Rocketing AI Co-incubation Program 2nd Cohort

About

The Rocketing AI Co-incubation Program, a collaboration between Google and HKSTP, offers a unique opportunity for AI-first startups in Hong Kong to receive extensive support, including funding, mentorship, and resources, to accelerate their growth and innovation in the tech ecosystem, with applications open until July 14, 2025.

Benefits

• ☁️ Cloud Credits
  Up to USD $350,000 in Google Cloud credits
• 💰Financial Support
  Up to HKD $1.29 million funding from HKSTP over three years
• 👥Dedicated Support
  Dedicated account manager from Google and HKSTP for guidance
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Networking opportunities with fellow innovators in Hong Kong's tech scene
• 📣Co-Marketing
  Potential co-marketing campaigns with Google
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  USD $500 Google Cloud Skills Boost credits for online courses and labs
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Up to 500 Google Career Certificate scholarships
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
• 12months of free Google Workspace Business Plus
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  $600 monthly credits on Google Maps Platform for 12 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Hong Kong AI based limited company established within 5 years of application submission
• Ideally has received startup equity funding from pre-seed to series A
• At least 2 full-time staff willing to work onsite at HKSTP
• Founding team holds at least 51% of company shares collectively
• Company has a prototype or MVP being market validated
• Not currently enrolled in HKSTP/Cyberport Incubation Program

Target Sector

Artificial Intelligence

Target Location

Hong Kong