Building a company from The University of Hong Kong
Incubators and accelerators, then the investors who back teams like yours.
Founder tools
The University of Hong Kong
Where The University of Hong Kong ranks for founders and research, the organizations around it, and how to get involved.
- Website
- hku.hk
- Founded
- 1910
- Rankings that list it
- 6 of 13 tracked
Online destinations
Find The University of Hong Kong online
Public destinations are grouped by their documented relationship to the organization. A listed link does not by itself prove ownership or control.
Official links
Destinations the organization presents as part of its public presence.
Startup and research standing
Where The University of Hong Kong stands
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | 2027 | #11 | No change | B | Prestige, Research, Talent, Performance |
| U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities | 2026-2027 | #40 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige |
| Nature Index Research Leaders | 2026 | #58 | No prior edition | B | Research |
| Academic Ranking of World Universities | 2026 | =62 | No prior edition | A | Research, Prestige |
| SCImago Institutions Rankings | 2026 | #84 | No prior edition | A | Research, Innovation, Prestige |
| CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List) | 2026 | #155 | No prior edition | B | Research, Prestige, Talent |
Pick what describes you
Your way in
Turning research into a company
Research groups at The University of Hong Kong and the programs that fund spinouts.
Finding The University of Hong Kong startups early
Other ways in Students, Scouts, University staff
Starting something as a student
Scouting The University of Hong Kong teams
Keeping this page accurate
Connected organizations
Around The University of Hong Kong
01Research
Faculties, labs and teams
CI³ Lab@HKUUniversity
Centennial College (An Independent College Established by HKU)University, since 2012- Centre for Water Technology and Policy, HKUUniversity, since 2019
Department of Data and Systems Engineering, HKUUniversity, since 1973
HK Digital ArboretumUniversity
HKU - Centre for Comparative Medicine Research, The University of Hong KongUniversity
02Community
Student and founder groups
Arts Association, H.K.U.S.U.Community
HKU AlumniCommunity, since 1911- HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research InstituteCommunity
- Hornell Hall Students’ Association, The University of Hong KongCommunity, since 1953
- Postgraduate Student AssociationCommunity, since 1993
Get involved
Build or back startups from The University of Hong Kong
Founders, students, researchers
Building a company from The University of Hong Kong?
Build an investor shortlist and find the programs that take teams at your stage.
Angels, funds, corporates
Looking for startups from The University of Hong Kong?
Explore dealflow by thesis and ecosystem, and keep a sourced record of the teams you find.
Superscout Pro
Build a scout record investors can understand.
- Keep a private deal vault with timestamps
- Write richer memos and evaluations
- Compare investor and program fit
- Manage sources, next actions, and follow-up
$99$249 first year
Superscout ProIllustrative
Scout profile Structured activity
Memo drafted
Submitted
Following
Superscout documents The University of Hong Kong independently from canonical records and linked sources. Missing facts stay missing.
Sources and known limits
Last reviewed .
- The University of Hong Kong official website
- QS World University Rankings, 2027
- U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities, 2026-2027
- Nature Index Research Leaders, 2026
- Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2026
- SCImago Institutions Rankings, 2026
- CWUR World University Rankings (Global 2000 List), 2026
Terms, dates, and eligibility can change. Confirm time-sensitive details with the original source.
Superscout is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the organizations documented here.