Programmes

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

01 Our Programmes
02 Co-Incubation
03 Our Ecosystem

Ideation

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Incubation and Incu-Bio

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Co-Acceleration

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Elite

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Our Programmes

Designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, our Ideation Programme 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 HK. 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, more than two full-time employees & 50% technical staff). Access to our world-class R&D facilities, industry mentors & continuous guidance from your designated account manager.

Our two-year programme propels tech startups in sector like AI, intelligent connected systems, and sustainability. Partnering with industry-leading LPs, we provide up to HKD 15.6 million equity investment, R&D resources, and global market access. Startups (From Pre-A round to B round & 50% technical staff) gain direct industry collaboration to scale faster. Hong Kong's pioneer Public-Private Partnership (PPP) fund in I&T sector for startups targeting unicorn growth.

Ready to become the next global tech giant? What sets our Elite programme apart from our other accelerators and incubators is that this exclusive invitation-only programme is 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 1.29 million (General startups)

Up to HKD 6 million (Incu-Bio)

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 15.6 million

Funding & support

Up to HKD 21.5 million

Application timeline

January, May and September

Application timeline

Year round

Application timeline

By invitation only

Application timeline

By invitation only

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Ideation

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 100,000

Application timeline

January, May and September

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Incubation and Incu-Bio

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 1.29 million (General startups)

Up to HKD 6 million (Incu-Bio)

Application timeline

Year round

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Co-Acceleration

Funding & Support

Up to HKD 15.6 million

Application timeline

By invitation only

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Elite

Funding & support

Up to HKD 21.5 million

Application timeline

By invitation only

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CO-INCUBATION PROGRAMMES

Our community is built on collaboration with experts, ensuring that each of our startups gets the best support from experts in the industry.

We partner with multinational biopharmaceutical companies to offer world-class co-incubation programmes to leapfrog some of the most innovative BioTech startups in Hong Kong.

Each with a particular biomedical focus area, the co-incubation programmes aim to accelerate translational BioTech research by offering mentorship and coaching on areas including commercialisation, manufacturing, connection with industry leaders and investors, scaling-up, and marketing strategy.

Ready to take the next step with your biomedical startup? Join one of the co-incubation programmes to supercharge your disruptive innovation today!

Our Co-incubation Partners:

Ageing Disease

Infectious Disease and Immunology

Diagnostics

Digital Health Solutions

Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Rare Diseases, Ophthalmology Infectious Diseases, Screening and Monitoring Solutions

Autoimmune Diseases, Anti-Ageing, Gene and Cell Therapy, mRNA/siRNA

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Our Ecosystem

From pre-seed to exit and turning your napkin sketch into a global brand - we offer support to founders & startups at every stage of their journey. Our ecosystem is a one-stop shop with funding, R&D, manufacturing hubs, mentoring & many other forms of support. All you need to bring forward are truly groundbreaking ideas.

Programmes Funding Mentorship Alumni

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 and support, 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.

Alumni

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

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