Support for SMEs

To subsidise Hong Kong Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) to organise youth entrepreneurial programmes and offer entrepreneurial support and incubation services, as well as start-up capital to Hong Kong young people.

Each youth entrepreneurship project lasts for a maximum of 3 years. Entrepreneurial support and incubation services provided include:

• Capital subsidy of up to HKD600,000
• Market and supply chain development services
• Concessionary and facilitative measures for youth start-ups in various cities
• Professional consultation services
• Business networking
• Entrepreneurial guidance and business know-how
• Assistance for settling in entrepreneurial bases in Hong Kong and in the Mainland cities of the Greater Bay Area

• Hong Kong permanent residents aged between 18 and 39 that are genuinely prepared to start a business and have detailed plans.
• Having start-ups that have not been in operation or have been in operation for not more than 3 years with business registered in Hong Kong.

Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area does not accept application all year around. Please visit the Scheme's website for the application periods.