Support for SMEs

To subsidise Hong Kong Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) to organise experiential programmes at the innovation and entrepreneurial bases in Mainland provinces and municipalities, with a view to enriching Hong Kong young people's understanding of the entrepreneurial bases therein, as well as the relevant policies and supporting measures on innovation and entrepreneurship in the Mainland.

Experiential programmes at the innovation and entrepreneurial bases in Mainland provinces and municipalities cover the following:

• Introduction to local entrepreneurial environment and policy
• Short-term internship and job shadowing in start-ups
• Participation in or observation of entrepreneurial competitions or related activities
• Enhancing the understanding of the operating mode, support services and entrepreneurial atmosphere of the entrepreneurial bases
• Introduction on the structure and development situation of relevant sectors in the Mainland

• Hong Kong permanent residents or holder of valid Hong Kong resident identity card who studies in a full-time course in Hong Kong aged between 18 and 39 that are interested in starting a business but yet to have a clear plan.
• Each eligible participant can participate in no more than two experiential programmes under this round of funding scheme.

Funding Scheme for Experiential Programmes at Innovation and Entrepreneurial Bases does not accept application all year around. Please visit the Scheme's website for the application periods.