SC WIN Now & Next Challenge is a competition inviting female-led businesses in Hong Kong to apply - offering successful applicants up to HKD 500K in funding and scholarships to the LiftWomen Global Accelerator programme.

By submitting this application, you confirm that you have read and understand the terms and conditions of the Competition here sc.com/hk/scwin

Application questionnaire

There are 21 questions across five pages. All parts are mandatory unless otherwise stated:

Part 1. Spokesperson’s particulars (estimated time: 1 minute)

Part 2. Business particulars (estimated time: 5 minutes)

Part 3. Competition specific questions – the answers to these questions are crucial to the outcome of the applications (estimated time: 30 minutes)

Part 4. Consent and confirmation (estimated time: 1 minute)

OPTIONAL: You can strengthen your application by sharing additional video or documents.

Application process

Application opens on 6th March 2025 and closes on 24th April 2025 (both dates inclusive).

1. Screening: All applications to be reviewed in detail to produce a shortlist.

2. Due diligence: Shortlisted applications to be contacted to provide supporting documents or additional information.

3. Interview: Selected shortlist to be invited for an interview to decide on the finalists.

4. Pitch: Finalists to join an 8-week accelerator programme and the final pitch event.

What to expect post submission of application

We will contact you should your application pass screening stage.   Meanwhile, please visit the SC WIN community page where you can set up a business profile and have access to a community of like-minded businesses, free business resources, and potential contacts of suppliers, clients, and partners.

Please email us at sc.nowandnext@sc.com should you encounter any errors or issues