TechConnect Incubator

About

TechConnect is a 12-month virtual incubator by Microsoft and HKSTP designed to empower global startups to enter and grow in the Hong Kong market, focusing on AI and Smart City innovations, providing funding, expert training, and co-selling opportunities, culminating in a final DEMO Day for top teams.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to HKD 100K in HKSTP Funding
• ☁️ Cloud Credits
  HKD 1.1M in Microsoft Azure credits
• 🏢Workspace
  Dedicated co-working space at HKSTP
• 🎓Expert Guidance
  Expert guidance from Microsoft and HKSTP
• 🛠️ Developer Tools
  Free access to GitHub Enterprise, Azure OpenAI, VS Code, and more
• 🤝Partner Perks
  Exclusive perks from LinkedIn, Stripe Atlas, Bubble, and other partners
• 🤝Co-Selling Opportunities
  Opportunities to co-sell with Microsoft

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups from any location with functional products supported by R&D and proven market traction
• Startups interested in entering the Hong Kong market, leverage Hong Kong as a launchpad into global markets
• Startups should be currently using or planning to adopt cloud services
• Startups developing innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or addressing Smart City challenges — including sectors such as sustainability, mobility, energy, IoT, property, marketing, and retail technologies

Target Sector

AI, Smart City, PropTech, Retail Tech, MarTech

Target Location

Global