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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology is a university endowment based in Hong Kong SAR – China. It manages approximately $2.9 billion in assets,...
Overview
The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology is a university endowment based in Hong Kong SAR – China. It manages approximately $2.9 billion in assets, primarily focused on Asia.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1991
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
City
Hong Kong
Corporate office
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does HKUST invest directly in startups spun out of its own research labs?
Yes, the university maintains formal structures for commercialization including an R&D corporation and a dedicated entrepreneurship center that supports spinout formation. HKUST has incubated companies directly from faculty research in robotics, AI, advanced materials, and life sciences. Its connection to DJI — founded by engineering graduates — is the most prominent example of the talent-to-venture pipeline that informs its investment ecosystem.
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