--From Hong Kong to the Globe--
HK Tech 300 is a large-scale flagship innovation and entrepreneurship programme organised by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) for aspiring young entrepreneurs and other members of the general public who will leverage CityUHK patented technology to develop tech products or services to launch start-ups and ignite their entrepreneurship journey. The programme aims to provide educational and growth opportunities for CityUHK students and other young people, and translating CityUHK research results and intellectual property into practical applications.
Riding on the success and positive impact of the programme launched in Hong Kong in 2021 and the HK Tech 300 National Start-up Competition in mainland China in 2022, CityUHK expanded the programme to Southeast Asia in 2023 to promote I&T development in the region with the HK Tech 300 Southeast Asia Start-up Competition.
In 2025, CityUHK embarks on a remarkable new chapter by expanding the programme globally and hosting the "HK Tech 300 International Start-up Competition", aiming to attract global innovation resources, enhance international exchanges and cooperation, promote technological innovation and industrial development, and accelerate the transformation of technological achievements.
This competition aims to empower start-ups worldwide by harnessing Hong Kong's unique advantages and abundant resources, facilitating their seamless expansion into the Hong Kong and Mainland markets. Simultaneously, the competition is dedicated to advancing international technology transfer and commercialisation processes, creating bridges to foster closer ties between the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Hong Kong and the globe. This initiative will not only unleash global innovation potential but also infuse new vitality and momentum into Hong Kong's technological innovation and development.
In collaboration with other universities and incubators in the region, CityUHK launched the "HK Tech 300 Southeast Asia Start-up Competition" (HK Tech 300 SEA Competition) in Kuala Lumpur in May 2023. 10 start-ups from five countries across the Southeast Asia region and Hong Kong topped over 100 teams in the region. (see here for details).
Each of the Top 10 winning start-ups in the Final Round will receive up to HK$1 million in Angel Fund investment.
Support from HK Tech 300
- Business Matching: Business matching services in Hong Kong and mainland China, especially in the Greater Bay Area
- Co-investment: Further investment opportunities from HK Tech 300 co-investors
- Local Support: Local support from the HK Tech 300 Professional Services Partners
- Coaching: Opportunity to further enhance the start-up’s technology with the help of CityUHK faculty members
- Facilities: Use of co-working space on the CityUHK campus and in Mainland Research Institutes
Eligibility
- Selection/nomination by the Partners
- Tech ventures less than five years old in the following categories:
- Biotech & Health
- Fintech
- Advanced Tech & ESG
- ICT & AI
- Utilising CityUHK patented technology to develop their tech products or services
Judging Criteria
- Innovation and technology: Innovative and technology-driven businesses that have commercial viability and a sustainable competitive advantage
- Market Potential: Market size and growth, particularly the target market segment
- Team Background: Experience and/or capability of the company and its team to lead the company to long-term success
- Impact: Social and community impact of the company's business and innovation
Results Announcement
Q4 of 2025