Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF) Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP)

is a digital technology-focused entrepreneurship initiative in Hong Kong designed to nurture young digital tech talents through ideation, incubation, acceleration, and market success. Established in 2015, CUPP offers a life-changing experience for university students and recent graduates to unleash their potential and gain insights into the global market.

Objectives:

• To nurture young digital tech talents in Hong Kong.
• To provide participants with entrepreneurial skills and industry insights.
• To facilitate exposure to global markets through overseas boot camps.
• To support innovative digital tech projects with funding and mentorship.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Undergraduate or postgraduate students aged 18 to 30 from CUPP co-organising universities.
• Students or graduates nominated by their universities.
• Teams with projects rooted in digital technology.
• Teams of up to 5 members, including a team leader with a Hong Kong ID card and core members with technical/UIUX knowledge.

Key Features:

• Pre-camp nurturing sessions in digital tech held in Hong Kong.
• Overseas Entrepreneurship Boot Camp at prestigious universities focusing on entrepreneurship with lectures, case studies, group work, guest speakers, and mentoring.
• Mentorship from local and international industry experts.
• Pitching innovative digital tech business ideas to investors.
• Winning teams receive a HK$100,000 grant from CCMF, disbursed in three stages based on milestones.

Application Process:

• Nomination-based application through CUPP co-organising universities.
• Applicants submit academic performance, awards, entrepreneurial experience, and project proposals to university representatives.
• Selected teams undergo written tests and interviews conducted by Cyberport.
• Successful applicants pay a non-refundable HK$1,000 admission fee and a refundable deposit (HK$6,000 for boot camp participants, HK$3,000 for non-participants).
• Networking sessions are arranged for team formation or expansion.

The programme themes for the upcoming cohort include AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and Data Science, aiming to equip participants with cutting-edge digital technology and entrepreneurial skills for future success.

For more details, applicants should contact their respective university representatives or Cyberport directly.