HKMU Incubation Programme (Cohort 1) Application Deadline is Approaching!
Don't miss your chance to secure a HK$250,000 grant for your startup!
Empowering Innovation Nurturing Entrepreneur
HKMU is proud to launch a HK$50 million Startup Fund in 2024, dedicated to supporting students, alumni, and academic/R&D staff in transforming bold ideas into impactful ventures. This initiative provides comprehensive support across all stages of the startup journey—from ideation to acceleration.
HKMU offers four strategic Programmes to meet the evolving needs of aspiring entrepreneurs:
With this substantial support, HKMU is committed to nurturing the next generation of visionary entrepreneurs and turning cutting-edge ideas into impactful ventures. Join us on this exciting journey to innovate, create, and lead!
What you'll gain
Funding support up to HK$1 Million
Innovation consultation and expert guidance
Inspirational talks from industry leaders
Hands-on training & workshops
Ideation Chats to refine your business concept
Co-investment Opportunities with strategic partners
🧭 Your HKMU Entrepreneurship Journey
Find the Right Entry Point for Your Startup:
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External Resources
The government offers various funding schemes, each with different scopes, amounts, and requirements, to promote and support the development of businesses and industries in Hong Kong.
HKPC is committed to supporting SMEs and has integrated a series of offers and support measures for SMEs to enhance confidence and increase their overall competitiveness.
Hong Kong Cyberport Management
Objective:
To encourage innovation and commitment to grow by supporting the development of innovative ideas and early-stage start-ups.
Maximum Funding Amount:
HKD100,000
Eligibility:
Enterprises, Individuals
Hong Kong Cyberport Management
Objective:
To support entrepreneurs and start-ups with resources that aim to accelerate their growth.
Maximum Funding Amount:
HKD500,000
Eligibility:
Enterprises
Youth Development Commission
Objective:
To subsidise Hong Kong Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) to organise youth entrepreneurial programmes and offer entrepreneurial support and incubation services, as well as start-up capital to Hong Kong young people.
Maximum Funding Amount:
HKD600,000
Eligibility:
Enterprises
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Objective:
To propel visionary, acceleration-stage startups into global leaders and unicorns.
Maximum Funding Amount:
HKD15,600,000
Eligibility:
Enterprises
Innovation and Technology Commission
Objective:
To provide funding to six universities to support their teams in starting technology businesses and commercialising their research and development (R&D) results.
Maximum Funding Amount:
HKD1,500,000
Eligibility:
Enterprises
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
HKMU Incubation Programme / HKMU Angel Fund Programme :
Office of Research Affairs and Knowledge Transfer
Tel: (+852) 2768 6744
Email: startupfund@hkmu.edu.hk
HKMU Hackathon / HKMU MetroChallenge Programme :
Student Affairs Office (Career Development & Entrepreneurship)
Tel: (+852) 2768 6644
Email: saomc@hkmu.edu.hk
