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HKSTP Co-Acceleration Programme

An invitation-only equity investment and industry collaboration programme for more mature deep-tech ventures.

Visit official websiteLast verified: 2026-08-25

Official facts

Quick Facts

Provider
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Programme type
Equity investment
Target stage
Seed / Early growth / Series A / Series B+ / Scale-up
Maximum support
Up to HK$15.6 million equity investment
Duration
2 years
Matching required
Not publicly specified
Equity required
Yes
Hong Kong company required
Not publicly specified
Company age limit
Pre-Series A to Series B
Team requirement
At least 50% technical staff
Application status
Invitation only
Application model
Invitation only

Editorial analysis

Who is it for?

This fit analysis is based on published eligibility and programme positioning. It is not an admission guarantee.

Pre-A to Series B deep-tech companies with commercial traction.

Founder profile
Founder teamExisting business ownerInternational founder
Stage fit
SeedEarly growthSeries ASeries B+Scale-up
Sector fit
AI / Machine LearningSaaSSoftwareDeep TechRoboticsHardwareFinTechGreenTech
These fit tags are our interpretation of published eligibility, not an official commitment.

Who is probably not a good fit?

Teams outside the published applicant, sector, stage or company conditions should not apply solely because of the headline support. Check the current guide and weigh administration, cash-flow and reporting costs.

Financial and operating support

Maximum support
Up to HK$15.6 million equity investment
Payment model
Not reimbursement-based
Stackability
This is investment capital, not a grant; its terms must be assessed alongside any existing investors and public awards.
Double funding and cash flow
Investment proceeds and public reimbursements remain subject to separate use-of-funds and cost-claim rules.

Eligibility

Published requirements

  • deep-tech growth startup
  • Pre-Series A to Series B
  • At least 50% technical staff
Practical recommendation

Before investing in an application, verify applicant entity, company age, team, IP, budget, matching cash and eligible costs. Ask the programme directly about anything not published.

Editorial analysis

Application process

Unless an official guide says otherwise, this is an application-preparation framework, not an official assessment sequence or timing promise.

  1. 1

    Read the latest programme page and guide

  2. 2

    Confirm applicant, stage and sector eligibility

  3. 3

    Prepare project, team, budget and supporting evidence

  4. 4

    Apply through the official channel and answer assessment requests

  5. 5

    After admission, follow the agreement for milestones, reporting and claims

Sources

Official Resource Library

We provide official links, versions and structured explanations only. Original documents are not rehosted.

This page provides a plain-language interpretation of official materials. The official source remains authoritative.

Official webpage

HKSTP Co-Acceleration Programme official programme source

The provider's official programme page for checking current purpose, eligibility, support and application access.

Original language
English
Version
Not publicly specified
Published
Not publicly specified
Last verified
2026-08-25
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Official webpage

HKSTP Co-Acceleration Programme official page

The provider's official programme page for checking current purpose, eligibility, support and application access.

Original language
English
Version
Not publicly specified
Published
Not publicly specified
Last verified
2026-08-25
View official document

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Related visa and status guides

Starting a company or receiving support does not automatically create visa, extension or permanent-residence eligibility. Immigration decisions remain case-specific.

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