What you get
Government funding for university start-ups, up to HK$1.5 million a year for up to three years under the scheme
HKUST's round of the government's Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities, which funds start-ups commercialising university R&D. It is funded by the Innovation and Technology Fund.
Who can apply
- Start-ups from HKUST students, alumni, faculty and staff
- Detailed criteria are on HKUST's TSSSU page
Timeline
- Applications close16 Oct 2026, 5pm (next)
Tips
- If you're not an HKUST member with SSO, request a portal account first: it can take one to two business days.
- Questions go to HKUST's TSSSU team through the office's page.
- 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.