Programme overview

Through the programme, learn the fundamental skills you need to kickstart your business idea. We will provide all-round support for startups, from designing your business model to finding investment. We will guide you every step of the way, fine-tuning your ideas for technical development. We will also provide mentors for business advice and networking opportunities for you to connect, grow, and navigate your entrepreneurial journey.

WHAT WILL INCUBATION PROGRAMME GIVE YOU ?

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Accompany you on your startup journey

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Access world-class equipment, software and lab facilities

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Meet experienced mentors, industry experts, strategic partners and investors through our events

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Up to HK$1.29 million to cover your technology and business development expenses

IS INCUBATION PROGRAMME RIGHT FOR YOU?

Eligibility to meet the Mandatory Admission Criteria (MAC) of the programme [details]

Has a disruptive application, innovative business model, life-changing product and solution

Has been market validated with MVP or prototypes

Is in the R&D field in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), electronics, green technology or precision engineering

Programme offering

Account Management
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A dedicated account manager to accompany you on your startup journey

Technical Support
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· Access world-class equipment, software and lab facilities supported by a dedicated team of engineers and experts.
· Partner with industry leaders such as Fujitsu, ASTRI and Rohde & Schwarz for your R&D needs.
· Unlock licensing/joint venture opportunities and library services to fast track your technical development.

Business Support
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· Meet experienced mentors, industry experts, strategic partners and investors through our events.
· Build your team and scale your business through our value services platform which provides training, professional services and talent support.
· Gain market exposure through trade missions or exhibitions, product launches, press releases and media interviews.

Financial Support
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Receive funding support of up to HK$1.29 million to cover your technology and business development expenses.

Application Flow

You are just one step away from realizing your dream with the best incubator in Asia!

In this fast-changing market, sometimes you have to start before you are ready. But you can always count on us to be your partner in success along your startup journey!

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Submit Application Via 'Apply Now' below
APPLY NOW
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Due Dilligence Meeting
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Admission Panel Meeting
(10 Mins Presentation + 10 Mins Q&A)
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Result Announcement

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is it necessary to work on-site as an HKSTP Incubatee?

We know. We are a bit needy in our relationship.

This is an on-site programme. As we love building relationships with our incubatees, meaning we have to meet each other more often.

Chances are you don’t want to leave HKSTP once you understand the power of connections in your startup journey.

P.S. We provide incubatees with a rental subsidy for our working premises.

Q2. Any specific deadline for the Incubation application?

The best time to apply was yesterday, and you have just missed it.

But, whenever you are ready, we are too. The application can be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days… can someone just stop us?

Q3. I only have one person in my team. Can you help me find other team members?

We told you! Building your connections on-site is your superpower.

Finding the right team for your startup can be done through your active participation in any networking events in our ecosystem, or one of our many talent nurturing programmes. 

(check them out here).

Q4. Can I apply again if my application is rejected?

We love people who see failure as a lesson learned.

You can re-apply three months after getting your admission panel meeting (APM) results.

Q5. I am an overseas company. How should I go about applying for the HKSTP Incubation Programme?

Bonjour! Ni-hao! Hola! HKSTP Incubation Programme welcomes applications from around the world.

But first thing first, you will need to get a Hong Kong business registration.

The quickest way to get this done is to contact InvestHK, HKSAR Government’s foreign direct investment office. Contact Stanley at stanleyho@investhk.gov.hk or complete the form here.