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Up to HK$1,290,000
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Compare startup grants, incubators, R&D subsidies, tax credits, compute support, and soft-landing programmes across major innovation hubs.
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Cyberport Incubation Programme
Up to HK$500,000 plus rental support where eligible
AI, FinTech, Web3, Digital TechOfficial sourceAI OPC Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Action Plan
Compute, model, corpus, and scenario support with category caps in official notice
AI, AI Agent, AIGC, RoboticsOfficial sourceHong Kong and Macau Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support
Settlement, rent, competition, exhibition, and talent support by category caps
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Policy database
31 policies| Region | Policy | Maximum support | Support | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong KongHKSTP | Ideation ProgrammeEarly technology founders validating an idea or pre-seed venture in Hong Kong. | Up to HK$100,000 | Cash grant, Incubator, Office or labAI, DeepTech, GreenTech, ICT | OpenNo equity | Official source |
| Hong KongHKSTP | Incubation ProgrammeTechnology startups building an MVP or early commercial product with Hong Kong ecosystem fit. | Up to HK$1,290,000 | Cash grant, Incubator, Office or labAI, Robotics, GreenTech, Advanced Manufacturing | OpenNo equity | Official source |
| Hong KongCyberport | Cyberport Creative Micro FundDigital technology founders building an idea, prototype, or MVP. | Up to HK$100,000 | Cash grant, IncubatorAI, FinTech, Web3, Digital Tech | OpenNo equity | Official source |
| Hong KongCyberport | Cyberport Incubation ProgrammeDigital technology startups seeking Hong Kong incubation, workspace, and business development support. | Up to HK$500,000 plus rental support where eligible | Cash grant, Incubator, Office or labAI, FinTech, Web3, Digital Tech | OpenNo equity | Official source |
| Hong KongInnovation and Technology Fund | Enterprise Support SchemeHong Kong companies with internal R&D projects and commercialization potential. | Up to HK$10,000,000 per approved project | R&D grantAI, DeepTech, Biotech, Robotics | OpenMatching required | Official source |
| Hong KongInnovation and Technology Fund | RAISe+ SchemeHong Kong UGC university R&D teams and spin-offs commercializing research outcomes. | Up to HK$100,000,000 per approved project | R&D grant, Investment matchingDeepTech, AI, Biotech, Robotics | OpenMatching required | Official source |
| ShenzhenShenzhen municipal authorities | AI OPC Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Action PlanAI agent, AIGC, and AI-native startups that can use compute, model, data, and government scenario support. | Compute, model, corpus, and scenario support with category caps in official notice | Cloud or compute, Government pilot, Office or lab, Cash grantAI, AI Agent, AIGC, Robotics | Check current roundNot primary | Official source |
| United StatesSBIR/STTR participating agencies | SBIR / STTRUS small businesses pursuing federal R&D topics with commercialization potential. | Typical Phase I US$50,000-$275,000; Phase II US$750,000-$1,800,000 | R&D grant, Government pilotDeepTech, AI, Biotech, ClimateTech | PeriodicNo equity | Official source |
| European UnionEuropean Innovation Council | EIC AcceleratorHigh-risk, high-potential startups and SMEs at TRL 6-8 preparing to scale. | Grant below EUR 2.5M; equity or quasi-equity EUR 1M-10M | R&D grant, Investment matchingDeepTech, AI, Biotech, ClimateTech | PeriodicEquity or quasi-equity | Official source |
| Guangzhou NanshaGuangzhou Nansha authorities | Hong Kong and Macau Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship SupportHong Kong and Macau youth founders or teams landing in Nansha and meeting programme criteria. | Settlement, rent, competition, exhibition, and talent support by category caps | Cash grant, Office or lab, Talent supportAI, SaaS, Advanced Manufacturing, Cross-border trade | Check current roundNo equity | Official source |
| Hong KongHKSTP | Incu-Bio ProgrammeBiotech and healthcare startups that need lab, regulatory, and commercialization support. | Up to HK$6,000,000 | Cash grant, Incubator, Office or labBiotech, MedTech, Life Sciences | OpenNo equity | Official source |
| GermanyFederal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action | EXIST Business Start-up GrantStudents, graduates, and researchers preparing an innovative startup from a university or research institution. | Monthly living grants plus materials up to EUR 30,000 for teams and coaching up to EUR 5,000 | Cash grant, Incubator, Office or labDeepTech, AI, Science, Engineering | OpenNo equity | Official source |
| SingaporeStartup SG / Enterprise Singapore | Startup SG FounderFirst-time founders and early startup teams working through accredited mentor partners. | S$20,000 to S$50,000 subject to programme route and matching terms | Cash grant, IncubatorAI, SaaS, FinTech, DeepTech | OpenMatching required | Official source |
| United StatesNational Science Foundation | NSF America's Seed FundUS startups translating science and engineering innovations into commercial products. | Phase I up to US$305,000; Phase II up to US$1,250,000 | R&D grantDeepTech, AI, Engineering, Science | PeriodicNo equity | Official source |
| IsraelIsrael Innovation Authority | Startup FundIsraeli deeptech startups raising private capital across pre-seed, seed, and Round A stages. | Pre-seed up to NIS 1.5M; Seed up to NIS 5M; Round A up to NIS 15M | R&D grant, Investment matchingDeepTech, AI, Biotech, ClimateTech | OpenMatching required | Official source |
| SingaporeIRAS | Enterprise Innovation SchemeCompanies incurring qualifying R&D, IP registration, IP licensing, innovation, or training expenditure in Singapore. | Enhanced deductions on qualifying innovation expenditure; cash conversion cap applies | Tax incentiveAI, IP, R&D, Training | OpenTax credit | Official source |
| South KoreaTIPS Korea | Tech Incubator Program for Startup KoreaTechnology startups selected through TIPS operators after private investment or accelerator backing. | Up to KRW 1B over 3 years including angel investment, R&D, commercialization, and overseas marketing tracks | R&D grant, Incubator, Investment matchingDeepTech, AI, Robotics, Biotech | OpenMatching required | Official source |
| Abu DhabiHub71 | Hub71 Access / Hub71+International startups from pre-seed to Series A entering Abu Dhabi and the Hub71 ecosystem. | AED 250,000 in-kind plus AED 250,000 cash via SAFE, with possible additional support for high performers | Soft landing, Office or lab, Investment matchingAI, Web3, ClimateTech, FinTech | OpenSAFE | Official source |
| Hong KongInnovation and Technology Fund | Pilot Innovation and Technology Accelerator SchemeAccelerators and startup service providers establishing high-quality accelerator capacity in Hong Kong. | Up to HK$30,000,000 per approved accelerator project | Accelerator, Investment matchingAI, DeepTech, FinTech, SaaS | Check current roundMatching required | Official source |
| Guangzhou NanshaGuangzhou Nansha authorities | Technology Enterprise Incubation and High-Tech Enterprise SupportIncubators and technology enterprises landing or growing in Nansha. | Incubator, rent, high-tech enterprise, and competition rewards by category caps | Cash grant, Office or lab, IncubatorAI, Biotech, Semiconductor, New Energy | Check current roundNo equity | Official source |
| Australiabusiness.gov.au | Industry Growth ProgramAustralian startups and SMEs commercializing innovative products, processes, or services in priority areas. | Early-stage commercialization A$50,000-A$250,000; commercialization and growth A$100,000-A$5,000,000 | Cash grant, R&D grantAdvanced Manufacturing, ClimateTech, MedTech, AgriTech | PausedNo equity | Official source |
| United KingdomInnovate UK | Innovate UK CompetitionsUK businesses and collaborators applying to theme-specific innovation competitions. | Competition-specific; cost coverage and project size vary by call | R&D grant, Government pilotAI, Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, AgriTech | PeriodicNo equity | Official source |
| FranceBpifrance | i-Lab Innovation CompetitionDeeptech founders and research spin-offs commercializing innovative technology in France. | Up to EUR 600,000 grant support | Cash grant, R&D grantDeepTech, Biotech, AI, ClimateTech | PeriodicNo equity | Official source |
| SingaporeEnterprise Singapore | Startup SG TechStartups commercializing proprietary technology through proof-of-concept or proof-of-value projects. | POC and POV support subject to current programme terms | R&D grant, IncubatorDeepTech, AI, Biotech, Robotics | Check current roundMatching required | Official source |
| JapanNEDO | SBIR Promotion ProgramR&D startups responding to Japanese policy themes and commercialization challenges. | Phase 1 up to JPY 15M; Phase 2 up to JPY 50M under programme summaries | R&D grant, Government pilotDeepTech, AI, Robotics, ClimateTech | PeriodicNo equity | Official source |
| ShenzhenShenzhen municipal authorities | High-Tech Enterprise Cultivation SupportTechnology companies with qualifying R&D activity and high-tech enterprise cultivation status. | RMB 100,000 to RMB 3,000,000 by eligible R&D conditions | R&D grant, Cash grantAI, Semiconductor, Biotech, Advanced Manufacturing | Check current roundNo equity | Official source |
| CanadaNational Research Council Canada | NRC IRAPCanadian SMEs developing and commercializing innovative technology products or services. | Funding varies by project and advisory route | R&D grant, Talent supportAI, Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, ClimateTech | OpenNo equity | Official source |
| CanadaCanada Revenue Agency | SR&ED Tax IncentiveCompanies conducting qualifying scientific research and experimental development in Canada. | Investment tax credits on qualifying SR&ED expenditure; rates depend on company type | Tax incentiveR&D, AI, Biotech, Advanced Manufacturing | OpenTax credit | Official source |
| FranceFrench public service | Young Innovative Company RegimeYoung companies with qualifying R&D expenditure and innovation profile in France. | Tax and social charge relief subject to eligibility | Tax incentiveDeepTech, R&D, AI, Biotech | OpenTax credit | Official source |
| DubaiDubai Future Foundation | Dubai Future AcceleratorsStartups solving government or enterprise challenges in Dubai. | Pilot and challenge access; cash is not the primary support | Government pilot, Soft landingAI, Smart City, GovTech, ClimateTech | PeriodicNot primary | Official source |
| JapanMETI / J-Startup | J-StartupHigh-potential Japanese startups selected for public-private growth support. | Non-cash growth support, branding, and public-private supporter access | Soft landing, Government pilotAI, DeepTech, SaaS, Robotics | PeriodicNot primary | Official source |
Hong Kong
Ideation Programme
- Maximum support
- Up to HK$100,000
- Support
- Cash grant, Incubator, Office or lab
- Founder fit
- Early technology founders validating an idea or pre-seed venture in Hong Kong.
- Status
- Open
Hong Kong
Incubation Programme
- Maximum support
- Up to HK$1,290,000
- Support
- Cash grant, Incubator, Office or lab
- Founder fit
- Technology startups building an MVP or early commercial product with Hong Kong ecosystem fit.
- Status
- Open
Hong Kong
Cyberport Creative Micro Fund
- Maximum support
- Up to HK$100,000
- Support
- Cash grant, Incubator
- Founder fit
- Digital technology founders building an idea, prototype, or MVP.
- Status
- Open
Hong Kong
Cyberport Incubation Programme
- Maximum support
- Up to HK$500,000 plus rental support where eligible
- Support
- Cash grant, Incubator, Office or lab
- Founder fit
- Digital technology startups seeking Hong Kong incubation, workspace, and business development support.
- Status
- Open
Hong Kong
Enterprise Support Scheme
- Maximum support
- Up to HK$10,000,000 per approved project
- Support
- R&D grant
- Founder fit
- Hong Kong companies with internal R&D projects and commercialization potential.
- Status
- Open
Hong Kong
RAISe+ Scheme
- Maximum support
- Up to HK$100,000,000 per approved project
- Support
- R&D grant, Investment matching
- Founder fit
- Hong Kong UGC university R&D teams and spin-offs commercializing research outcomes.
- Status
- Open
Shenzhen
AI OPC Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Action Plan
- Maximum support
- Compute, model, corpus, and scenario support with category caps in official notice
- Support
- Cloud or compute, Government pilot, Office or lab, Cash grant
- Founder fit
- AI agent, AIGC, and AI-native startups that can use compute, model, data, and government scenario support.
- Status
- Check current round
United States
SBIR / STTR
- Maximum support
- Typical Phase I US$50,000-$275,000; Phase II US$750,000-$1,800,000
- Support
- R&D grant, Government pilot
- Founder fit
- US small businesses pursuing federal R&D topics with commercialization potential.
- Status
- Periodic
European Union
EIC Accelerator
- Maximum support
- Grant below EUR 2.5M; equity or quasi-equity EUR 1M-10M
- Support
- R&D grant, Investment matching
- Founder fit
- High-risk, high-potential startups and SMEs at TRL 6-8 preparing to scale.
- Status
- Periodic
Guangzhou Nansha
Hong Kong and Macau Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support
- Maximum support
- Settlement, rent, competition, exhibition, and talent support by category caps
- Support
- Cash grant, Office or lab, Talent support
- Founder fit
- Hong Kong and Macau youth founders or teams landing in Nansha and meeting programme criteria.
- Status
- Check current round
Hong Kong
Incu-Bio Programme
- Maximum support
- Up to HK$6,000,000
- Support
- Cash grant, Incubator, Office or lab
- Founder fit
- Biotech and healthcare startups that need lab, regulatory, and commercialization support.
- Status
- Open
Germany
EXIST Business Start-up Grant
- Maximum support
- Monthly living grants plus materials up to EUR 30,000 for teams and coaching up to EUR 5,000
- Support
- Cash grant, Incubator, Office or lab
- Founder fit
- Students, graduates, and researchers preparing an innovative startup from a university or research institution.
- Status
- Open
Singapore
Startup SG Founder
- Maximum support
- S$20,000 to S$50,000 subject to programme route and matching terms
- Support
- Cash grant, Incubator
- Founder fit
- First-time founders and early startup teams working through accredited mentor partners.
- Status
- Open
United States
NSF America's Seed Fund
- Maximum support
- Phase I up to US$305,000; Phase II up to US$1,250,000
- Support
- R&D grant
- Founder fit
- US startups translating science and engineering innovations into commercial products.
- Status
- Periodic
Israel
Startup Fund
- Maximum support
- Pre-seed up to NIS 1.5M; Seed up to NIS 5M; Round A up to NIS 15M
- Support
- R&D grant, Investment matching
- Founder fit
- Israeli deeptech startups raising private capital across pre-seed, seed, and Round A stages.
- Status
- Open
Singapore
Enterprise Innovation Scheme
- Maximum support
- Enhanced deductions on qualifying innovation expenditure; cash conversion cap applies
- Support
- Tax incentive
- Founder fit
- Companies incurring qualifying R&D, IP registration, IP licensing, innovation, or training expenditure in Singapore.
- Status
- Open
South Korea
Tech Incubator Program for Startup Korea
- Maximum support
- Up to KRW 1B over 3 years including angel investment, R&D, commercialization, and overseas marketing tracks
- Support
- R&D grant, Incubator, Investment matching
- Founder fit
- Technology startups selected through TIPS operators after private investment or accelerator backing.
- Status
- Open
Abu Dhabi
Hub71 Access / Hub71+
- Maximum support
- AED 250,000 in-kind plus AED 250,000 cash via SAFE, with possible additional support for high performers
- Support
- Soft landing, Office or lab, Investment matching
- Founder fit
- International startups from pre-seed to Series A entering Abu Dhabi and the Hub71 ecosystem.
- Status
- Open
Hong Kong
Pilot Innovation and Technology Accelerator Scheme
- Maximum support
- Up to HK$30,000,000 per approved accelerator project
- Support
- Accelerator, Investment matching
- Founder fit
- Accelerators and startup service providers establishing high-quality accelerator capacity in Hong Kong.
