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| Programme | Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU)Innovation and Technology Commission |
|---|---|
| Provider | Innovation and Technology Commission |
| Status | Active |
| Stage | Idea / Pre-MVP / MVP / Pre-seed / Seed |
| Support | Up 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+ |
| Duration | Up to 6 years in total across TSSSU-O and TSSSU+ (up to 3 years per component) |
| Matching | N/A |
| Equity | No |
| Hong Kong company | Yes |
| Company age | Generally not more than 2 years for TSSSU-O or 7 years for TSSSU+ at the relevant deadline |
| Team | N/A |
| Suitable for students | Yes |
| Sector fit | AI / Machine Learning / Software / Deep Tech / Hardware / Biotechnology / HealthTech / FinTech / GreenTech / Education / Other |
| Application | Batch / cohort |
| Official source | Official sourceLast verified: 2026-08-25 |