Pier 25 is an International Ideation & Acceleration Program program led by Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MELCO), and powered by Fábrica de Startups This initiative is specifically tailored to foster innovation in the tourism sector, focusing on sustainable tourism, mobility, sustainability, and social impact. By connecting exceptional startups with its partners, Pier 25 creates unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and growth in the Asian Market.

Pier 25 presents an exceptional opportunity to launch your startup in Macau, a World Tourism and Leisure Center. Supported by a leading tourism operator in Macau Pier 25 serves as the gateway to the Great Bay Area, providing unparalleled access to a thriving ecosystem. It serves as a gateway to the Greater Bay Area, offering a program focused on pilot implementation, product development, sales and marketing, among other key areas. Additionally, Pier 25 provides access to international players in sustainable tourism, mobility, sustainability, and social impact, fostering networking and partnerships with selected program partners. Furthermore, startups enrolled in Pier 25 benefit from feedback and mentorship from experts in the program’s areas of focus. Lastly, the top five performing startups in the Pier 25 program will have the opportunity to travel to Macau with full expenses paid, along with receiving prize money totaling 300,000 MOP, with the top startup awarded 125,000 MOP and subsequent prizes for the next four startups.

We’re looking for startups that have at least an MVP, ready to proof of concept.

Pier 25 official language is English. This is an international program, with international partners and looking for worldwide startups.

The Pier 25 program will primarily be conducted online, offering participants the flexibility of remote engagement. The Pitch Day, will be held in Macau and will be the only in-person component of the program. Notably, these selected startups will have all expenses covered for their trip to Macau, ensuring a seamless and rewarding experience.

We encourage that a team participates with a minimum of 2 (two) and a maximum of 4 (four) elements, with at least one member being a founder of the startup.

No, Pier 25 does not take equity in the participating startups.

The selection process, led by Fábrica de Startups in collaboration with a jury comprising our partners, is designed to meticulously assess various aspects of your application. A team of evaluators will be focusing on your product, team, market, business model and fit with the program.

Once your startup successfully completes the initial online application process, a pre-selected group of startups will have the opportunity to participate in the Online Pitch. The startups with better performance at the online pitch and that shows more alignment with the purpose of the program will be invited to join the Bootcamp Phase, where their potential for partnership alignment will be further evaluated. Finally, the 5 startups that show the strongest fit with the program will be invited to come to Macau to the Pich Day.

The program is free of charge for the startup participants. There are no costs associated with participating in this program. There is also no equity taken.

The top five performing startups in the Pier 25 program will receive the opportunity to travel to Macau with full expenses paid. Additionally, these startups will be awarded prize money totaling 300,000 MOP, with the top startup receiving 125,000 MOP and subsequent prizes for the next four startups.

Our mentors are experienced professionals from the Tourism Sector, as well as successful entrepreneurs, investors, and business experts. They will provide guidance, insights, and feedback to help you refine your business model, develop your product, and grow your startup.