Programmes

Transform your mindset from thinker to entrepreneur. Discover how we empower startups and tech ventures in Hong Kong to scale from ideation and research to achieving impactful outcomes.

Ideation
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Incubation and Incu-Bio
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Acceleration
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Our Programmes

Ideation
Incubation and Incu-Bio
Acceleration
Elite
Designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, Ideation is open to HKID holders aged 18+. You must have a ground-breaking idea proven through R&D and business planning. Funding, mentorship, co-working space, and startup support for a full year with Ideation.
Incubation supports startup product development & solution commercialisation in Hong Kong. Recognised as one of the leading incubators in Hong Kong, it’s open to general (three years) & BioTech (four years) startups (valuation of up to USD 5 million, 2+ full-time employees & 50% technical staff). Access to our world-class R&D facilities, industry mentors & continuous guidance from your designated account manager.
Our on-site two-year programme designed to accelerate business profitability & growth for startups (valuation of USD 5 million - 50 million & <100 employees and 50% technical staff). Our cohorts are for specific niches, so startups are aligned with industry needs. Hong Kong startups co-create solutions with experienced mentors to solve challenging industry problems. This is the quintessential accelerator for startups seeking rapid growth in Hong Kong.
Ready to become the next global tech giant? Our exclusive invitation-only programme for startups worldwide (business valuation of USD 50 - 100 million & at least 30 employees with 50% technical staff) waiting to take their product to the global stage. This three-year on-site programme is for startups with mature products and acts as an accelerator for those aiming for international success.

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 100,000

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 1.3 million (General startups)

Up to HKD 6 million (Incu-Bio)

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 4.8 million

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 21.5 million

Application Timeline

January, May and September

Application Timeline

Year round

Application Timeline

Year round

Application Timeline

By invitation only

Ideation
Designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, Ideation is open to HKID holders aged 18+. You must have a ground-breaking idea proven through R&D and business planning. Funding, mentorship, co-working space, and startup support for a full year with Ideation.

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 100,000

Application Timeline

January, May and September

Incubation and Incu-Bio
Incubation supports startup product development & solution commercialisation in Hong Kong. Recognised as one of the leading incubators in Hong Kong, it’s open to general (three years) & BioTech (four years) startups (valuation of up to USD 5 million, 2+ full-time employees & 50% technical staff). Access to our world-class R&D facilities, industry mentors & continuous guidance from your designated account manager.

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 1.3 million (General startups)

Up to HKD 6 million (Incu-Bio)

Application Timeline

Year round

Acceleration
Our on-site two-year programme designed to accelerate business profitability & growth for startups (valuation of USD 5 million - 50 million & <100 employees and 50% technical staff). Our cohorts are for specific niches, so startups are aligned with industry needs. Hong Kong startups co-create solutions with experienced mentors to solve challenging industry problems. This is the quintessential accelerator for startups seeking rapid growth in Hong Kong.

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 4.8 million

Application Timeline

Year round

Elite
Ready to become the next global tech giant? Our exclusive invitation-only programme for startups worldwide (business valuation of USD 50 - 100 million & at least 30 employees with 50% technical staff) waiting to take their product to the global stage. This three-year on-site programme is for startups with mature products and acts as an accelerator for those aiming for international success.

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 21.5 million

Application Timeline

By invitation only

Programmes

From rough ideas to technical development to market deployment, our programmes are designed to specifically adapt to the needs of HK startups at every stage of growth, serving as incubators for innovative ideas in Hong Kong.

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Funding

Our priority is to provide the necessary funding to Hong Kong startups to maintain healthy cash flow for sustainable expansion. We help fast-track startups to get government-backed business funding, positioning us as key accelerators in the region.

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Mentorship

Leveraging our decades of shared experience in building companies from scratch, our mentors provide invaluable strategic guidance to founders at all stages, making us a leading accelerator in Hong Kong.

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Alumni

Graduation is only the beginning of the journey. We foster a very close relationship with our students. Graduates enjoy the invaluable network, reunions and extended HKSTP value services, continuing the legacy of our accelerator programmes.

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