Launched in 2021, PolyU Maker Fund Programme is a brand-new initiative tailor-made for Hong Kong’s young makers and hardware developers to realise their ideas through the support of Youth Development Fund (YDF). The Programme aims to accelerate local hardware start-ups’ product development from ideas to production, leveraging the manufacturing capabilities of Shenzhen and other Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities.
QUICK FACT
Eligibility:
Hong Kong permanent residents aged between 18 to 40
Nature:
Financial supporting and comprehensive training accelerating product development of local hardware start-ups
Grant:
HK$600,000
No. of Projects Supported per Cohort:
Acceleration Stage: 15-20
Incubation Stage: 12
Training Element:
- 3-day Hardware Bootcamp
- 3-weekly acceleration training
- Workshops and trainings throughout the 24-month incubation period
CALL FOR APPLICATION
Application Deadline:
9 July 2021 (Fri) 1:00pm
Online Briefing Session:
Date: 11 June 2021 (Fri)
Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm
Format: online via ZOOM
Please refer to www.polyumakerfund.hk for details.
HARDWARE BOOTCAMP
3-DAY IDEATION BOOTCAMP - POLYU MAKERTHON 2021
ENQUIRY
maker.fund@polyu.edu.hk; (852) 3400 2708
