Cyberport Incubation Programme Intake Calendar: Deadlines for the June 2026, October 2026 and February 2027 Intakes
As of 1 October 2026, the Cyberport Incubation Programme's June and October 2026 intake deadlines have passed; the February 2027 intake closes on 1 December 2026.
As of 1 October 2026, two of the three Cyberport Incubation Programme (CIP) deadlines listed on Cyberport's programme page have passed: the June 2026 intake closed on 1 April 2026, and the October 2026 intake closed on 3 August 2026. The next deadline is 1 December 2026 for the February 2027 intake, with assessment in December 2026–January 2027 and results in February 2027 (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01).
Which CIP deadlines have already passed?
| Intake | Application deadline | Status as of 1 October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1 April 2026 | Closed |
| October 2026 | 3 August 2026 | Closed |
| February 2027 | 1 December 2026 | Still open |
All three dates come from the programme page's intake schedule, which gives the February 2027 intake deadline as 1 Dec 2026 and places assessment in December 2026–January 2027 before results in February 2027 (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01). The same page also carries a "current status" note reading "Applications for the next Intake will open soon", so if you are planning around the February 2027 round, treat the published deadline as the anchor and re-check the page before you build a submission schedule.
What happens after you submit for the February 2027 intake?
The published sequence is: applications close on 1 December 2026, assessment runs from December 2026 to January 2027, and results are announced in February 2027 (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01). The incubation period itself runs for 24 months.
Does the February 2027 intake follow the current funding and eligibility rules?
Not confirmed. The programme page currently carries a notice that CIP "will be undergoing enhancements to better support startup growth and development" and that "Details of the updated programme will be announced soon" (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01). Because of that, whether the February 2027 intake will be run on the funding amounts and eligibility criteria listed below is not stated in the official material.
What funding does CIP currently provide?
The programme page describes support of up to HK$500,000 in financial assistance and HK$200,000 as an on-site rental subsidy across a 24-month incubation period (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01). The staged breakdown appears in the funding details graphic on the same page:
- Initial working capital grant: HK$100,000
- Progress Review grants, up to HK$200,000 in total: HK$50,000 at month 6, HK$50,000 at month 12, HK$100,000 at month 24
- Performance-driven 2-Tiered assessment: up to HK$200,000
(Cyberport Incubation Programme – Funding Details, checked 2026-10-01.)
On-site incubatees get rent-free working space at Cyberport, and the page also lists free use of shared facilities such as meeting rooms, conference halls and shared working space.
Who is eligible to apply?
Per the programme page (checked 2026-10-01):
- A digital tech company limited by shares, registered in Hong Kong for less than 7 years at the application deadline — or in the process of incorporation.
- A viable business plan, with a product expected to be market-ready within 12 to 18 months.
- Founders collectively holding at least 51% of the company's shares, or having absolute control.
During incubation, all incubatees must maintain a local presence, with at least one local authorised representative — a founder or a local full-time staff member — physically working in Hong Kong.
What do you have to show at graduation?
On graduation, incubatees must submit Audited Financial Statements or an Agreed-Upon Procedures Report showing minimum expenses of HK$400,000 on Eligible Items during the incubation period (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01). If you are weighing whether your burn rate fits the programme, this is the spending floor the official material sets.
What if your team has no company yet?
Teams that have not incorporated can start with the Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF). The programme page states directly that "Companies yet to be incorporated may consider CCMF as their starting point", and then move into CIP (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01). That route matters for timing: the CIP eligibility text allows a company in the process of incorporation at the application deadline, but the CCMF path is what the official page points unincorporated teams to.
FAQ
Has the October 2026 CIP deadline passed?
Yes. The October 2026 intake deadline was 3 August 2026, which is before 1 October 2026 (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01).
How long until I hear back on a February 2027 application?
The published timeline is assessment from December 2026 to January 2027, with results announced in February 2027 (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01).
Can I apply without a registered company?
Yes, but not directly to CIP as an unincorporated team: the page advises companies yet to be incorporated to consider CCMF as their starting point and then enter CIP (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01).
Will the February 2027 intake use the same HK$500,000 ceiling?
Not stated. The page says CIP is undergoing enhancements and that details of the updated programme will be announced soon, so the current funding figures are not confirmed for that intake (Cyberport Incubation Programme page, checked 2026-10-01).
Where can I check programme-specific questions?
Cyberport publishes a separate FAQ page for the incubation programme, listed below alongside the main programme page.
