The Hong Kong Government is committed to supporting startups and SMEs to help realize their vision and take their business to the next level. Find out about government funding schemes available to assist your business.
The Hong Kong Government spares no effort in promoting I&T development. With a commitment of over HK$100 billion, it has stepped up funding support for I&T development by developing I&T infrastructure, promoting research and development (R&D), pooling talent, support enterprises and promoting re-industrialisation.
GBA-foused Schemes
Youth Development Fund
The Youth Development Fund aims at supporting youth entrepreneurship and youth development activities through collaboration with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including working with NGOs in the form of a matching fund to help young people start their own business. The Youth Development...
Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
Under the “Youth Development Fund”, the funded NGOs will collaborate with about 70 entrepreneurial bases in Hong Kong and the Mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area in order to offer entrepreneurial support and incubation services to Hong Kong young people who intend to start their businesses in...
Funding Scheme for Experiential Programmes at Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bases in the GBA
Under the “Youth Development Fund”, the funded NGOs in Hong Kong will organise short-term experiential programmes at the innovation and entrepreneurial bases in Mainland GBA cities, with a view to enriching Hong Kong young people's understanding of the entrepreneurial bases therein, as well as the...
Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP)
ITSP aims to support applied research and development (R&D) projects undertaken by R&D Centres or designated local public research institutes with a view to transferring the R&D results to local industries.
Key Features
Support platform R&D projects and seed projects.
Platform...
MHKJFS aims to support and encourage research and development (R&D) collaboration among universities, research institutes and technology enterprises in Hong Kong and the Mainland.
Key Features
Support platform and collaborative R&D projects with an element of Mainland and Hong Kong...
Midstream Research Programme for Universities (MRP)
MRP aims to encourage universities funded by the University Grants Committee (UGC) to collaborate with leading research institutes worldwide to conduct more theme-based inter-disciplinary and translational research and development (R&D) work in focused technology areas.
Key Features
Theme-based...
Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme (TCFS)
TCFS aims to enhance the level of collaboration on research and development (R&D) among universities, research institutes and technology enterprises in Hong Kong and Guangdong /Shenzhen.
Key Features
Support platform and collaborative R&D projects with an element of Hong Kong and Guangdong...
The owner of a Hong Kong patent can take civil action to prevent any person from using the patented invention in the Hong Kong SAR without permission, and also seek relief, such as an injunction and an order for damages, against the infringer.
(1) Standard patent (O) application
A standard patent (...
The Intellectual Property Department of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, with support from the Law Society of Hong Kong, provides FREE One-On-One IP Consultation Service for Hong Kong small and medium enterprises (SMEs*) with a view to assisting Hong Kong SMEs to raise their awareness of...
In a knowledge-based economy, intellectual property (IP) is becoming increasingly important in promoting business development. Intangible IP assets can be as valuable as tangible assets, and enterprises should build, manage, value and leverage them strategically to drive growth. The Intellectual...
Objective:
The Government announced in the 2020-21 Budget that HK$200 million would be allocated for setting up the new GTF to provide better and more focused funding support for the R&D and application of decarbonisation and green technologies, so as to expedite low-carbon transformation and...
The $1 billion Smart Traffic Fund provides funding support to local organisations and enterprises for conducting research and application of innovation and technology with the objectives of enhancing commuting convenience, enhancing road network or road space efficiency, and improving driving...
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) empowers the innovation and technology ecosystem in Hong Kong through a host of strategic initiatives, bridging innovators with various stakeholders while building the city’s largest R&D base to turn ideas into market-ready solutions. Since 2002, HKSTP has cultivated successful Innovation and Technology (I&T) companies, formed strong local and international partnership networks and created a thriving community within the area.
Wholly owned by the HKSAR Government, the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited Hong Kong managed Cyberport, which is an innovative digital community with over 1,500 startups and technology companies. With a vision to be the hub for digital technology thereby creating a new economic driver for Hong Kong, Cyberport is committed to nurturing a vibrant tech ecosystem by cultivating talent, promoting entrepreneurship among youth, supporting startups on their growth journey, fostering industry development by promoting strategic collaboration with local and international partners, and integrating new and traditional economies by accelerating digital adoption in the public and private sectors.
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Incu-Bio Incubation Programme
WHAT IS INCU-BIO PROGRAMME?
Enabling biomedical startups to turn their R&D into life-changing solutions is in their DNA. The Incu-Bio Programme is the most ideal platform to provide their startups the best business support, investment opportunities, connections to their biomedical ecosystem,...
WHAT IS ELITE PROGRAMME ?The Elite Programme helps technology enterprises with strong growth potentials to further expand its business outside Hong Kong and eventually become a unicorn.
If your company has a unique technology with early success in business, market-proven products, a scalable and...
WHAT IS ACCELERATION PROGRAMME?The Acceleration Programme gives startups wings to fly and fast tracks their global expansion. The growth-stage business acceleration programme is designed to support high potential startups in all industries.If your startup has innovative technology, ready-for-market...
WHAT IS IDEATION PROGRAMME ?
Turn your brilliant ideas into reality and begin your entrepreneurial journey with the Ideation Programme, up to one-year startup support programme for tech-focused entrepreneurs.
Through the programme, learn the fundamental skills you need to kickstart your business....
WHAT IS INCUBATION PROGRAMME ?
HKSTP’s Incubation programme helps technology startups develop their first solutions from early stage technical builds, market exploration and business development. This 3-year programme offers comprehensive services including funding and R&D support, mentorship,...
Cyberport Tech Career Placement and Internship Programme (TCPIP)
Cyberport is committed to nurturing technology talents and providing development and training opportunities to local youngsters, with a view to expanding Hong Kong’s innovation and technology talent pool. Therefore, different Cyberport Placement and Internship Programmes provide opportunities for...
The Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) is a life-changing experience to unleash participants’ full potential and gain insights into the global market! This financial technology (FinTech)-focused entrepreneurship programme offers students who are nominated by CUPP university partners...