Grant · Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (Hong Kong Programme)

A six-month programme from Cyberport that gives Hong Kong digital tech projects and early start-ups a HK$100,000 grant to build a prototype or minimum viable product, with mentoring, training and investor connections.

Open · closes 1 Dec 2026 Run by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company

Verified 19 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding
HK$100,000 HK$100,000 grant paid in three stages: HK$10,000 on signing, HK$45,000 on approval of the interim report and HK$45,000 on completion and approval of the final report
Instrument
Grant
Equity taken
None (equity-free)
Programme fee
not published
Duration
not published
Cohort size
not published
Cohorts
3 a year
Delivery
not published
Stages
Idea, pre-seed
Sectors
Sector-agnostic
Open to founders from
Hong Kong
Perks
  • Training, mentorship and business advice
  • Business development and investment connections
  • Local and global business network
  • Publicity and access to the alumni network
  • Completing the programme may improve the chance of joining the Cyberport Incubation Programme

Grantees must carry out the project within six months and file interim and final reports. Shortlisted applicants present to an independent vetting team followed by questions.

Application dates

Open · closes 1 Dec 2026February 2027 intake

February 2027 intake: applications close 1 December 2026.

Usual timing: The 2026-27 timeline lists intakes in June 2026, October 2026 and February 2027. For the February 2027 intake, applications close on 1 December 2026, shortlisted applicants present in January 2027 and results come in February 2027.

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February 2027 intakenot published1 December 2026not publishednot published

Who can apply

  • Aged 18 or over by the application deadline
  • Individual applicants: the principal applicant holds a Hong Kong Identity Card
  • Company applicants: a limited company registered and incorporated in Hong Kong on admission
  • Digital tech projects at idea stage or early development with a minimum viable product or prototype
  • Stage: idea, pre-seed

What founders should check

  1. The programme says it takes no equity. Still read the agreement for warrants, revenue shares or rights in a later round.
  2. It does not publish a fee. Ask whether you pay for desks, services or the programme itself.
  3. It does not say whether it runs in person or remotely. Ask before you plan a move.
  4. Applications are open until 1 December 2026.

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