E3A Healthcare Wins Big at CityU’s HKTech300 Start-up Competition with HK$1 Million Investment

E3A Healthcare has triumphed in the prestigious HKTech300 Start-up Competition hosted by City University of Hong Kong (CityU), securing a HK$1 million investment. This achievement underscores E3A Healthcare’s exceptional innovation in developing cutting-edge medical devices for newborns and women, while providing critical funding to fuel its future growth and expansion..

Mr. Lawrence Huang, Chairman of the Council of the City University of Hong Kong, presented an award to E3A Healthcare

HKTech300 Start-up Competition: An Event for Innovation and Collaboration

On June 27, 2024, CityU held the HKTech300 Start-up Competition Awards Ceremony, spotlighting ten start-ups from five countries and regions. These teams were selected from hundreds of applicants for their groundbreaking ideas, each receiving HK$1 million in angel funding from CityU.

Mr. Harry Chen, the CFO of E3A Healthcare, introduced the company and its products to Prof. Sun Dong, Secretary for the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of Hong Kong, and Prof. Freddy Boey, President of the City University of Hong Kong.

The awards ceremony was hosted by Prof. Sun Dong, alongside Mr. Lawrence Huang and Prof. Freddy Boey. Among the esteemed guests in attendance were Mr. Chen Yulin, Director General of the Education Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in Hong Kong SAR, and Mr. Vicky Koh, Consul General of Singapore in Hong Kong.

In his keynote speech, Prof. Sun Dong emphasized Hong Kong’s position as a global start-up hub, praising the city's thriving ecosystem and supportive environment for innovation. He highlighted the importance of collaboration across government, industry, academia, and research sectors in driving technological breakthroughs.

Speech by Prof. Sun Dong, Secretary for the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, HK

Looking Ahead

With this milestone achievement, E3A Healthcare is poised to accelerate its technological innovation and market presence. The company has already established a research and development center and office at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, positioning itself for rapid growth in clinical research, product development, and market expansion. Leveraging Hong Kong’s strategic location and robust infrastructure, E3A Healthcare aims to solidify its footprint in the region and beyond.

The winning team

E3A Healthcare expresses its heartfelt gratitude to City University of Hong Kong, the HKTech300 Competition, and its partners for their recognition and support. Looking ahead, the company remains steadfast in its mission to close the innovation gap in women’s and newborn health. With a commitment to excellence and a drive for global impact, E3A Healthcare is determined to become a world leader in medical devices for women, newborns, and families.

This win is not just an achievement—it’s the beginning of a new chapter in E3A Healthcare’s journey to revolutionize medical care.