Elite Programme
Objective:To Help innovation and technology enterprises with strong growth potentials to further expand its business outside Hong Kong and eventually become a unicorn.
Funding Details:
Financial Support
- Receive funding support of up to HKD21.5 million to drive business growth of innovation and technology enterprises.
Fundraising Support
- Access our extensive investor network to diversify sources of funding.
- Get guidance on preparing financing materials, deal structuring and execution, as well as negotiations with investors.
- Prepare innovation and technology enterprises to IPO / M&A.
- Business Development Support
- Go regional and global with support for product adoption.
- Business matching with local and international partners.
- Gain market exposure through trade missions or exhibitions, product launches, press releases and media interviews.
Infrastructure Support
- Access world-class equipment, software and lab facilities supported by a dedicated team of engineers and experts.
Professional Services Support
- Receive guidance about building a solid foundation for company growth and exit, backed by professional services on risk management, IP strategy, compliance, operations and IPO.
Eligibility:
Innovation and technology enterprise which fulfills the following criteria is eligible –
- Targets to expand outside Hong Kong and be the next unicorn;
- Has an exciting business development and R&D plan;
- Has exponential revenue growth and profitability;
- Has been established for at least 2 years in or outside Hong Kong or is a subsidiary of a company which has been established for at least 2 years in or outside Hong Kong;
- Has no less than 30 employees globally; and
- Will commit to sign a 3-year lease agreement with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC).