• The Programme is open to all current part-time, full-time and distance learning students at all academic level and recent graduates[1].
• An individual applicant is eligible to apply. The team size must be from 1 to 10 members, ideally with complementary backgrounds and knowledge.
• Applicant can form team with non-HKMU members. For teams consisting of more than 4 members, at least 2 members of the team must be from HKMU.
• Each Team Member can join only one team, and each team is allowed to submit one application.
• The Team Leader should be a current student from HKMU or recent graduates from HKMU who carries a valid student status, and hold a core role in the team at the time of application.
• The Team Leader would be act as the contact person who coordinates the communication between SAO and other team members.
• The team is not required to be a business registered company. The team can be an early-stage company that had established no more than 5 years.

[1] Alumni graduated in academic year 2022 and 2023 are eligible.