Support for SMEs

To subsidise Hong Kong Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) to organise short-term experiential programmes at the innovation and entrepreneurial bases in the Mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area to enrich 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.

Short-term experiential programmes at the innovation and entrepreneurial bases in the Mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area last for 6 to 28 days, covering:

• 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 aged between 18 and 35 that are interested in starting a business but yet to have a clear plan.
• Individual NGOs may prescribe additional application conditions. Please refer to the project details of the relevant NGOs.

Interested and eligible applicants may contact the funded NGO(s) to enquire about details of the programme.