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LKSD&I x KTEO Ideation Funding Scheme 2025/26

16 Feb 2026

PolyU Design Knowledge Transfer

Co-organized by LKSD&I and KTEO, the Ideation Funding Scheme supports early-stage, problem-driven ideas by providing seed funding that empowers students to explore, develop, and articulate innovative concepts with clear potential value for industry or the community.

Mission
Instila problem-driven innovation mindset into young talents through experiential learning and student-initiated research and development.

Eligibility
A team formed by students of PolyU Design (undergraduate and postgraduate) (Team size: max. 5).

Funding Amount
- HK$ 5,000 cash prize provided by KTEO for each team
- HK$ 2,000 cash prize provided by LKSD&I for each team
- An e-certificate to each team member
- Free Membership of LKSD&I Designpreneur Community
- Opportunity to Showcase Your Project

No. of teams
20 (Team size: max 5 members per team)

Key Dates
Stage 1: Application
Application with Initial project ideas and Team information
Application Deadline: 2026.03.20 (Fri) | 12nn (HKT)

Stage 2: Business Plan Submission
Submit a business plan in PPT or PDF format (max. 15 pages)
Submission Deadline:2026.04.24 (Fri) | 12nn (HKT)

Stage 3: Announcement of Result
Announcement Date:Mid-May 2026

More details
Please download the Ideation Funding Scheme information Kit with Judging Criteria, Business Plan Structure, and Terms & Conditions: https://polyu.hk/XNQBS

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Topics LKSDandI | Designpreneurship | Startup | Funding Scheme

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