow when reviewing code in a .gemini/ file in their repository. That way, Gemini tailors its code reviews to the needs of the repository. Getting started Getting started with Gemini Code Assist is simple. Users can sign up quickly with a personal Gmail account and install the tool in Visual Studio Code, GitHub, or JetBrains IDEs. Feedback from the public preview will be used to further refine Gemini Code Assist. Users can submit feedback directly through the 'Send feedback' form in the IDE or in GitHub. For those requiring advanced features like productivity metrics, customized AI responses based on private source code repositories, or integrations with Google Cloud services like BigQuery, Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise are available.
