Gov Fundings Available in Hong Kong
I started with this list (few years old already) http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/doc/download/BK-Benefit_from_TF_Scheme_200704.pdf
Then I targeted 2 of them which are suitable for my tech startup: SERAP and Science Park Incubation Programme.
SERAP
SERAP Guide
http://www.itf.gov.hk/l-eng/Forms/itf-serap-guide_2010_07.pdfITF Guide
http://www.itf.gov.hk/l-tc/ITSP.aspSERAP and ITF Application Form
http://www.itf.gov.hk/l-eng/forms.aspScience Park Incubation Programme
Overview and Funding area
http://www.hkstp.org/HKSTPC/download/annualReport/HKSTP_Bronchure201101Jan20110317165143.pdfCriteria
http://www.hkstp.org/HKSTPC/en_html/en_full7_2.jspApplication Form
http://www.hkstp.org/HKSTPC/download/applicationForm/BDTS_TBI_IA_WF_APP_001_Rev113_Application%20Form20110428170309.pdfComments
SME fund looks good too. It funds standalone projects and oversea development/ learning events. But it focus more on helping developed business to expand. So, that's not exactly what benefits me at the moment. You can read the details here.
Science Park one offers office space, some basic facilities and covers marketing promotion cost. However, the funding does not include salary, books, travelling expenses. So, at the same time, I would apply for SERAP to support my R&D expenses too. And then later when my business get more mature, and if I have more standalone projects extended, I will go for SME fund.
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