iDendron@HKU
About iDendron @ HKU
With the generous support of the Azalea (1972) Endowment Fund and other strategic partners, HKU iDendron was established in 2017 to foster the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, incubate early-stage start-ups, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and engage the community in supporting human endeavours and societal development.
“Dendron” means tree in Latin, and iDendron symbolises the “tree of innovations,” reflecting the vision of HKU’s entrepreneurship community hub to nurture entrepreneurial seeds and cultivate a thriving ecosystem.
HKU iDendron is expanding to multiple locations to support HKU entrepreneurs and ventures wherever they are.
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Facilities
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Meeting Rooms: FREE online booking
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Pantry: FREE coffee/tea & snacks
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Printing/Copying: FREE
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Event Venue: less than 20 seats
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WIFI: FREE
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Storage: FREE lockers only
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Mail & Courier: FREE mailing address
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Registration Address: NOT allowed
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Utility & Management Fee: waived
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Membership Fees
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Hot-desk: HK$900 for 6 months
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Fixed Workstation: HK$2,400 for 6 months
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Access Card: HK$100 each
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Utility & Management Fee: waived
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New Application
Eligibility
TEC performs an initial review to ensure applications meet these criteria:- Submitted by a Principal Applicant who is a student, alumnus, or academic staff member of HKU
- The Principal Applicant is a founder or co-founder holding equity, or a Principal Investigator for teams not yet incorporated
- No actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest with HKU
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:- Online Application Form (captures essential details)
- Pitch Deck & Pitch Video (business idea presentation)
- CVs of team members (optional)
- Proof of Eligibility (student cards, graduation certificates, proof of equity, etc.)
Result Announcement
Approved applicants will be notified, along with the iDendron@HKU Co-working Space Regulations and TEC iDendron Membership Terms & Conditions (full document can be found in the “Terms and Condiatoin seciton).
Successful teams must sign the Membership Terms & Conditions and pay an administrative fee of HKD 100 per access card.
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Terms and Conditions
- TEC iDendron Membership Terms & Conditions
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Special Conditions: annual review is required.
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Application Period: on rolling basis (if vacancy available)
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Address
Location: 2/F Pao Siu Loong Building, HKU Main Campu
Open Hours: 24/7 access
Capacity: 30 Work-stations and 48 Hot-desks
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Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS)
You’re required to complete the application form in order to apply for iDendron@HKU Membership. The information collected from you will be used for the purposes of managing your application account, processing your application and admission, and managing post-admission activities. Your information may be disclosed to the Government or collaborative partners. HKU TEC strictly complies with the University’s Privacy Policy. With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you similar events or startup news in future; without your consent, we will not do so.
The submission denotes that you understand and agree with the above statements.
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Enquiry
+ 852 3910 2495 and hkutec@hku.hk