Animoca Brands and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) are co-hosting a demo day for local agentic AI developers on 7 July 2026.
The event, called Build East, will feature eight Hong Kong-based teams pitching their projects to investors and global delegates.
Successful teams can access an aggregate capital pool of up to US$10 million through the Minds Investment Programme, subject to further evaluation.
Accepted projects will receive investment alongside ecosystem introductions to Animoca Brands’ network of over 600 companies, developer relations support, and Cognition Credits.
Funding the agentic era
The initiative targets builders integrating Minds by Animoca Brands. The persistent platform allows users to deploy and manage AI agents without operating local servers or hardware.
HKSTP has reserved four demo slots for companies within its ecosystem. The remaining four slots are open to the broader community.
The audience will include global investors, ecosystem leaders, and a delegation from Saudi Arabia.
Build East will take place at the Hong Kong Science Park. The event serves as a precursor to LEAP East 2026, which begins the following day and features HKSTP as its exclusive technology ecosystem partner.
“Hong Kong’s combination of builder density, capital depth, and global connectivity render it uniquely well-suited to establish itself as a leading economic and development hub for the agentic era,”
said Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands.
“This event reflects our REIMAGINE AI+ commitment and our role as Hong Kong’s home for the founders building the next generation of intelligent agents,”
said Eric Or, Chief Ecosystem Development Officer, HKSTP.
Applications for Build East close on 22 June 2026. Developers can submit their projects directly through the Minds Builder Hub.
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