CCMF Cyberport Greater Bay Area Young Entrepreneurship Programme (Cyberport GBA YEP)

The Cyberport Greater Bay Area Young Entrepreneurship Programme (GBA YEP) is aimed at young people passionate about innovation and eager to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams in the Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Supported by the Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF), GBA YEP provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 from Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong to collaborate with peers from other GBA cities and embark on their start-up journeys.

Participants attend an entrepreneurship bootcamp where they develop entrepreneurial skills, learn from industry leaders and experts, visit tech companies, and gain insights into the GBA’s dynamic business and I&T landscape. They also form cross-city teams to collaborate on innovative projects, with the admitted teams each receiving HK$100,000 in cash from CCMF and six months of mentoring and comprehensive support from Cyberport, along with the programme’s co-organisers^, to transform their ideas into reality.

Successful completion of CCMF programme may increase your chance of acceptance to our Cyberport Incubation Programme.

* The programme will be conducted in Mandarin.

^ Programme Co-organisers: Hong Kong Information Technology Joint Council, PKU-HKUST Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institution, The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Union for Promoting Science and Technology, Guangdong Software Industry Association, Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre, and The Association for Promotion of Science and Technology of Macau

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FAQ

Does the Cyberport Greater Bay Area Young Entrepreneurship Programme have programme co-organisers?

The programme co-organisers include Hong Kong Information Technology Joint Council (HKITJC), PKU-HKUST Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institution , The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Union for Promoting Science and Technology and the Guangdong Software Industry Association (GDSIA), Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre and The Association for Promotion of Science and Technology of Macau.

This programme is receiving support from Hong Kong and Guangdong governments, ICT industry, education industry, youth and entrepreneurship organisations.

If I do not have any idea nor team, could I apply?

Yes. 1st stage application is to be done on an individual basis. You may form teams during or after the entrepreneurship boot camp. Moreover, mentors, start-ups, entrepreneurs and applicants that you will meet during the boot camp and online platform may inspire you with creative ideas. You may also join others’ team and work on their projects.

How to apply the programme if I currently have a team?

Each team member should submit their own 1st stage application online. During the entrepreneurship boot camp, you may recruit new members to your team.

How can I apply for the programme?

Stage 1: Individuals should complete the online application form with required documents before application deadline.

Stage 2: You need to form a team of at least 2 members from Hong Kong and Macau or Guangdong region. At least 50% of your team members must be Hong Kong ID Card holder(s). Each project should submit one Joint Application Form.

Will you keep my idea a secret?

All CCMF applications are treated with strict confidentiality. Successful applicants may be required to share their ideas with a broader audience.

If I have more than one idea/project, could I apply at the same time?

Yes, provided that the idea(s)/project(s) are totally different. You may also join different teams as long as application requirements are fulfilled.

Is there an application fee or fee for joining the entrepreneurship boot camp?

No, there is no fee for the application process. If you are shortlisted to join the entrepreneurship boot camp, Cyberport will provide transportation, accommodation and meals to the participants during activity. No training fee will be charged.

If the project has been completely rolled out to the market or in well-developed sales pipeline, can I apply?

Yes, the programme sponsors high potential digital tech ideas and early-stage start-ups with financial assistance and a comprehensive nurturing system to facilitate development in a pre-incubation stage. It accepts project with minimum viable product (MVP) or prototype.

Kindly remind the project must be applied by cross-region team applicant and fulfil all the application eligibility requirement in the 2nd stage.

How is the CCMF grant distributed?

The HK$100,000 is provided in three stages to the Hong Kong Principal Applicant (Individual Applications) or the Hong Kong company (Company Applications). You get HK$10,000 when you sign the agreement. You get another HK$45,000 after Cyberport approved the interim report. Your final HK$45,000 is paid after Cyberport has approved the final report.

What do I need to submit to apply?

All applicants need to submit the online application form and hard copy application form (if required) with supporting documents through our online portal and via mail.

Can I apply CCMF Cross-Boundary Programme and Cyberport Incubation Programme at the same time?

You cannot apply for CCMF with a project that is incubating. However, you can apply for CCMF with an entirely different project.

When teams complete their projects in CCMF, they can apply Cyberport Incubation Programme for project continuity.

CCMF Cyberport Greater Bay Area Young Entrepreneurship Programme (Cyberport GBA YEP)