Funding Support & Incubation Program
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PILOTS Lite Program
Programme details
CUHK PI Centre (under the management of Venture Acceleration Team) is recruiting new CUHK start-up teams for the 22nd Round PILOTS Lite X HKSTP Co-IDEATION. We offer start-up seed funding (up to HK$ 130,000), training & workshops, networking opportunities with industry experts and business partners, consultancy/mentoring service and free co-working space for the admitted teams in the 1-year programme.
Eligibility requirement
- All CUHK students (UG/PG & FT/PT) in ANY disciplines
- Apply as individual(s) or team(s)
What will PILOTS Lite x HKSTP Programme give you?
- Start-up seed funding (up to HK$ 130,000)
- Training & workshops in monthly basis
- Networking opportunities with industry experts, business partners, successful entrepreneurs
- Consultancy/mentoring service
- Free co-working space access
- Fast track to start-up incubators & funding preparation
Info Session
Date: 17 April 2025 (Thu)
Time: 16:00 - 17:00
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Application Procedures
Applications with the pitch deck and pitch tape should be submitted via the online application form (https://forms.gle/nmXgCraMn8csFp4T6), on or before the application deadline. Late and/or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Application Deadline: 05 May 2025 (Mon), 17:00
Should you have further queries, please contact PI Centre (
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Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU Scheme)
Program details
Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU Scheme) 2026-27
TSSSU aims to support CUHK professors, students and alumni to transform their research output into a real business. With the TSSSU funding and dedicated support by Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK members can focus more on the commercialization of technology and innovation of the University.
The Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Hong Kong SAR Government has set up the Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU) to encourage students, professors, and alumni from the six local universities, including CUHK, to start their own technology companies to commercialize R&D results.
From 2023-24 onwards, TSSSU comprises TSSSU-O and TSSSU+. TSSSU-O is the original component of the scheme which provides funding support to start-ups to commercialize the R&D results and innovative ideas. TSSSU+ is an enhancement measure to provide dollar-to-dollar matching funds* to start-ups which have demonstrated good growth potential through securing investment from private sector.
What will TSSSU Scheme give you?
Financial Support
- (Successful TSSSU-O applicants) may receive up to HK$ 600,000 funding per year in 2026-27 for potentially up to three years
- (Successful TSSSU+ applicants) may receive up to HK$ 1,000,000 matching fund per year in 2026-27 for potentially up to three years
Business and Technical Support
- Potential to join HKSTP’s Incubation Programme*
- Access to potential investors and industry partners
- Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurship consultant
*Subject to conditions
Eligibility of Person-in-Charge (PIC)
- Current Full-time Students (either UG or PG), or
- Current Full-time Professors, or
- Alumni graduated within the last 36 months, unless the alumnus/alumna is an awardee of the last round of TSSSU
Requirements
- For TSSSU-O and TSSSU+ applications, preference will be given to those using CUHK-related technology. If the technology has not yet filled IP under CUHK at the time of application, the applicant is highly recommended to submit an Invention Disclosure Form or a Copy Disclosure Form and Assignment to IP and Technology Licensing Team before the application deadline. For enquiries related to the completion of Copyright Disclosure Form, please contact IP and Technology Licensing Team (Ms. Fei Fei MIU at 3943-9398/
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) - The technology involved in the application must reach the required Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Physical Science Engineering technology must reach TRL 4 or above and HealthCare technology must reach TRL 3 or above
- The number of members of the Company must be at least two including the eligible applicant. For the applicant(s) under TSSSU-O, active members of CUHK should be the effective majority of shareholders of the Company. For the applicant under TSSSU+, CUHK reserves the final decision right on the effective majority of shareholders for the CUHK active members.
Note
- The applicant can apply for TSSSU+ directly if it has secured private investment. However, after successfully obtained funding under TSSSU+, it cannot revert to apply for TSSSU-O.
- The applicant cannot apply for TSSSU-O and TSSSU+ simultaneously during the same funding year.
Application Deadline: 7 Nov 2025 (Fri), 5pm^
^The applicant must submit the online application. After complete the online application, a signed application form, with endorsement and supporting documents as listed in Section C of Annex A in hard copy, must be submitted in person to KTO at Unit 1B, 1/F, InnoPort, The Inter-University Hall by 5:00pm on Friday, 7 Nov 2025.
