HKSTP-HKU iAXON - a Deep Tech Incubator

Introduction

HKSTP-HKU iAXON is a new initiative supported by HKSTP and HKU to i) further strengthen the entrepreneurial eco-system in HKU; and to ii) extend the HKSTP Incubation Programmes to Deep Technology Startup companies formed by students, faculty members, staff and alumni using technologies of HKU. iAXON is located within 5-minute walking distance from the MTR HKU station. It is situated on the 29th Floor of Pacific Plaza, 410 Des Voeux Road West, Hong Kong.

Programme Benefits

• Companies admitted to iAXON may make use of the iAXON office space
• HKSTP’s Business, Marketing, Incubation and other related supports are extended to companies admitted to iAXON
• Companies admitted to iAXON under Category A and C below may further apply for
  • ITF’s RP-SPC Researcher Program
  • ITF’s PH-SPC Postdoctoral Hub Program
  • ITF’s PSTS-PSC Public Sector Trial Scheme
  • ITF’s TechTAS Technology Talent Admission Scheme
  • HKSTP’s Incubation Programs
  • HKSTP’s Accommodation Support Scheme
  • HKSTP’s Student Internship Support Program
• Companies admitted to iAXON are expected to graduate in one year in general and subject to their satisfactory performances, they may be relocated to the HKSTP campus to continue their business development and expansion

Eligibility

Deep Technology Startup companies, Individual and Teams belonging to one of the following categories are eligible for application:

How to Apply

1. Complete the Application Form.
2. Submit the completed Application Form, Business Proposal, Pitching Deck and all the relevant Supporting Documents electronically to:
   Email: iaxon@tto.hku.hk on or before the Application Deadline.
3. Application Deadline: N/A (Application is closed for the time being. Thank you for looking.)

For more details, please refer to the application guideline.

Application Review Process and Assessment Criteria

1. All applications will be reviewed by a vetting committee.
2. Assessment criteria include, but not limited to, the following:
   • innovation and technology
   • business model and business plan
   • competence of team / personnel
   • milestone plan for the next 3 years
   • existing or ex-awardees of related HKU entrepreneurship / Incubation programmes (not mandatory)
   • commercialising HKU technologies(not mandatory)

3. Short-listed applicants may be invited to pitch/make a presentation to the vetting committee