HKMU Entrepreneurship
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Empowering Innovation Nurturing Entrepreneurs
HKMU is empowering innovators with a dedicated HK$50M Startup Fund, offering students, alumni, and academic staff comprehensive support throughout their entrepreneurial journey. Alongside this, our four dynamic programmes Hackathon, MetroChallenge, Incubation, and Angel Fund – provide tailored funding, mentorship, and resources at every stage. Whether you are just starting out or ready to grow, HKMU is your launchpad for success. Start building your entrepreneurial journey today!
What You’ll Gain
Funding Support Up to HK$1 Million
Expert Consultation
Sharing & Networking
Increase Brand Exposure
Training & Workshops
Business & Investment Opportunities
Your HKMU Entrepreneurship Journey
Find the Right Entry Point for Your Startup
Special Funding
MetroGBA
In Collaboration with the Youth Development Commission and the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau
Turn your vision into a thriving venture across the Greater Bay Area with our newly launched HKMU MetroGBA Startup Support Scheme — designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources, guidance, and network they need to succeed.
Upcoming Events
4-5 December 2025
10 December 2025
12 December 2025
External Resources
Government Funding
Hong Kong Productivity Council
Cumulative Funding Ceiling:
HKD7,000,000
Eligibility:
Innovation and Technology Commission
Maximum Funding Amount:
HKD10,000,000
Eligibility:
Not a government subvented organisation; and Not a subsidiary of any government subvented organisation
Innovation and Technology Commission
Maximum Funding Amount:
HKD1,500,000
Eligibility:
Enterprises
Trade and Industry Department
Funding Amount:
HKD100,000 at maximum or 25% of total approved expenditures for each successful application, whichever is the less
Eligibility:
Acceleration
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Funding & Support:
HKD100,000
Application timeline:
January, May and September
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Funding & Support:
Up to HKD1,290,000 (General startups)
Up to HKD6,000,000 (Incu-Bio)
Application timeline:
Year round
Hong Kong Cyberport Management
Maximum Funding Amount:
HKD100,000
Eligibility:
Enterprises, Individuals
SME supports
SME One strives to facilitate local SMEs and Startups to sustain their businesses' competitiveness by providing timely assistance and comprehensive information on market insights, technology transformation and Government funding schemes, through its InnoPreneur Network.
SME ReachOut is dedicated to helping small and medium-sized enterprises match with suitable government funding schemes, answering application queries, providing free one-on-one consultations, and offering form review services, all to encourage SMEs to make effective use of government funding for upgrading and transformation.
To help Hong Kong SMEs mitigating risks, boost their competitiveness and explore new markets through advanced technologies, HKPC extends its series of special relief measures for local SMEs.
“ESG One” aims to leverage a paradigm shift in the way businesses approach sustainability. By providing the online ESG self-assessment, we strive to assist enterprises to formulate Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), foster economic transitions and a collaborative network, this initiative is poised to become a catalyst for positive change on sustainability.
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Contact Us
Incubation or Angel Fund, please contact:
Office of Research Affairs and Knowledge Transfer
Tel: (+852) 2768 6744
Email: startupfund@hkmu.edu.hk
Hackathon or MetroChallenge, please contact:
Student Affairs Office (Career Development & Entrepreneurship)
Tel: (+852) 2768 6644
Email: saomc@hkmu.edu.hk
