Support for SMEs

To help technology startups develop their first solutions from early stage technical builds, market exploration and business development.

HKSTP Incubation Programme is a three-year programme offering the following support to successful applicants:

Account Management

• A dedicated account manager to accompany applicants on their startup journey.

Technical Support

• Access world-class equipment, software and lab facilities supported by a dedicated team of engineers and experts.
• Partner with industry leaders such as Fujitsu, ASTRI and Rohde & Schwarz for R&D needs.
• Unlock licensing/joint venture opportunities and library services to fast track technical development.

Business Support

• Meet experienced mentors, industry experts, strategic partners and investors through different events.
• Build team and scale business through value services platform which provides training, professional services and talent support.
• Gain market exposure through trade missions or exhibitions, product launches, press releases and media interviews.

Financial Support

• Receive funding support of up to HKD1,290,000 to cover technology and business development expenses.

• A Hong Kong tech based limited company, established within 5 years of the programme application submission date 
• At least 2 full time staff working on site and not less than 50% of the team shall be R&D related
• The founding team holds at least 51% of the company shares collectively
• The full time R&D staff must individually or collectively own at least 10% of the company’s equity
• The company has a prototype or MVP which is being market validated in principle
• Is in the R&D field in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), electronics, green technology or precision engineering

• Incubation Programme is open for application all year round.
• Applicants shall submit the completed online application form with supporting documents through the online system.