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ProgrammeTechnology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU)Innovation and Technology Commission
ProviderInnovation and Technology Commission
StatusActive
StageIdea / Pre-MVP / MVP / Pre-seed / Seed
SupportUp to HK$1.5 million per startup per year for up to 3 years under TSSSU-O, followed by up to 3 further years under matching-fund TSSSU+
DurationUp to 6 years in total across TSSSU-O and TSSSU+ (up to 3 years per component)
MatchingN/A
EquityNo
Hong Kong companyYes
Company ageGenerally not more than 2 years for TSSSU-O or 7 years for TSSSU+ at the relevant deadline
TeamN/A
Suitable for studentsYes
Sector fitAI / Machine Learning / Software / Deep Tech / Hardware / Biotechnology / HealthTech / FinTech / GreenTech / Education / Other
ApplicationBatch / cohort
Official sourceOfficial sourceLast verified: 2026-08-25