The Captain’s Table, shipping’s pre-eminent pitch competition, is set for its biggest showcase to date.
The Hong Kong-based maritime startup contest, now in its fifth year, serves as a launchpad for aspiring entrepreneurs, inventors, and dreamers who aspire to transform their groundbreaking concepts into reality in the maritime industry.
With an unwavering commitment to nurturing innovation, this unique competition provides participants with an unparalleled opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of esteemed judges, comprised of industry leaders, venture capitalists, and seasoned entrepreneurs. With their extensive knowledge and expertise, the judges will assess each pitch based on its viability, market potential, scalability, and impact on society. The competition will not only recognise exceptional ideas but also offer valuable feedback to help participants refine and strengthen their concepts.
In addition to the honour of being selected as one of the finalists, participants will compete for a generous prize pool, which includes access to funding, legal advice, corporate partnerships, mentorship opportunities, and vital resources to help turn their business into thriving ventures.
As in previous years Splash is the official media partner of the competition and will be televising the finals live later this year.
As the deadline for submissions approaches, aspiring innovators are encouraged to visit The Captain’s Table website to learn more about the competition guidelines, evaluation criteria, and the opportunities that await them. Applications have already been received from the Americas, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.
Finalists are expected to be announced by early October. Bootcamp commences the same month and the startups will be flown to Hong Kong in November to prepare for the live final held as one of the key events during Hong Kong Maritime Week 2023. The finals will be held at HKEX Hall in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the largest venue to date for The Captain’s Table, and will be followed by a cocktail party at the Maritime Museum.
Su Yin Anand, co-founder of The Captain’s Table, commented: “The Captain’s Table is truly unique. Not only is it a collaborative platform between the shipping industry and startups but, we also have the government’s support in showcasing Hong Kong as an international maritime centre and startup hub. This offers ample opportunities for our startups to provide solutions for both the public and private sector.”
Tabitha Logan, co-founder of The Captain’s Table, added: “Future-proofing is high on the agenda for many shipping companies and, we are excited to play our part, in showcasing solutions that contribute to a sustainable future for an industry we are passionate to work in.”