- Status
- Check current round
Guangzhou Nansha
Technology Enterprise Incubation and High-Tech Enterprise Support
- Maximum support
- Incubator, rent, high-tech enterprise, and competition rewards by category caps
- Support
- Cash grant, Office or lab, Incubator
- Founder fit
- Incubators and technology enterprises landing or growing in Nansha.
- Status
- Check current round
Australia
Industry Growth Program
- Maximum support
- Early-stage commercialization A$50,000-A$250,000; commercialization and growth A$100,000-A$5,000,000
- Support
- Cash grant, R&D grant
- Founder fit
- Australian startups and SMEs commercializing innovative products, processes, or services in priority areas.
- Status
- Paused
United Kingdom
Innovate UK Competitions
- Maximum support
- Competition-specific; cost coverage and project size vary by call
- Support
- R&D grant, Government pilot
- Founder fit
- UK businesses and collaborators applying to theme-specific innovation competitions.
- Status
- Periodic
France
i-Lab Innovation Competition
- Maximum support
- Up to EUR 600,000 grant support
- Support
- Cash grant, R&D grant
- Founder fit
- Deeptech founders and research spin-offs commercializing innovative technology in France.
- Status
- Periodic
Singapore
Startup SG Tech
- Maximum support
- POC and POV support subject to current programme terms
- Support
- R&D grant, Incubator
- Founder fit
- Startups commercializing proprietary technology through proof-of-concept or proof-of-value projects.
- Status
- Check current round
Japan
SBIR Promotion Program
- Maximum support
- Phase 1 up to JPY 15M; Phase 2 up to JPY 50M under programme summaries
- Support
- R&D grant, Government pilot
- Founder fit
- R&D startups responding to Japanese policy themes and commercialization challenges.
- Status
- Periodic
Shenzhen
High-Tech Enterprise Cultivation Support
- Maximum support
- RMB 100,000 to RMB 3,000,000 by eligible R&D conditions
- Support
- R&D grant, Cash grant
- Founder fit
- Technology companies with qualifying R&D activity and high-tech enterprise cultivation status.
- Status
- Check current round
Canada
NRC IRAP
- Maximum support
- Funding varies by project and advisory route
- Support
- R&D grant, Talent support
- Founder fit
- Canadian SMEs developing and commercializing innovative technology products or services.
- Status
- Open
Canada
SR&ED Tax Incentive
- Maximum support
- Investment tax credits on qualifying SR&ED expenditure; rates depend on company type
- Support
- Tax incentive
- Founder fit
- Companies conducting qualifying scientific research and experimental development in Canada.
- Status
- Open
France
Young Innovative Company Regime
- Maximum support
- Tax and social charge relief subject to eligibility
- Support
- Tax incentive
- Founder fit
- Young companies with qualifying R&D expenditure and innovation profile in France.
- Status
- Open
Dubai
Dubai Future Accelerators
- Maximum support
- Pilot and challenge access; cash is not the primary support
- Support
- Government pilot, Soft landing
- Founder fit
- Startups solving government or enterprise challenges in Dubai.
- Status
- Periodic
Japan
J-Startup
- Maximum support
- Non-cash growth support, branding, and public-private supporter access
- Support
- Soft landing, Government pilot
- Founder fit
- High-potential Japanese startups selected for public-private growth support.
- Status
- Periodic
Playbook
Global Startup Support Playbook
Incubator cash and workspace
Programmes like HKSTP, Cyberport, Startup SG, and EXIST reduce the early fixed cost of proving a technical company.
R&D grant and commercialization path
ESS, SBIR, EIC, Innovate UK, Israel Innovation Authority, and NEDO link technical milestones to commercialization evidence.
Tax and finance incentives
EIS, SR&ED, JEI, and R&D tax incentive regimes reward companies that can document qualifying innovation expenditure.
Soft landing and government scenarios
Hub71, Dubai Future Accelerators, Shenzhen AI OPC, and J-Startup help teams validate markets, pilots, compute, data, and strategic partners.
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Last checked: 2026-06-09. Educational information only; verify current application status on official source pages.