Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU) 2017-18
The Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Hong Kong SAR Government has set up Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities (TSSSU) to encourage students and professors from six local universities, including CUHK, to start their own technology companies to commercialise R&D results. New and successful applications will receive a maximum funding of HK$500,000 per year*.
Event
Date
1
Call for Applications
24 Oct 2016 (Mon)
2
Information Session on TSSSU
16 Nov 2016 (Wed)
Register here
3
TSSSU Application Deadline
13 Dec 2016 (Tue)
4
Interview for selected teams
16 -18 Jan 2017 or 23 - 25 Jan 2017 (TBC)
5
Internal Result Announcement
last week of Jan 2017
* for up to three years subject to the availability of fund from ITC.
Application Guidelines (PDF, updated 24 Nov 2016)
Application Form (Annex A, updated 24 Nov 2016)
Information Session on 16 November 2016 (Powerpoint Presentation in PDF)
Introduction of Pi Centre and Pitching Tips (Powerpoint Presentation in PDF)
ITC Guidelines (PDF)
* for up to three years subject to the availability of fund from ITC.
Important Note: TSSSU Application and Reimbursement Guidelines governing Government financial year 2017-18 has not be announced by ITC yet. These Guidelines for the TSSSU Scheme 2017-18 are subject to further refinements and amendment without prior notice. Please contact ORKTS for any updates to these Guidelines before submission of your application.