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  Up to HK$1.39M Funding

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  Structured Entrepreneurship Training

  • HKSTP’s Learning Platform and Lean Launcher
  • HKU TEC’s Entrepreneurship Academy
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  Community and Networking

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  Access to HKSTP's Communal Facilities

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  One-year iDendron Membership

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  Fast track to HKSTP Incubation Programme

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  Public Exposure

• Person-In-Charge (PIC) must be an HKU member (student, staff, or alumnus of HKU or its affiliated institutions) with at least 20% ownership in the applying or to-be-established company. OR
  An existing or prospective HKU IP licensee (with a licensing agreement already signed or being negotiated). Declaration Form of Use HKU IP [Oct 2024 edition]

• Have a deep tech-based project supported by R&D and business planning AND
  • • For Individual/Team applicants: PIC with an HKID holder aged 18 or above, OR
    • For Company applicants: Have a limited company incorporated in Hong Kong for less than 2 years as of the start date of the HKSTP Ideation application (approximately 2 months after the final pitching).
• For full eligibility, please refer to the HKSTP IDEATION page

Notes: HKU Staff shall observe and adhere to all relevant policies and regulations related to knowledge transfer and external activities. Prior approval must be obtained from the university management before engaging in any startup and outside activities, including consultancy work. For detailed information, please refer to the HKU Staff Handbook regarding Regulations Governing External Activities.

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  Process

  The selection takes place in two stages including interview by a vetting committee

  First stage: Initial Paper Based screening

  Second stage: Shortlisted teams face-to-face interview (co-selection interview with HKSTP)

   

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  Criteria

  • Individual or Team Competency
  • Business Development Potential
  • Innovativeness
  • Research & Development

The PIC should complete the online application and upload the share link of Pitch Deck and proof of PIC association with HKU on or before the application deadline.

Applicants must submit the Pitch Deck and proof of PIC association with HKU by providing a valid, accessible, and downloadable link to the files when submitting the application. These files should be uploaded to a file-sharing platform (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.)

We will provide the Lean Launcher Programme to the awarded teams kicks off with a one-day bootcamp, followed by five evening report-back sessions.

This comprehensive training initiative is designed to guide participants through the essential processes of in-depth market validation and customer discovery. The programme will assign the industry experts and equip you with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to effectively assess market opportunities, understand customer needs, and refine your business ideas for greater success.

DeepTech100+ Application Guidelines

DeepTech100+ Flyer

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  AWS Credit

  DeepTech100 teams will have the opportunity to be referred by TEC and qualify for:

  AWS Activate Program

  AWS Activate Program* is a program open to startups that empowers you to innovate, build, and grow. Start from Activate Founder Package for $500 USD in AWS Activate credits*, AWS workshops & trainings and best practice architectural guidance. You can quickly get started on AWS, go to market faster than before, and further lower your operational costs. Whether you are just getting started, or already building on AWS, AWS Activate helps you go further.

  *AWS Activate Program is subject to AWS Activate Terms and Conditions.

  *AWS Activate credits are subject to AWS Promotional Credit Terms & Conditions. Startups previously received AWS Promotional Credit may not be eligible to receive additional credit. Each application will be reviewed individually and will be subject to the program’s eligibility criteria.