HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem: price, who can join and alternatives
HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem is a Meetup group with more than 8,000 members that lists startup talks, workshops and networking across Hong Kong, many at Hong Kong Science Park. It had 31 upcoming events listed on 28 October 2026, in English and Chinese.
HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Entrepreneurs, investors, executives, mentors and anyone in the startup ecosystem | meetup.com |
| Activity | Lenovo x HKSTP session on 29 October 2026, plus 31 upcoming events | meetup.com |
| Upcoming events | 31 listed | meetup.com |
| Members | 8,201 members on Meetup | meetup.com |
| Where | Many events at Hong Kong Science Park, Ma Liu Shui | meetup.com |
| Price | A listed startup study trip is free (travel costs not included) | meetup.com |
| Host an event | Members can apply to host their own meetup at Science Park | meetup.com |
| Track record | 1,425 past events | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- Founders in Hong Kong who want a steady calendar of free or low-cost events
- Deep tech, AI and fintech founders near Science Park
- Founders who want to host their own event at Science Park
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting a small, curated peer group
- English-only founders, as some events run in Chinese
- Founders who want one regular weekly meet-up rather than a mixed calendar
Alternatives to HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Founders Running Club :: Hong Kong | Not published | RSVP on Meetup; join the WhatsApp group |
| HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community | Mostly free; some paid events | Join on Meetup and the WhatsApp announcement group |
| Day 1 (Taipei) | Drop-in NT$400 /day; plans NT$2,800 to NT$6,800 /month | Day pass or monthly plan; many events open to the public |
| EO Hong Kong (Entrepreneurs' Organization) | HK$18,000 a year chapter dues, plus global dues and initiation fees | Invitation only; check criteria and apply |
| FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) | Not published | Apply through the Join Us page |
| HKSTP Ideation Programme | No fee published; grant of up to HK$100,000 | Online application in January, May or September |
| HKSTP Startups Alumni Association | Not published | Graduated HKSTP companies apply to join |
| Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH) | Startup membership: Annual fee: Free | Apply online, then an interview with the office |
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Questions about HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem
- How big is the HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem group?
- 8,201 members on Meetup, with 1,425 past events.
- Are events free?
- Prices vary by event; a listed startup study trip is free, apart from travel costs.
- Where are events held?
- Many are at Hong Kong Science Park in Ma Liu Shui, with others around Hong Kong.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- Varies by event; several listed as free
- Entry rule
- Join the Meetup group, then register per event
- Format
- Talks, workshops and networking, many at Science Park, Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong
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HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.