PolyU InnoHub@Hangzhou
Established under PolyU’s MTRI policy, InnoHub (Hangzhou) is an innovation hub in Gongshu District dedicated to empowering tech startups, especially in Smart Infrastructure & Rail Transit, Cultural Tourism Development and Biomedicine and Pharmaceutical industry. Capitalizing on Hangzhou’s industrial strengths and university resources, it focuses on incubating science-driven enterprises with high-growth potential and long-term value.
Eligibility Criteria:
Basic Requirements
- Registered locally at Gongshu District, Hangzhou.
- At least one full-time member dedicated to the startup.
- Primary business operations or target market in Mainland China.
- No conflicts of interest with PolyU or affiliated institutes.
Additional Eligibility (Meet at least one of the following)
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Affiliation with PolyU: Startups founded and majority-owned by PolyU staff, students, or alumni.
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IP Commercialization: Companies with officially licensed intellectual property (IP) from PolyU/ HZRI
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Trial Licensing: Companies holding experimental or expedited patent licenses granted by PolyU/ HZRI
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Third-Party Recommendations: Startups recommended by PolyU-partnered incubators or local government agencies.
InnoHub(Hangzhou) Services:
- Basic incubation services (Business registration, policy advisory, IP application etc.)
- PolyU start-ups ecosystem
- Entrepreneurial networking activities
- Multi-dimensional publicity and promotion
- Professional entrepreneurial service agency resources
- Entrepreneurial community services and resource docking
- Intellectual property empowerment
Applicants are advised to consult the assessment standards in the following table and submit the necessary documents for evaluation:
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Category |
Sub-Criteria |
Key Metrics |
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Innovation Capability |
Core Technology |
- Independently developedoracquired via licensing. |
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Technology Advancement |
- Innovativeness/ Uniqueness. |
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Technology Maturity |
- Market-tested/ Pilot-tested/ Concept-validated. |
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Team Composition |
Team Structure |
- Full-time commitment/ R&D staff ratio. |
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Expertise & Experience |
- Mastery of core tech/ Management skills/ Sales/market capabilities. |
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Incentive Planning |
- Manpower strategy/ Equity incentives. |
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Business Model |
Market Analysis |
- Current trends/ Demand assessment. |
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Commercial Logic |
- Market positioning/ Marketing strategy. |
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Risk Management |
- Tech iteration plans/ Competitor analysis/ Contingency strategies. |
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Financial Planning |
Financial Status |
- Balance sheet/Income statement. |
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Cash Flow |
- 1–3-year projections. |
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Profitability |
- Break-even analysis/Revenue trends. |
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Financing Strategy |
- Equity release plan/Investor interest. |
Applicants must score ≥60 points in the evaluation (based on submitted materials) to secure residency in the InnoHub.
Space
- Dedicated office space and facilities (together 800 sq.m at Gongshu District, Hangzhou).
- 54 Desks
- 24 Office Rooms
Amenities
Lockers, Meeting Rooms, Phone Booths, Pantry, Reception Area, Free Wi-Fi etc.
ENQUIRY
Ms JIANG Lu
HZRI
- 17/18F, Shaoxing Rd. 520, Gongshu District, Hangzhou
- +86-571-85350088
- lu.jiang@hkpolyu-hzresearch.cn
