What you get
12 months with GPU computers, cloud credits, free office space and funding opportunities
HKAI LAB's 12-month acceleration programme for AI start-ups, with computing resources, cloud credits, office space and introductions to funding.
Who can apply
AI start-ups
Timeline
- Cohort 13 applications24 Feb to 20 Mar 2026
Tips
- HKUST teams can apply on a fast track by naming HKUST on the form and sending HKUST's own form too.
- The programme's website currently shows a certificate warning in some browsers; HKUST's and other universities' pages carry the calls for applications.
- Read the eligibility rules twice. Most rejections are about company age, ownership or where the work happens, not the idea.
- Plan cash flow. Many schemes pay in instalments or reimburse costs after you spend them.
- Keep records from day one. Every scheme audits spending, and clean books make the next application easier.
General tips from our funding guide.