FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
HKU/Internal Funding
HKUMedXelerate
ˌeɪtʃ.keɪˈjuː.mɛ zɛl.əˈreɪt/ Noun
- An annual innovation challenge launched in 2025 by LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, supported by the HKUMed Tam Wing Fan Innovation Start-up Grant.
- A platform where HKUMed researchers develop groundbreaking solutions to real-world healthcare challenges, improving patient care and enhancing lives across the community
- Up to 5 Winning Teams each receive up to HKD 1.5M for pioneering, technology-driven medical research at HKUMed.
TSSSU@HKU
- Award program aimed at fostering entrepreneurship within the HKU community2 stages project support scheme
- Receive up to HK$1.5M per year for a maximum of 3 consecutive years under TSSSU-O and 3 consecutive years for TSSSU+, respectively
External Funding
Hong Kong MedTech Innovation World Cup
Selected teams will:
- Present at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference Hong Kong (4–5 March 2026)
- Gain access to Asia’s fast-growing healthcare ecosystem
- Showcase solutions to global audiences and potential investors
- Connect with HealthTech investors and receive guidance on regional regulatory pathways
Finalists may also become eligible for support from MEIC and HKSTP, including funding, co-working space, business setup assistance and growth advisory from partners including Google.
Application deadline: 9 January 2026 (11:59 pm CET).
RAISe+ Scheme
- Maximum funding support: HKD 100 million per project
- 2 stages project support scheme
- Mandatory industry sponsorship
Incu-Bio
- An incubation programme combined with Workspace, Technology, Business Supports and Financial Aid
- Maximum funding support: HKD 6 million per project
- 4-year incubation programme