HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition

What you get

A yearly start-up competition with a grand final in October

HKUST's yearly start-up competition, with an HKUST track and an international student track, ending in a grand final.

Who can apply

HKUST teams, plus an international student track

Timeline

1. Applications24 Apr to 14 Jul 2026

Tips

• Read the eligibility rules twice. Most rejections are about company age, ownership or where the work happens, not the idea.
• Plan cash flow. Many schemes pay in instalments or reimburse costs after you spend them.
• Keep records from day one. Every scheme audits spending, and clean books make the next application easier.

General tips from our funding guide.