HKSTP Ideation Programme
科技園公司 創業培育計劃 - Ideation Programme
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Up to HK$100,000 in seed funding over a 12-month programme, plus co-working space at HKSTP, entrepreneurship training, mentorship and access to laboratories.
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
public · national
Deadline: cutoff — Applications are accepted with periodic assessment cut-offs (historically quarterly).
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- micro enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, ai, health, manufacturing, any
- Stage: idea, pre_seed
- Locally registered entity required
Aspiring entrepreneurs and very early-stage technology teams. Company incorporation in Hong Kong is required during the programme rather than at application.
How to apply
- Submit the online application with the technology idea and team profile.
- Screening and interview.
- Pitch to the assessment panel.
- Admission to the 12-month programme, funding drawn against milestones.
What you will need
- Application form and idea description
- Team CVs and identity documents
- Project milestone plan and budget
- Company incorporation documents if already incorporated (if applicable)
Source. https://www.hkstp.org/what-we-offer/incubation-and-acceleration-programmes/ideation-programme/ — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked
"The Ideation Programme provides up to HK$100,000 and a 12-month support package to aspiring tech entrepreneurs."