Join the Captain's Table on November 19th during Hong Kong Shipping Week
Join the Captain’s Table in Hong Kong for our seventh flagship event. Watch the maritime and logistics industries’ most innovative start-ups and scale-ups pitch live before a panel of expert judges and an audience of industry professionals.
The agenda will include pitches from a carefully curated cohort of start-ups followed by a networking cocktail reception to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong Maritime Week.
Innovation themes
This year we are looking for technology innovations in the following categories; we are looking at both digital and hardware based technologies.
Environment
We are looking for companies that make real money by slashing carbon, methane and other greenhouse gas emissions and fixing the oceans and waterways.
We are looking for technologies that focus on the capture, storage, and scaling adoption of alternative energy.
This ranges from energy storage, to carbon capture, energy efficient technologies and optimization solutions that can be applied to existing fleets to buy more time for us to clean up the environment.
User: Port/ Ship/ Shore/ Integrated logistics
Technology Type: Hardware and Software
Social Impact
As shipping transitions to a zero carbon future, no one should get left behind. In this category, we are seeking companies with solutions that support workers through the transition with consideration to education, training, re-skilling, and safety.
In this context, ‘workers’ apply to seafarers and port workers and land-based energy workers who will be involved in the production and handling of these fuels.
User: Port/ Ship/ Shore/ Integrated logistics
Technology Type: Hardware and Software
Governance and Risk Management
The integration of technology in risk management can help automate and streamline tasks such as risk identification, assessment, reporting, and mitigation.
This can reduce human errors, increase efficiencies and align risk management with organizational goals.
In this category we are looking for smart technologies that can automate controls, monitoring and processes, collect and analyze data, streamline decision making, and enhance compliance.
User: Port/ Ship/ Shore/ Integrated logistics
Technology Type: Software
Digitised Supply Chain
Digitalising and automating the supply chain enables companies to improve supply chain efficiency, speed up processes, provide better insights, and cut down manual errors, which all help to reduce total acquisition costs. Good business!
In this category we are looking for solutions focusing on digital inventory management, scheduling and planning, digitalisation of trade and cargo documents, financing and working capital funding solutions, real time data exchange, route optimisation, and procurement.
User: Port/ Ship/ Shore/ Integrated logistics
Technology Type: Software
What to expect!
Whether you're in the room to watch, or on stage to pitch — here's exactly what's on the table.
As an audience member
A front-row seat to maritime’s next wave, and the room to do business in.
01 Live founder pitches
Watch live presentations from six startups and scale-ups shaping the future of maritime and logistics.
02 Interactive engagement
Take part in active audience discussions and live Q&A sessions with each founder.
03 High-level networking
Connect with over 200 founders, investors, and industry decision-makers in the room.
04 Early innovation discovery
Spot the next wave of maritime innovation before anyone else does.
05 Exclusive celebration
Gain entry to the 10th-anniversary cocktail reception during Hong Kong Maritime Week.
As a startup
Everything a founder needs to turn a strong pitch into a funded, market-ready venture.
01 Global exposure
Pitch to an in-person and online audience of key industry decision-makers and investors.
02 Regional expansion
Expand and develop strategic relationships across Asia.
03 Commercial traction
Gain access to valuable Proof of Concept (POC) opportunities.
04 Expert support
Receive one year of dedicated technical and marketing support from Lloyd’s Register.
05 Capital USD 30,000
A cash prize awarded to the winner for the next phase of development.
06 Funding access
Direct access to exclusive investment opportunities, including two investor pledges of up to USD 50,000 each.
07 Leadership coaching and mentoring
One-to-one founder support from experienced operators and mentors.
08 Tailored bootcamp
A curated programme in Hong Kong featuring pitch coaching, marketing support, and stakeholder speed-dating.
09 Legal support GBP 25,000
The winner will receive pro bono legal support provided by HFW.
10 Kai Community
Exclusive access to Kai Community, a network supporting maritime startup and scale-up founders.
FAQs
- Applications are now open. Deadline for submission is September 11th.
- Finalists selection and notification: September 25th.
- Virtual preparation: October 5th – October 16th.
- Bootcamp & events: November 16th – November 18th.
- Event: November 19th.
- Feedback & follow up: November 23rd onwards.
Applications are open.
All on the ground costs and local accommodation are covered.
Joining the event includes access to the event itself, different networking events, a mini ‘virtual bootcamp’ beforehand and the opportunity to join Kai Community the Captain’s Table alumni community
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