[Final Call] TSSSU@HKUST 2027-28 application deadline on 16 Oct 2026 (Fri)

HKUST TSSSU - Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU) @ HKUST 2027-28

is now open—and you have until 16 October 2026 to apply. Don’t miss your chance to secure funding: submit your application today!

Funded by the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), the Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU) aims to:

• Encourage HKUST faculty members, researchers, and students to establish technology ventures and commercialize their R&D outcomes;
• Support technology start-ups in transforming innovative ideas into impactful and sustainable businesses.

For more information about the programme and important document for the application, please visit the https://okt.hkust.edu.hk/tsssu

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5:00 pm (Hong Kong Time) of 16 October 2026 (Friday)

Applicants should complete the application and submit together with the required documents via online application portal, on or before the application deadline:

Apply via:

• HKUST Members: Online Application Portal (Login with HKUST SSO)
• Non-HKUST Members with a created account: Online Application Portal (Login without HKUST SSO) 
• For first-time login by non-HKUST members, please submit account creation request HERE.

Please note that the account creation process may take 1-2 business days. Applicants will be notified via email once the account has been created.

Enquiries

Please send your questions to:

Office of Knowledge Transfer, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

email: tsssu@ust.hk