Incubation

The HKMU Incubation Programme is designed to support innovative early-stage HKMU startups dedicated to incubating practical solutions for real-world challenges. Each selected startup receives a HK$250,000 grant to enhance growth and bring impactful ideas to market.

Programme Offers

Portfolio Company

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ClimaCircuit Limited

ConEdu Limited

Filix Medtech Limited

Lanna Digital Tech Limited

Ocean AI Technology Limited

Pet Love Limited

Real Matter Technology Limited

Smart Patrol King Limited

Sun Chun Ting Limited

Tech Pet Limited

Toast Dynamics Limited

Unilivingspace Hong Kong Limited

Vision AI Engineering Limited

Application Process

Submit Your Application

Admission Panel Assessment

Result Announcement

Applications Not Yet Open

1. Review the application guidelines and templates:

- Application Guidelines

- Video Pitching Guidelines

- Pitch Deck Template

- CV Template

2. Complete and submit your application through the online application form once applications open.

- Application period will be announced soon.

Scheduled for: To be announced

Shortlisted teams will be invited to present their proposals in an interview with the selection panel.

Expected in: To be announced

All applicants will be formally notified of their admission results.

*All schedules are subject to change depending on prevailing circumstances.

Complete Guide to Applications

A.

Eligibility

Preference will be given to companies that demonstrate business traction, including

Strong commitment from their founding teams
Offering well-defined products or services that have gained initial market traction
Clear vision for business development.

Companies that utilize HKMU's intellectual property or align with its strategic goals will be advantageous.

B.

Application Timeline

The next round of applications will be announced in due course.

C.

Selection Criteria

The applicant must be a limited liability company incorporated under the HKSAR Companies Ordinance for normally not more than ten years as of the date of application.
The management team of the applicant must consist of a Person-in-Charge (PIC) who is associated with HKMU in the following capacity at the time of application:
- full-time or part-time HKMU student who have already obtained at least 15 credits for their study programmes as of the date of application;
- full-time or part-time HKMU academic or R&D staff; or
- HKMU alumna / alumnus who has graduated for normally not more than ten years. Alumna / alumnus who has graduated for more than ten years with solid business or entrepreneurship experience may also be considered.
The PIC shall represent the applicant in liaising with HKMURDC for the entirety of the programme period.
The PIC must be a founder of the applicant, and holds not less than 20% of the total issued share capital of the applicant.

D.

Application

Applicants should submit a completed online application form together with the following supporting documents:

A 5-min pitching video (Click HERE for the video pitching guidelines);
A pitch deck in English including, but not limited to, an executive summary, brief of the business, industry analysis, market analysis, marketing strategy, brief of the products and / or services, organisational structure, operational plan, contribution to the society, financial forecast, and key milestones (Click HERE for the pitch deck template);
CVs of PIC and team member(s) (Click HERE for the CV template);
Certificate of Incorporation (CI);
Hong Kong Business Registration Certificate (BR);
Articles of Association (AoA);
Company's latest Incorporation Form (Company Limited by Shares) (NNC1);
A copy of student card (for current student) or graduation certificate (for alumni) of PIC for proof of association with HKMU;
A copy of latest academic transcript (for current student who will serve as the PIC);
Company's latest audited financial statements (if any);
Latest annual return submitted to the Companies Registry (NAR1) (if any); and
A list of funding support from the government and / or other third-party investors, collaborating organisation(s) and the project title(s), award(s) and recognition(s), or any other substantial achievement(s) (if any). Supporting documents may be required if the startup company is selected.

E.

Important Documents

Online Application Form
Video Pitching Guidelines

Contact Us

Office of Research Affairs and Knowledge Transfer
Tel: (+852) 2768 6744
Email: startupfund@hkmu.edu.hk