Startup Grind Hong Kong: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Grind Hong Kong is the local chapter of the global Startup Grind network and has run events in the city since February 2014. It mixes free in-person networking evenings and hands-on workshops with online talks. Recent sessions have focused on founders using AI in their products.
Startup Grind Hong Kong at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Startup founders exploring AI, plus operators and builders | startupgrind.com |
| Where | November workshop at Cm Club in Wan Chai | startupgrind.com |
| Upcoming event | AI app building workshop on 4 November 2026 | startupgrind.com |
| Recent activity | AI in Action networking evening on 22 October 2026 | startupgrind.com |
| Price | In-person events are listed as free | startupgrind.com |
| Format | Networking meetups without a formal speaker, plus workshops | startupgrind.com |
| Running since | Active in Hong Kong since February 2014 | startupgrind.com |
| Track record | Says it has run more than 120 events in Hong Kong | startupgrind.com |
| Size | Chapter page says it has 5,370 members | startupgrind.com |
Who it suits
- Founders new to Hong Kong who want an easy first event
- Non-technical founders keen on practical AI workshops
- People who like free, low-commitment networking
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting a vetted, closed peer group
- Anyone after investor-only deal flow
- People who want a weekly fixed schedule
Alternatives to Startup Grind Hong Kong
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| EO Hong Kong (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | HK$18,000 a year chapter dues, plus global dues and initiation fees | Invitation only; check criteria and apply |
| FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) | Not published | Apply through the Join Us page |
| Founders Running Club :: Hong Kong | Not published | RSVP on Meetup; join the WhatsApp group |
| HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community | Mostly free; some paid events | Join on Meetup and the WhatsApp announcement group |
| HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem | Varies by event; several listed as free | Join the Meetup group, then register per event |
| HKSTP Ideation Programme | No fee published; grant of up to HK$100,000 | Online application in January, May or September |
| HKSTP Startups Alumni Association | Not published | Graduated HKSTP companies apply to join |
| TEN (The Entrepreneurs' Network) | HK$100 for the November 2026 drinks | Buy a ticket on Luma |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Startup Grind Hong Kong
- Does Startup Grind Hong Kong cost anything?
- Its in-person events are listed as free on the chapter page.
- What's coming up?
- A hands-on AI app building workshop in Wan Chai on 4 November 2026.
- How long has it been running?
- The chapter says it has been bringing people together in Hong Kong since February 2014 and has run more than 120 events.
- Do I need to be technical?
- No. The November workshop is pitched at founders and builders who don't write code.
- Website
- startupgrind.com
- Price
- Free (events listed as free)
- Entry rule
- RSVP on the chapter's event pages
- Format
- Free in-person meetups and hands-on workshops, plus virtual talks
- Checked
Startup Grind Hong Kong isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check startupgrind.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.