Important Documents & Application
Application Guidelines (CUHK_TSSSU_Guidelines_2026-27.pdf, 2026-27 version)
Application Form (Annex A_2026-27.pdf/ Annex A_2026-27.docx, 2025 version) [Compulsory]
Template of Curriculum Vitae (Annex A(i)_2026-27, 2025 version)
Application Form for Staff Engagement (WORD) / Endorsement Form for CUHK Student/ Alumnus (WORD)
Declaration by the applicant (for team members working in InnoHK) (WORD)
Online Application (Apply Now) [Compulsory]
ITC Guidelines (TSSSU_Guidelines_2025.pdf, 2025 version)
ITC TSSSU FAQ(PDF, 2025 version)
TSSSU Information Session Slides (To be updated)
TSSSU HR Related Matters (To be updated)
TSSSU 2026-27 application timeline
| Event | Date | |
| 1 | Call for Application | 15 Sep 2025 (Mon) |
| 2 | Information Session for TSSSU | 25 Sep 2025 (Thu) 3:00pm-4:30pm |
| 3 | Application Deadline | 7 Nov 2025(Fri) by 5pm |
| 4 | Interview for selected teams | 18-20 Nov 2025 (TBC) |
| 5 | Announcement of results | 3 Dec 2025 (TBC) |
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Name of Scheme
CUHK RAISe+ Scheme 2nd Solicitation Exercise
Preliminary Proposal Submission
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13692357
Please complete the Registration Form and attach the following documents to the form.
- Business Plan (mandatory)
- Industry Commitment letter (mandatory)
- Preliminary Budget (if available)
Introduction
The Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme aims to help the prospective research teams with good potential to transform, realise and commercialise the research and development (R&D) outcomes and become successful start‑ups within around five years. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will serve as the applicant, while the research team is responsible for carrying out the project.
Details
- Funding support: $10 million to $100 million on matching basis for each successful project application.
- Project period: Up to 60 months or 36 months if only join second stage.
- Two stages: Teams may join both the first and second stage, or only the second stage, depending on maturity of transformation of the R&D outcomes.
Guideline and Reference
- Registration Form Log In Guideline
- Copy of presentation slides in ITC Forum on RAISe+ on 28 Sep 2023
- ITC Funding and Administrative Guidelines for RAISe+
- ITC Application Form
- Business Plan Template
- Letter of Intent Template
Enquiries
• CUHK RAISe+ Scheme Secretariat:
• Victor LAU: 3943 9569 /
• Desmond CHENG: 3943 0810 /
• Katie YU: 3943 9568 /
• Vincent LIN: 3943 9521 /
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Name of Scheme
CUHK RAISe+ Scheme 3rd Solicitation Exercise
Application Submission
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13701232
Please complete the Registration Form and attach the following documents to the form.
- Business Plan (mandatory)
- Industry Commitment letter (mandatory)
- Preliminary Budget (if available)
Introduction
The Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme aims to help the prospective research teams with good potential to transform, realise and commercialise the research and development (R&D) outcomes and become successful start‑ups within around five years. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will serve as the applicant, while the research team is responsible for carrying out the project.
Details
- Funding support: $10 million to $100 million on matching basis for each successful project application.
- Project period: Up to 60 months or 36 months if only join second stage.
- Two stages: Teams may join both the first and second stage, or only the second stage, depending on maturity of transformation of the R&D outcomes.
Guideline and Reference
- Registration Form Log In Guideline
- Copy of presentation slides in ITC Forum on RAISe+ on 28 Sep 2023
- ITC Funding and Administrative Guidelines for RAISe+
- ITC Application Form
- Business Plan Template
- Letter of Intent Template
- Comparison of 2023 and 2025 guideline, 2024 and 2025 application form
Enquiries
• CUHK RAISe+ Scheme Secretariat:
• Victor LAU: 3943 9569 /
• Desmond CHENG: 3943 0810 /
• Ka Yee CHEUK: 3943 0433 /
• Katie YU: 3943 9568 /
• Vincent LIN: 3943 9521 /