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InvestHK startup and landing support

Free setup, expansion and ecosystem guidance for overseas and Mainland companies; this is not cash funding.

Visit official websiteLast verified: 2026-08-25

Official facts

Quick Facts

Provider
Invest Hong Kong
Programme type
Advisory / matching
Target stage
Idea / Pre-MVP / MVP / Pre-seed / Seed / Early growth
Maximum support
Not publicly specified
Duration
Not publicly specified
Matching required
No
Equity required
No
Hong Kong company required
No
Company age limit
Not publicly specified
Team requirement
Not publicly specified
Application status
Active
Application model
Rolling

Editorial analysis

Who is it for?

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

International founders entering Hong Kong and needing setup context or ecosystem introductions.

Founder profile
Solo founderFounder teamExisting business ownerInternational founder
Stage fit
IdeaPre-MVPMVPPre-seedSeedEarly growth
Sector fit
AI / Machine LearningSaaSSoftwareDeep TechRoboticsHardwareFinTechGreenTechE-commerceConsumerProfessional ServicesConsultingEducationLogisticsSupply ChainOther
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
Not publicly specified
Payment model
Not reimbursement-based
Stackability
Advisory and connection support can sit alongside funding applications because it is not a cash award.
Double funding and cash flow
InvestHK states that its setup and expansion services are free; this entry does not represent grant funding.

Eligibility

Published requirements

  • overseas or Mainland company establishing or expanding in Hong Kong
  • international founder
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

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

Official webpage

InvestHK Startup and Overseas Company Support 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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Relevant strategies

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Related official updates

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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.

General Employment PolicyAn employment route generally based on a genuine professional role with a Hong Kong employer.Quality Migrant Admission SchemeAn admission route for highly skilled or talented applicants.Hong Kong permanent residence and right of abodeUnderstand ordinary residence, the seven-year requirement and long-term status planning.

Sources and maintenance

Each programme links to a primary source and records the current page or guide version. Editorial strategy is maintained separately from official facts.

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