Mentorship Scheme

Starting a business may not be easy. It would be even tougher if you are doing it alone. With the HK Tech 300 Mentorship Scheme, start-ups will be guided and coached by mentors from relevant business fields to help them meet real-life challenges along their entrepreneurship journey.

The mentors are seasoned entrepreneurs, industrialists and professionals from diversified industries and backgrounds. They include the members of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC), Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC), Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong (CMA), CityUHK Eminence Society, CityUHK Business & Industrial Club (CUBIC), etc.

Ms Fontane Ko

Director of Cytomics Limited

Ms Fontane Ko is director of Cytomics Limited, a pioneering gene-technology start-up advancing single-cell transcriptomics to decode complex immune responses. Ms Ko leads the commercialisation of breakthrough innovations that strengthen clinical and diagnostic practices, with the goal of improving survival rates in serious infectious diseases.

Accredited as a fintech professional by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, and recognised as a transformation leader and agile practitioner, Ms Ko has extensive expertise in driving complex, large-scale transformation and digitalisation across businesses and geographies. Previously, she served as global strategic transformation head at HSBC, where she spearheaded AI- and data-driven initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered a culture of innovation. Ms Ko also led the rollout of fintech solutions across 18 Asia Pacific countries to meet regulatory commitments. Her leadership consistently emphasises customer centricity and sustainability.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Ms Ko is a passionate advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship. She actively promotes collaboration among government, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors to translate scientific discoveries into impactful ventures.

(Updated as at Mar 2026)