HKSTP Incubation Programmes (Incu-Tech, Incu-Bio, Incu-App)
科技園公司 培育計劃(Incu-Tech / Incu-Bio / Incu-App)
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Financial support of up to approximately HK$1.29 million over three years for Incu-App and Incu-Tech style programmes and up to around HK$6 million over four years for Incu-Bio, covering rent subsidies, professional services, marketing and R&D, plus laboratory and cleanroom access at Science Park.
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
public · national
Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Applications accepted year round with periodic assessment cut-offs.
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
- Under 5 years old
- micro enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, health, ai, manufacturing, energy
- Stage: pre-seed and seed
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Technology startups incorporated in Hong Kong, normally within five years, undertaking R&D-based product development. Non-local founders are eligible if the company operates from Hong Kong.
How to apply
- Choose the appropriate programme stream (Incu-Tech for general technology, Incu-Bio for biotechnology, Incu-App for smart applications).
- Submit the online application with business plan and technology description.
- Screening, due diligence and panel interview.
- Admission and licence agreement for space at Science Park.
- Draw down support against milestones over the programme term.
What you will need
- Business plan and technology roadmap
- Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate
- Shareholder and director information
- Financial statements or projections
- Team CVs
- IP position summary
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Source. https://www.hkstp.org/what-we-offer/incubation-and-acceleration-programmes/ · not human-checked
"HKSTP incubation programmes provide financial support, infrastructure and business services to technology start-ups."
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: www.hkstp.org
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