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Programme Info:

Dimension X- the global open innovation challenge that accelerates and validates technologies from innovative start-ups with dual-use potential for public safety and security.

 

Start-ups selected for Dimension X will receive a non-dilutive fund of SGD100K, for developing a Proof-of-Concept (POC) in collaboration with Home Team officers and HTX’s scientists/engineers, to validate their technologies for public safety and security use cases.

 

By joining the third run of Dimension X, your start-ups will have the opportunity to apply their technologies to a range of public safety and security topics, including:

  • Officer Well-being and Monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Threat Detection
  • Substance and Drug Use
  • AI and Machine Learning

 

What’s in it for participating start-ups?

  • S$100K in non-dilutive funding
  • Guaranteed spot in Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub
  • Chance to be a finalist at start-up competition – SLINGSHOT @ SWITCH
  • Have your potential client as part of your development process
  • Put your technology to the test in real world scenarios
  • Access to global networks through high profile events
  • Essential business resources and support

 

Hatch is organising a series of information sessions to share more about Dimension X and the challenge statements published in this run. The signature event is happening on 5 March, 4-6pm (GMT+8), where start-ups will get a chance to speak with the challenge statement owners directly and understand how these challenge statements came about. If you are not able to make it, Hatch is also organising a series of virtual roadshows. The full schedule is below:

 

1 March 2024, 8am – 9am (GMT+8) Virtual info session for America/West Coast
4 March 2024, 2pm – 3pm (GMT+8) Virtual info session for Asia
5 March 2024, 4pm – 6pm (GMT+8) Hybrid info session with challenge statement owners
6 March 2024, 4pm – 5pm (GMT+8) Virtual info session for Israel
6 March 2024, 5pm – 6pm (GMT+8) Virtual info session for Europe
7 March 2024, 12am – 1am (GMT+8) Virtual info session for America/East Coast

 

Learn More: Hatch’s Dimension X Info Session – S$100K Open Innovation Challenge Tickets, Singapore | Eventbrite

 

 

  • Key Features of PAG

    • Applications are invited all year round.
    • Applies to patent applications anywhere in the world.
    • Maximum funding support: HK$250,000 or 90% of the sum of the total direct costs of patent application
      (including the cost for patent search-cum-technical assessment), whichever is the lower.
    • The grant is non-transferrable and valid for 3 years from the date of approval of the application.
    • Applications will be processed through HKPC on a confidential basis.

  • Eligibility

    • Basic Eligibility

      • Locally incorporated companies; or
      • Hong Kong permanent residents; or
      • Hong Kong residents permitted to remain in Hong Kong for not less than 7 years

      AND

      which/who have never owned any patents in any countries or territories nor received funding under the PAG before will be eligible.

       
      Individual Applicant
       
      Company Applicant
      The applicant must be the sole inventor or one of the joint inventors of the invention. The inventor(s) of the invention shall be directly-related party/parties to the applicant company, e.g. owner, shareholder, director or staff.

      The PAG is for first-time patent seekers only, funding support will not be provided if funding has been granted under the PAG to the applicant company’s related company(ies). For example, company(ies) having a major shareholder (viz. those with 50% or more ownership) in common with the applicant company or company(ies) without major shareholder(s) but having shareholders identical to those of the applicant company) before.

      Other Requirements

      All applications for functional patents and inventions with technology elements and susceptible of industrial application are eligible.

      Designs will not be supported.

  • How to apply

  • PAG X TEC

    HKU TEC is collaborating with the program to assist HKU members in benefiting from the scheme. On May 24, 2024, we invited PAG to our campus to conduct a seminar for more information. The topic is “Unlock the Power of Innovation: Maximize Value and Minimize Risk with Patent Protection”. Join us for an exclusive event where we’ll explore the crucial aspects of patent protection to help you unlock innovation and secure your intellectual property rights.

     

    Seminar 1: Unlock the Power of Innovation: Maximize Value and Minimize Risk with Patent Protection

    Date: 24 May 2024 (Friday)
    Time:  4PM – 5PM
    Location: LG1/F – KKLG103, K.K. Leung Building, Main Campus of The University of Hong Kong
    Speaker: Miss YIP Wing Lam, Cody (葉頴霖小姐), Associate Principal Consultant (助理首席顧問)

     

    Register Now: https://forms.office.com/r/D5LViiiz8y