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Introducing the winners of the SC WIN Now & Next Challenge 2025. A total of HKD 1 million in prizes was awarded to ten outstanding women-led businesses!
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Thank you for support! Click here to meet our 10 finalists of the SC WIN Now & Next Challenge 2025.
Act now! Share your vision with us for a chance to win up to HKD 500,000 and participate in an 8-week LiftHER Global Accelerator Programme designed to unlock more growth opportunities for your business.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW: |
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| Awards | • Grand Prize – HKD 500,000 • Innovative Award – HKD 100,000 • Best Social Impact/ESG Award – HKD 100,000 • Most International Business Award – HKD 100,000 • People’s Choice Award – HKD 100,000 |
| Professional Support | • Each finalist will receive dedicated mentorship and professional guidance.
• Support for marketing and branding to enhance brand visibility. • Finalists will have the opportunity to join SC WIN Community, expanding business connections and collaboration opportunities. |
DETAILS OF APPLICATION: |
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| Eligibility | Women entrepreneurs and business owners (including startups and SMEs seeking expansion) |
| Application Period | From today until 24 April 2025 (Now extended to 9 May 2025 due to overwhelming response! Thank you!) |
| Entry Criteria | • (A) (i) at least 51% owned by woman or women; OR (ii) the business is founded by a woman (i.e. 50% shareholding); OR (B) (i) at least 20% owned by woman or by women; AND (ii) with a woman as CEO, COO, President or Vice President; AND (iii) has a board of directors at least 30% comprised of women, where a board exists.• Incorporated in Hong Kong with valid Business Registration (BR)• The company must have been established for at least one year |
| Selection Criteria | The organiser will shortlist 20 women-led businesses or female entrepreneurs, from which 10 finalists will be selected through online interviews to participate in the final competition and the 8-week LiftHER Global Accelerator Programme. |
Attention: The APPLY NOW button will direct you to our SC Ventures FinTech Bridge to submit your application for the challenge.
Got question about the SC WIN Now & Next Challenge? Please email us at sc.nowandnext@sc.com.
