Support for SMEs

To provide funding and comprehensive support to startups, aiming to commercialise their research outcomes.

The IGNITE@HSITP Programme (IGNITE) provides start-ups with funding and incubation support services for a duration of 2 to 4 years. 

The programme focuses on two technology domains: Life & Health Technology and AI & Data Science. 

• The Life & Health Technology programme duration is 4 years, and it will offer funding up to HK$ 6 million. 
• The AI & Data Science programme duration is 2 years, and it will offer funding up to HK$ 1 million.

Apart from the funding, IGNITE also providing start-ups and entrepreneurs to leverage HSITP abundant resources and support, including:

• Incubation operators and industry players to guide the start-up journey
• Rent-free office space* at HSITP, with access to shared facilities, such as meeting room, multi-function room and networking area. 
• Nomination for GAS@HSITP Programme

*Startups are required to pay the management fee

• Research and development content related to Life & Health Technology or AI & Data Science; AND
• The start-up must be a Hong Kong-incorporated private company limited by shares, established for less than five years as of the application deadline; AND
• The company must have at least two full-time staff; AND
• At least 50% of the full-time staff based at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park are engaged in R&D-related work; AND
• The founder(s) of the startups collectively (both legally and beneficially) must hold at least 51% of the company's issued shares.

• The IGNITE@HSITP Programme opens for application once a year.  Please visit the Programme's website for the application periods.
• Applicants shall submit the completed online application form with supporting documents and business proposal through the online system.