Cyberport Incubation Programme
The Cyberport Incubation Programme (CIP) is a 24-month incubator for Hong Kong digital tech startups, run by the government-owned Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company. It offers up to HK$500,000 in financial assistance, rent-free on-site space at Cyberport or an off-site option, mentoring and investor access. Applicants must be Hong Kong-incorporated digital tech companies less than 7 years old.
At a glance
Cyberport Incubation Programme key facts
- Investment
- $64K
- Deal terms
- Up to HK$500,000 (about US$64K) in financial assistance over 24 months, including a HK$100K initial working-capital grant, milestone-based tranches after six-monthly reviews, and a HK$200K on-site rental subsidy. Graduates must show at least HK$400K of eligible spending. Official pages do not state equity terms; third-party guides describe it as non-dilutive.
- Duration
- 24 months
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong
- Cohort locations
- Hong Kong
- Stage
- pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- general, fintech, ai, web3
- Application cycle
- Applications accepted year-round and processed in quarterly intakes (around March, June, September/October and December)
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
The Oct 2026 intake deadline (August 3, 2026, per HKUST) has passed. Past March intakes closed January 2 (2024, 2025 and 2026), so the Mar 2027 deadline will likely fall in early January 2027, but this is not yet published.
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Notable alumni
- Klook
- GOGOX (GoGoVan)
Sources
- cyberport.hk/en/about_cyberport/cyberport_entrepreneurs/cyberport_incubation_programme
- cyberport.hk/en/about_cyberport/cyberport_entrepreneurs/cyberport_incubation_programme/cyberport-incubation-appliaction-process
- ec.hkust.edu.hk/node/13619
- cyberport.hk/files/annual_report/2022/e_version/pdf/CEO_s_Report.pdf
FAQ
Applying to Cyberport Incubation Programme
- How much does Cyberport Incubation Programme invest?
- Cyberport Incubation Programme's standard deal: Up to HK$500,000 (about US$64K) in financial assistance over 24 months, including a HK$100K initial working-capital grant, milestone-based tranches after six-monthly reviews, and a HK$200K on-site rental subsidy. Graduates must show at least HK$400K of eligible spending. Official pages do not state equity terms; third-party guides describe it as non-dilutive.
- When is the Cyberport Incubation Programme application deadline?
- Application cycle: Applications accepted year-round and processed in quarterly intakes (around March, June, September/October and December). The Oct 2026 intake deadline (August 3, 2026, per HKUST) has passed. Past March intakes closed January 2 (2024, 2025 and 2026), so the Mar 2027 deadline will likely fall in early January 2027, but this is not yet published.
- Where is Cyberport Incubation Programme based?
- Cyberport Incubation Programme is headquartered in Hong Kong. The program runs hybrid.
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