Dream Builder Incubation Program

DREAM BIG, ACT NOW!

2024-2025 Cohort #1 is calling for applications. Application Deadline will be on 29 Dec 2024.  

Come join the HKUST Dream Builder Incubation Program (DBIP) to obtain funding, coaching and training, mentorship, and an array of in-kind support to realize your start-up dreams! HKUST Dream Builder Incubation Program 2024-2025 Cohort #1 aims to facilitate startup projects in carrying out their proof of concept and developing their MVP/ prototype within twelve months, enhance the team competitiveness for next stage of growth and encourage early adoption of HKUST technology in their innovative startup projects. Application deadline of 2024-2025 Cohort #1 will be on 29 Dec 2024. Let us check out what DBIP offers as below! 

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

Our Offers:

Eligibility:

• Team or company applications are both accepted.
• The main applicant must be a full-time current student (undergraduate or postgraduate) of HKUST till the end of project within the supporting period, while other team members 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 at the time of application.
• At least two HKUST full time current students are playing important roles (Founder/ Co-founder) in the project.

Timeline of 2024-2025 Cohort#1:

• Online Info Session: 27 Nov 2024 (16:30-17:00), Register HERE
• Application Deadline: 29 Dec 2024
• Interview of shortlisted applications: mid of Jan 2025 
  *the presenter must be main applicant or HKUST students who are team member
• Result Announcement: Jan 2025

Application Details:

• Application Form: Here
  The application form should enclose the following documents:
  - 10-page Pitch Deck
  - List of Team Members 
  - Financial Budget Estimation 
  - BR, CI & NNC1 (for registered company only)
   
• Funding Guideline: Here
   
• Enquiry: dreambuilder@ust.hk (Miss Sue HUI)

Useful Information:

(1) More details of HKUST Technology: https://exp-license.hkust.edu.hk/ 

(2) Startup advice: please reach us at the BASE Advising Counter or send email to dreambuilder@ust.hk.