qonvolv Ventures and DETERMINANT Participate in JUMPSTARTER 2026

Tessellation Group, through its venture platform qonvolv Ventures and menswear brand DETERMINANT, participated in JUMPSTARTER 2026 as the Entrepreneurship Partner. The event, curated by the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, was held on March 12-13 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation.

As part of the program, Tessellation representatives contributed to the evaluation of emerging ventures across multiple tracks. Edgar Tung, CEO of Tessellation Group, served as one of the expert judges for the JUMPSTARTER for One Earth track, evaluating the Top 5 finalists' pitches. Jacky Yuen, Investment Director of qonvolv Ventures, evaluated the Top 30 entries, emphasizing sustainable impact and market readiness. The team also participated in JUMPSTARTER ZPIRE, supporting the assessment of student-led innovations to bridge creative ideas with practical scalability.  

In addition, Jacky moderated the insightful panel, "The Corporate Catalyst: Bridging Innovation and Scale across APAC," alongside Karen Lau from Sunway iLabs and Isaac Ng from MTR Lab. The discussion highlighted how CVCs act as strategic catalysts – providing differentiated capital by identifying hidden synergies, sparking essential conversations, and accelerating innovation scaling even when opportunities aren't immediately obvious.

At the event, Tessellation showcased its ecosystem through qonvolv Ventures and DETERMINANT. A collaborative T-shirt design, created in partnership with a local athletic brand, reflected the “Stay Determined” spirit while reinforcing the importance of perseverance and purpose in innovation journeys.

Through its participation in JUMPSTARTER 2026, Tessellation Group continues to strengthen its role as a catalyst for regional entrepreneurship, ecosystem connectivity, and breakthrough innovation across diverse industries.

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