INNOVATIONS
InnoPort
The Habitat for CUHK Innovators and Entrepreneurs
SPACE CREATES “CONNECTION”
Strategically located next to the University MTR Station, InnoPort is the gateway for knowledge transfer at CUHK. We transform cutting-edge innovations and research via entrepreneurial spirit and actions, “exporting” our impact to Hong Kong and beyond. Meanwhile, we introduce novel experiences and latest trends into our community, connecting CUHK with the world.
InnoPort is operated by the Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS), governed by the InnoPort Subcommittee under the Committee on Knowledge Transfer of CUHK.
INNOVATIONS
Incubation Programmes
Over HK$1440M
Since 2014
14 SDGs*
Since 2016
*Sustainable Development Goals
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Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU-O)
Since 2014
Provides funding to support start-up companies in starting technology businesses and commercialising their research and development (R&D) results
Funded Startups
Max. per startup per year
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Enhancement Measure of Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU+)
Since 2014
Provides dollar-to-dollar matching funds to start-ups which have demonstrated good growth potential through securing investment from private sector
Funded Companies
Max. matching fund per startup per year
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Pre-Incubation Programme (PI)
Since 2014
Supports aspiring entrepreneurs to prepare and fine-tune start-ups to scale-ups
Cohorts per year
Max. per team per year
Teams
Became companies
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Sustainable Knowledge Transfer Project Fund
Since 2016
(S-KPF)
Support CUHK professors to transform evidence-based social projects into impact ventures
Funded Startups
Max. per startup per year
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Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge (HKSEC)
Since 2007
Incubate and accelerate the growth of youth-led social enterprises
Social Venture Plans
Max. per Champion Team
INNOVATIONS
TSSSU Startups
Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU) aims at supporting CUHK professors, students and alumni to transform research output into a real business. With funding and dedicated support from ORKTS, CUHK members can focus on the commercialisation of technologies and innovation of the University.
TSSSU-O Application and Awarded Companies (Since 2014)
Since 2014
Total No. of Awarded Companies 68
Total No. of Graduated Companies 47
Currently within the 3 year funding program 21
- Total no. of Awarded Companies
- Total no. of Applications
- New applications
INNOVATIONS
Pi Teams
PILOTS LITE programme (Pi Programme) with the expertise of building startups; offers advice and industry connections to students, actualising preliminary ideas into working business models, and providing workspace, facilities, training, funding, proof of concept and mentoring services.
No. of Accepted Teams
Since 2014
Total No. of Awarded Teams 144
Current Teams 21
Admitted into TSSSU 15
Admitted into HKSTP 30
Admitted into Cyberport 17
INNOVATIONS
S-KPF Companies
Sustainable Knowledge Project Fund (S-KPF) is a structured programme with seed funding and incubation services for CUHK academics to transform social innovation ideas into social enterprises, which are eventually supported by self-generated income, external investors and other funding sources.
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17
Active Companies
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18
Funded Companies
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$40M+
External funding received post-incubation