Support for SMEs

To help innovation and technology enterprises with strong growth potentials to further expand its business outside Hong Kong and eventually become a unicorn.

Financial Support

•  Receive funding support of up to HKD21.5 million to drive business growth of innovation and technology enterprises.

Fundraising Support

•  Access our extensive investor network to diversify sources of funding.
•  Get guidance on preparing financing materials, deal structuring and execution, as well as negotiations with investors.
•  Prepare innovation and technology enterprises to IPO / M&A.
• Business Development Support
•  Go regional and global with support for product adoption.
•  Business matching with local and international partners.
•  Gain market exposure through trade missions or exhibitions, product launches, press releases and media interviews.

Infrastructure Support

•  Access world-class equipment, software and lab facilities supported by a dedicated team of engineers and experts.

Professional Services Support

•  Receive guidance about building a solid foundation for company growth and exit, backed by professional services on risk management, IP strategy, compliance, operations and IPO.

Innovation and technology enterprise which fulfills the following criteria is eligible -

•  Targets to expand outside Hong Kong and be the next unicorn;
•  Has an exciting business development and R&D plan;
•  Has exponential revenue growth and profitability;
•  Has been established for at least 2 years in or outside Hong Kong or is a subsidiary of a company which has been established for at least 2 years in or outside Hong Kong;
•  Has no less than 30 employees globally; and
•  Will commit to sign a 3-year lease agreement with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC).

Elite Programme is open for application all year round. Please submit the company overview presentation via the HKSTPC's website.