HKU TLV Innovation Hub

15/10/2023

Friends and colleagues from around the world,
Time stood still for us in Israel at 06:29 on October 7th, 2023.

The passing week has been the darkest, the hardest, in Israel's history.
The atrocities committed by Hamas are gut-wrenching.

During these terrible times, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the dead, wounded and abducted.

These tragic events are a clear reminder of the ongoing challenges Israel confronts. Our history is a testament of our resilience, our strength, our innovative spirit, and our determination.

Your support during these trying times is a source of great comfort and strength. Your emails and messages are beacons of light in the darkness that engulfs us.

And for those wanting to help – speak up! Raise your voice! Share our story, our pain, and our grief, for the whole world to know.

For a better tomorrow - stand by us, stand by Israel.

05/10/2023

Unlocking shareholder value:
Explaining why institutional investors vote the way they do on director elections, using a novel dataset on voting rationales provided by institutional investors.

Delivering the speech at the 2023 Annual Meeting, in Ho Chi Minh City, , HKU TLV Innovation Hub’s Executive Director, Professor Roni Michaely, discussed his recent research findings.

For the full story: https://island.lk/unlocking-shareholder-value-how-finance-professors-enrich-corporate-governance-maximise-wealth/

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03/10/2023

We had the distinct honor of hosting 香港金融管理局 Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)’s Deputy Chief Executive, Mr. Howard Lee, and Mr. Michael Law, Fintech Director, and Mr. Luca Conti, Associate Fintech Director, at HKU TLV Innovation Hub.

Our mission at HKU-TLV Innovation Hub extends far beyond academic learning! We set out to become a true for interactions between , and . We thrive on , innovation and the fusion of and partners.

We were thrilled to explore potential areas for future collaboration between us, and learn about the HKMA’s collaborative project with the בנק ישראל Bank of Israel and the Bank for International Settlements – BIS Innovation Hub (BISIH) Hong Kong Centre, on the establishment of an accessible and secure ecosystem.

Our guests share our vision and commitment to driving positive change and bridging ’s and ’s tech ecosystems closer. Stay tuned as we continue our discussions and make strides in shaping the future of innovation!

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18/09/2023

HKU TLV Innovation Hub’s Executive Director, Professor Roni Michaely and CEO, Dr. Peleg-Shulman, PhD, LLB Adv., were honored to join the judging panel of the Fourth Yuan Valley Roadshow, at HKU Business School Shenzhen Campus, along with the Executive Director of China Merchants Capital Management Ltd., VP Sequoia Capital Consulting (Beijing) Co., Ltd., and the Managing Director of Songhe Capital Ltd.

Yuan Valley provides entrepreneurs with financing, marketing and networking support, and helps tech startups break into the mainland Chinese market.

HKU-TLV Innovation Hub is uniquely positioned to bridge ’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and domain expertise with the tech startups of and the . Join our growing community and stay tuned for upcoming events!

12/09/2023

05/09/2023

Nir Sabato of ’s Entrée Capital, a focused on addressing big, meaningful challenges, from to , , , and from , discusses why most are still battling to raise capital.

These are still early days for the generative AI space, and there’s plenty of room for and . By focusing on , technical excellence, and innovative approaches, generative AI startups can position themselves for success in this rapidly evolving field. As Sam Altman said in his recent visit to Israel, he “strongly believes that now is the best time in history to launch a startup.”

For the full story: https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hkjtk4ri3

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By focusing on market needs, technical excellence, and innovative approaches, generative AI startups can position themselves for success in this rapidly evolving field, writes Nir Sabato of Entrée Capital

29/08/2023

stands as a well-established in the realm of , encompassing , , , and .

The worldwide aspiration to achieve by #2050 is serving as a catalyst for significant innovation within the climatetech sector. The pressing necessity for solutions, further fueled by recent developments, is propelling the Israeli tech ecosystem to channel its creativity into this particular field.

In spite of the global economic downturn and recent political uncertainties, the climate tech sector in Israel exhibited sustained funding growth throughout the initial half of 2023.

For an overview of the Israeli climate sector, including an ecosystem perspective, sector highlights, , M&As, and more, please see Start-Up Nation Central’s recent report: https://rb.gy/bkttp

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24/08/2023

Despite the , are thriving.

Recent presented by Israeli software companies including Wix , Fiverr , Lemonade and JFrog indicate that companies who were quick to recognize and adapt to the new reality, implemented efficient processes, and focused on the more profitable customers, are reaping the rewards.

Following a series of personnel and marketing budget cuts, companies are experiencing and an increase in their .

For the full story: https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/r1gv1jpj3

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Growth and cash reserves bolstered the bottom line in the financial reports of Wix, Fiverr, JFrog, and even Lemonade

22/08/2023

Continued and the local of are among the contributing factors to ’s thriving , tackling some of the most critical .

Innovative solutions encompass a wide and diverse range, spanning from and to advanced swarming , self-governing robots, plant , , , intelligent , and sophisticated .

With over 630 active , >50 vertical-specific and dozens of active , this is one of the most interesting sectors to watch out for.

Start-Up Nation Central's report of the Israeli and in the first half of 2023, provides an in-depth review and top rounds, M&As and .

For the full report:

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16/08/2023

Earlier this month, Amazon.com announced it is planning to about $7.2 billion through 2037 in .

Amazon has also launched its Amazon Web Services ( ) in the country, accelerating in the private and public sectors.

For the announcement, visit: https://rb.gy/n1iq8

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Amazon.com said on Tuesday it is planning to invest about $7.2 billion through 2037 in Israel, and launched its Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers in the country.

28/06/2023

Welcome Shira Gross, Ilya Cheremnikh and Ori Rubinstein!
HKU-TLV Innovation Hub is thrilled to announce that for the very first time, three students will join HKU’s prestigious program!

Proud to have played a significant role and recruit such individuals! This is a true testament to our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that attracts top-notch talent from around the world.

Shira, Ori and Ilya not only bring their unique experiences and perspectives, but also an impressive additional skill—they are fluent in Chinese!

We extend a warm congratulations to our three Israeli MBA candidates and wish them the best of luck in their journey!


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26/06/2023

Excited to say to yet another extraordinary delegation, which truly had an week.

HKU TLV Innovation Hub had the privilege of hosting a group of talented HKU Business School - MBA students and alumni from and , bringing together the academic excellence of HKU and the innovative, entrepreneurial spirit of .

The participants deepened their practical understanding of the high-tech sector and of technology trends, gained and applied new skills, and expanded their cultural horizons. The group had the opportunity to meet inspiring and great lecturers, delving into product management and Israeli while exploring the amazing food, culture, and sights of .

Thanks to all who contributed and helped make this program a smashing success! Special thanks to Cannis Mak and HKU Business School - Masters Programmes faculty for their invaluable collaboration on this unforgettable journey.

Looking forward to the upcoming delegations!



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