HKSTP Incubation Programme
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation runs a 3-year on-site incubation programme for tech startups at Hong Kong Science Park. It provides up to HK$1.29 million for technology and business development, a rental subsidy, mentorship and investor matching. It is for startups in ICT, electronics, green tech or precision engineering that already have an MVP or prototype; biotech startups use the separate Incu-Bio track (up to HK$6M).
At a glance
HKSTP Incubation Programme key facts
- Investment
- $165K
- Deal terms
- Up to HK$1.29M (about US$165K) in funding for technology and business development over 3 years, plus a rental subsidy for on-site premises. Equity terms are not stated on HKSTP's page. Incu-Bio (biotech) offers up to HK$6M.
- Duration
- 3 years
- Format
- In-person
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong
- Cohort locations
- Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong
- Stage
- pre-seed, seed
- Sectors
- deep tech, hardware, ai, climate
- Application cycle
- Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
No fixed deadline: applications are accepted all year, and rejected applicants may reapply 3 months after their assessment panel. Admission requires meeting HKSTP's Mandatory Admission Criteria. HKSTP graduated a record 641 units across its programmes in 2024.
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Notable alumni
- Lalamove (EasyVan)
- SmartMore
Sources
- hkstp.org/programmes/incubation/incubation-programme
- hkstp.org/park-life/news-and-events/news/hkstp-celebrates-graduation-of-48-start-ups-from-incubation-programmes-with-the-announcement-of-thre
- hkstp.org/park-life/news-and-events/news/hkstp-congratulates-recordbreaking-641-graduates-comprehensive-support-at-every-stage-fuels-startups
FAQ
Applying to HKSTP Incubation Programme
- How much does HKSTP Incubation Programme invest?
- HKSTP Incubation Programme's standard deal: Up to HK$1.29M (about US$165K) in funding for technology and business development over 3 years, plus a rental subsidy for on-site premises. Equity terms are not stated on HKSTP's page. Incu-Bio (biotech) offers up to HK$6M.
- When is the HKSTP Incubation Programme application deadline?
- Application cycle: Rolling (applications accepted year-round). No fixed deadline: applications are accepted all year, and rejected applicants may reapply 3 months after their assessment panel. Admission requires meeting HKSTP's Mandatory Admission Criteria. HKSTP graduated a record 641 units across its programmes in 2024.
- Where is HKSTP Incubation Programme based?
- HKSTP Incubation Programme is headquartered in Hong Kong. The program runs in person.
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