CUPP 2026

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Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) supported by Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF) has nurtured over 500 talents in 90+ teams since 2015. It is a life-changing training plus competition programme for local university teams to unleash their full potential and gain global market insights.

For the upcoming cohort, CUPP is themed in AI, Data Science, Blockchain and Cybersecurity.
 

We are bringing together HKBU students from different faculties to collaborate on innovative and impactful project ideas.
Students from Science / Computing / Tech-related programmes often have strong technical skills, while Business / Arts / Social Sciences students frequently bring creative ideas, real-life problem insights, and user‑centric thinking.

Through this form, our goal is to match talented students with complementary strengths so they can explore entrepreneurship opportunities together — including applying for programmes such as CUPP, startup competitions, and innovation challenges.

If you are:

  • 🔧 Tech talent (programming, data, engineering, prototyping)
  • 💡 Idea generator (problem spotting, social issue insights, business sense)
  • 🎨 Creative talent (design, storytelling, UX/UI)
  • 🎯 Anyone passionate about creating solutions/ competitions

…we’d love to connect you with potential teammates!

👉 Fill in this short form and we will match you with suitable collaborators across HKBU.

 

About CUPP 2026

CUPP Offer to 20 Selected CUPP teams
  • A series of pre-camp nurturing sessions in Hong Kong
  • An Entrepreneurship Boot Camp by overseas hosting university
  • Mentorship and insight from local and global industry elites
  • Innovative business idea pitching to investors
  • HK$100,000 seed funding to develop project prototype for the top 10 winning teams
CUPPers’ Eligibility
  • 18-30 years old students or alumni from HKBU
Timeline
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How to Apply ?
  1. Form a team and complete the Team member list*
  2. Prepare a Business plan
  3. Submit the online application form  HERE.
  4. Selected teams may be invited to an internal interview with the Entrepreneurial Learning Team. Only successful applicants will be nominated to Cyberport for further screening.
CUPPers Admission Fee and Deposit (paid upon successful admission)

Admission Fee

  • All CUPP participants are required to pay a non-refundable HK$3,000 Admission Fee, no matter join Boot Camp or not

Deposit

A refundable deposit will be collected from all CUPP Participants

HK$6,000 deposit for individuals joining the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp; or

HK$3,000 deposit for individuals NOT joining the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp

This deposit will be refunded upon full attendance of the CUPP Programme and satisfactory performance as assessed by Cyberport.

~CUPP Info Deck~

Students Win HK$100,000 Cyberport Seed Fund for Innovative AI Project at CUPP 2025

Their AI-powered smart glasses are designed to enhance everyday communication for the deaf-mute community, making interactions more accessible and inclusive. Throughout the programme, the SLME team took part in intensive local training, joined an inspiring bootcamp at Draper University in Silicon Valley, and showcased their project at Demo Day. Their hard work and innovative spirit earned them a top 10 spot and funding from the Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF) to help turn their prototype into reality.

~BU student startup teams: Sign Language Make Easy (SLME) ~
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