PolyU InnoHub@Jinjiang
Established under PolyU’s MTRI policy, InnoHub (Jinjiang) is a landmark achievement of the strategic collaboration between PolyU and Jinjiang City, designed to serve as an integrated platform for innovation, research commercialization, and talent development. Targeting key industries such as microelectronics, textile and apparel, food, cultural tourism, and healthcare, it leverages Jinjiang’s industrial strengths and PolyU’s academic resources to incubate science-driven enterprises with high-growth potential and sustainable value. The InnoHub is located in Jinjiang Three-Innovations Park, offering an exceptional environment and comprehensive support services for startups.
InnoHub Jinjiang eagerly anticipates collaborating with entrepreneurs to jointly forge a brilliant future.
Eligibility Criteria:
Basic Requirements
- Registered locally in Jinjiang.
- At least one full-time member dedicated to the startup.
- Primary business operations or target market in Mainland China.
- No conflicts of interest with PolyU or affiliated institutes.
Additional Eligibility (Meet at least one of the following)
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Affiliation with PolyU: Startups founded and majority-owned by PolyU staff, students, or alumni.
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IP Commercialization: Companies with officially licensed intellectual property (IP) from PolyU/ JJRI
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Trial Licensing: Companies holding experimental or expedited patent licenses granted by PolyU/ JJRI
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Third-Party Recommendations: Startups recommended by PolyU-partnered incubators or local government agencies.
InnoHub(Jinjiang) Services:
- Basic incubation services (Business registration, policy advisory, IP application etc.)
- PolyU start-ups ecosystem
- Entrepreneurial networking activities
- Multi-dimensional publicity and promotion
- Professional entrepreneurial service agency resources
- Entrepreneurial community services and resource docking
- Intellectual property empowerment
Applicants are advised to consult the assessment standards in the following table and submit the necessary documents for evaluation:
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Category |
Sub-Criteria |
Key Metrics |
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Innovation Capability |
Core Technology |
- Independently developedoracquired via licensing. |
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Technology Advancement |
- Innovativeness/ Uniqueness. |
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Technology Maturity |
- Market-tested/ Pilot-tested/ Concept-validated. |
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Team Composition |
Team Structure |
- Full-time commitment/ R&D staff ratio. |
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Expertise & Experience |
- Mastery of core tech/ Management skills/ Sales/market capabilities. |
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Incentive Planning |
- Manpower strategy/ Equity incentives. |
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Business Model |
Market Analysis |
- Current trends/ Demand assessment. |
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Commercial Logic |
- Market positioning/ Marketing strategy. |
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Risk Management |
- Tech iteration plans/ Competitor analysis/ Contingency strategies. |
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Financial Planning |
Financial Status |
- Balance sheet/Income statement. |
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Cash Flow |
- 1–3-year projections. |
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Profitability |
- Break-even analysis/Revenue trends. |
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Financing Strategy |
- Equity release plan/Investor interest. |
Applicants must score ≥60 points in the evaluation (based on submitted materials) to secure residency in the InnoHub.
ENQUIRY
Mr. XIE Junkai
JJRI
- C108, Chuang-ke Av., SanchuangYuan, Jinjiang
- +86-595-36300018
- junkai.xie@hkpolyu-jjresearch.cn
