HKSTP Science and Technology Entrepreneur Programme

Top 6 teams of the HKUST-Sino One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2019 will be entitled to join the Science and Technology Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) organized by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP).

This is a one-year programme designed to nuture tech-focused entrepreneurs to become successful startups and help them turn their brilliant ideas into reality.

Programme Benefits

Through the programme, entrepreneurs will receive all-rounded support from HKSTP to acquire the essential skills to launch their new ventures. Apart from business model design and investment training, they will also receive guidance on fine-tuning ideas and technical development.

Participating entrepreneurs will also have access to HKD$ 100,000 seed funding and a co-working space during the 12-month programme to realise their ideas.

To maximise the effectiveness the programme, a series of training will be arranged for the participants covering the following topics:

  • Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem
  • Technical skills on the latest technologies
  • Business model and business plan
  • Pitching preparation
  • Investment and finance
  • Funding support in Hong Kong

HKSTP reserves the right to make the final decision. For details of the eligibility, please visit their website.