Support for SMEs

To provide financial incentive to facilitate the adoption of technology by non-listed third-party logistics services providers in Hong Kong.

Funding Scope

• Any projects undertaken by Hong Kong third-party logistics companies in the adoption of logistics technology solutions to enhance their competitiveness would be considered under the Scheme. Examples include the adoption of applications, the use of robotics, automation, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and ESG technology solutions, etc. in supply chain management. The project deliverables should be used in a way that will have direct positive impact on the applicant enterprise’s productivity and operation efficiency, and/or ESG performance.
• For projects relating to the adoption of ESG technology solutions, the cost of relevant implementation services, including consultancy services leading to the adoption of ESG technology solutions, is also covered under the Scheme, subject to a cap of 30% of the total project cost.
• The Scheme also covers the project-based training costs directly associated with implementation of the logistics technology solutions in the approved application, subject to a cap of 10% of the total project cost.
• The Scheme also covers the purchase (including hire purchase) of X-ray machines and / or ETD equipment already purchased (including hire purchased) or ordered during the period between 30 October 2018 and 30 June 2021 for the purpose of setting up RACSFs. The models of such X-ray machines and / or ETD equipment and the licensing for RACSFs must have the acceptance of the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) at the time when full funding is sought. ETD equipment already purchased (including hire purchased) or ordered on or before 30 June 2021 but submission of notification of change of RACSF Security Programme (RACSFSP) not yet completed by the same deadline will also be covered by the Scheme, subject to the subsequent successful submission of notification of change of RACSFSP to the CAD.

Funding Amount and Duration

• Total cumulative subsidy ceiling per applicant enterprise: HKD2,000,000 (including audit fee of project)
• The actual amount of subsidy will be determined based on the actual project costs incurred by the applicant enterprise or the ceiling of cumulative subsidy amount, whichever is the lower.
• The Government will cover a maximum of two-thirds of the total approved project cost and the applicant enterprise has to contribute no less than one-third of the total approved project cost in its own cash (except the audit fee of project), excluding any fundings and/or sponsorships from other non-Government sources on that particular approved project.
• Funding support will be granted to each applicant enterprise for a maximum of 4 approved projects, with each approved project to be completed within 2 years.

All non-listed enterprises registered in Hong Kong under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310) with substantive business operations in Hong Kong, which also meet the following conditions, are eligible to apply:

• Providing third-party logistics services, i.e. value-added services in supply chain and distribution;
• Being related to either inbound or outbound goods; and
• Maintaining eligibility throughout the period of project implementation.

• Pilot Subsidy Scheme for Third-party Logistics Service Providers is open for application all year round.
• Applicants shall submit the completed e-application form together with copies of the required supporting documents via the e-application system.