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Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)

Ideation Programme

Gives Hong Kong founders up to HKD 100,000 seed funding plus year-long coaching.

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Ideation Programme is a Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) grant that gives Hong Kong founders up to HKD 100,000 in seed funding plus year-long coaching, backing early-stage, R&D-driven business ideas from individuals, teams, or newly formed companies incorporated under two years, based in Hong Kong. Admitted founders get seed funding released in three milestone-based tranche…

What this grant funds

The programme backs early-stage, R&D-driven business ideas from individuals, teams, or newly formed companies (incorporated under two years) based in Hong Kong. Selection weighs team competency, business development potential, innovativeness, and R&D depth.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.14 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-
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