About InnoBay
The cradle of deep-tech entrepreneurship - nurturing world-changing innovations on the HKUST campus.
Our Mission
InnoBay is HKUST's flagship on-campus incubation program, designed to provide students, alumni, and researchers with a comprehensive entrepreneurship platform. Located on the HKUST campus, we occupy 7,000 sqft of dedicated space equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support deep-tech startups throughout their journey from concept to market.
Our mission is to be the heart of Hong Kong's deep-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem, bridging academic research with commercial applications, and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs who will solve the world's most pressing challenges.
About InnoBay
The HKUST Gene
The "HKUST Gene" represents the unique spirit of innovation, entrepreneurial drive, and ability to solve complex problems that define the HKUST community. InnoBay is dedicated to cultivating and amplifying this gene, providing entrepreneurs with a unique environment to develop their business acumen within an atmosphere of academic excellence.
We believe that the best deep-tech ventures emerge from solid scientific foundations and interdisciplinary collaboration. InnoBay entrepreneurs receive not just business mentorship, but more importantly, the opportunity to work with world-class researchers to transform laboratory breakthroughs into market solutions.
Facilities
Office SpaceCo-working Space
Open-plan co-working area with flexible desks, high-speed WiFi, and a collaborative environment perfect for startups and freelancers.
Office SpaceHot Desk Area
Flexible hot-desking workspace for on-demand use, ideal for drop-in days or short-term project work.
Office SpacePrivate Office Area
Dedicated private office spaces for teams seeking privacy, security, and a quiet environment to focus on growth.
Office SpaceOffice with Harbour View
Premium office spaces offering stunning harbour views, inspiring your team with an exceptional working environment.
Meeting RoomBoard Meeting Room
Professional boardroom for executive meetings, investor presentations, and important client discussions. Seats up to 12 people.
Meeting RoomStandard Meeting Room
Fully equipped meeting room with AV equipment, whiteboard, and video conferencing capabilities for daily collaboration.
Event SpacePitching Hall
Spacious event hall designed for startup pitches, demo days, workshops, and seminars. Capacity up to 100 people.
Maker SpaceMakerspace
A fully-equipped makerspace with 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics workbenches, and prototyping tools for hardware startups.
Common AreaIncubatee Logo Wall
Showcasing the achievements of our incubatees - a living wall of startup logos representing innovation and success at InnoBay.
Our Team
Dr. Justin Jia
Head, Innovation Infrastructure Development
3469 3082
Ms. Jacqui Shi
Assistant Manager (Incubation Management)
3469 3494