Strong Entrepreneurial Culture

Backed by a strong entrepreneurial culture and a network consisting of over 600 local, regional and international industrial and governmental partners, HKUST members have founded 1,645 active start-ups*, including 9 unicorns and 11 exits (IPO or M&A), generating economic impact worth over HK$400 billion. 

*Active HKUST start-up companies established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities.