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ProgrammePatent Application GrantInnovation and Technology Commission
ProviderInnovation and Technology Commission
StatusActive
StageMVP / Pre-seed / Seed
SupportUp to HK$250,000 per approved case for the first patent application
DurationN/A
MatchingGrant covers up to 90% of eligible patent application costs, subject to the cap
EquityNo
Hong Kong companyNo
Company ageN/A
TeamN/A
Suitable for studentsN/A
Sector fitAI / Machine Learning / SaaS / Software / Deep Tech / Robotics / Hardware / FinTech / GreenTech / Semiconductors / New Materials / Manufacturing / Logistics / Supply Chain / Biotechnology / HealthTech
ApplicationRolling
Official sourceOfficial sourceLast verified: 2026-08-25