Dream Builder Program 2022/23 (Ideation / Incubation)

DREAM BIG, ACT NOW!

Come join the HKUST Dream Builder Program (Ideation / Incubation) to receive funding, coaching and training, mentorship, and an array of in-kind support to realize your start-up dreams!

With exclusive support from the Program, admitted start-up teams will be able to achieve the following by the end of the Program:

Define and/or confirm business model, customer journey and product design

Complete proof of concept

Develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)/ prototype

Collect/ ready to collect market feedback

Complete business registration in Hong Kong

 

Our Offers:

Supporting Scheme for Entrepreneurship Projects Approved by Entrepreneurship Center

Up to HKD100,000 per start-up team as Seed Fund

All-round Trainings (Schedule to be announced soon)

Mentoring & Networking:

(MentorHUB has a strong network of entrepreneurs, industry professionals, investors, etc.)

Start-up Space: theBASE (1/F, Lift 29-30):

leverage theBASE for prototype showcase, promotion, and/or pop-up events

External Outreach: Nominations to external competitions, fast track, Being featured in HKUST publications

 

Ideation Programme:

• Kick-start innovative idea at very early stage
• Have trial of business, test market
• Participate in entrepreneurship enrichment activities
• On reimbursement basis

 

Incubation Programme:

• Facilitate startup projects in completing their proof of concept and developing their MVP/ prototype through seed funds, training and in-kind support within twelve months
• Be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skillsets for further development of their startups
• Enhance the team competitiveness for next stage of growth

 

Click Here to know more about the Programs and which is the best fit for you.

 

Eligibility:

• Individual and team applications are both accepted.
• The principal applicant must be a full-time student (undergraduate or postgraduate; non-Exchange student) of HKUST, while team members (if any) can be HKUST students, alumni or staff.
• If the start-up is already a registered company, the company shall have been registered for no more than one year (for ideation) / three years (for incubation) at the time of application and 51% of shares shall be owned by HKUST current students (full-time/ part-time).

 

Click Here for details of the Program including funding scope, admission criteria, expected milestones, etc. (Application Guideline, Terms and Conditions)!

Click Here to download the budget template

Click Here to view the disbursement checklist for your reference

 

(2023 Sep: The program is being revamped. Please stay tuned for the updates)