HK Tech 300 Seed Fund

The University sets up the HK Tech 300 Seed Fund under the HK Tech 300 Programme. It gives our students a chance to open their minds to endless possibilities and turn their imagination into reality. Each successful team will receive a seed fund of HK$100,000 to develop innovative ideas into a start-up. At the end of the 6-12 months' funding period, eligible teams will be recommended to compete for the HK Tech 300 Angel Fund of up to HK$1M.

HK Tech 300 Seed Fund Application Guidelines

Application timeline

  18th cohort 19th cohort 20th cohort 21st cohort
Application
opens
24 Sep 2025 14 Jan 2026 18 Mar 2026 23 Sep 2026
Application
deadline
8 Oct 2025
12:00 NOON
28 Jan 2026
12:00 NOON
1 Apr 2026
12:00 NOON
7 Oct 2026
12:00 NOON
Selection
interviews
Mid-Nov 2025 Early Mar 2026 Mid-May 2026 Mid-Nov 2026
Result
announcement
Mid-Dec 2025 Apr 2026 Jun 2026 Dec 2026

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Successful teams shortlisted for panel interview will receive a notification email.

Please have the following ready for completing the online application form:

  • Personal particulars of all team members including the person-in-charge (PIC), and the advisors (if any)
  • Project details including project title, technology/industrial area, abstract, budget proposal, current challenges in the industry, project/solution to be developed, background IP (if any) and relevant technology to be involved, design specification and competitive advantages of the project/solution over the current competitors
  • Milestones of the proposed product development to be achieved, technology readiness level
  • Proof of association with CityUHK for the PIC (e.g. staff/student card, graduation certificate)
  • CVs of all team members including the PIC

 

For any queries, you may refer to the answers in the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about our programme and get the help you need.

Enquiries: hktech300.seed@cityu.edu.hk