Application Procedure
- The Programme will be open for applications by applicants in batches.
- The schedule and the available digital solution categories of each application batch can be found at https://dtspp.cyberport.hk/batches.
- Before submitting their applications, applicants shall first register a funding applicant account at the Programme’s website. Applicants can then identify the solution they wish to adopt in the Solution List and approach the solution provider directly to understand the functionality of the solution and ascertain whether the solution meet their requirements. An applicant shall click the “Enquire” button in the solution details webpage to obtain the confirmation of the solution provider that it can offer the solution package to the applicant. After receiving the confirmation from the solution provider, the applicant can proceed to complete the online application form.
Eligibility
- Having registered in Hong Kong under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310) or being hawkers with valid fixed-pitch hawker licence under the Hawker Regulation (Cap. 132AI); The Business Registration Ordinance provides that certain businesses are exempted from registration, including business carried on by such hawkers who require licences under the Hawker Regulation except business carried on inside the main structure of a building
- Not being a listed company in Hong Kong, a statutory body, or a government-subvented organisation
- Having substantive business operation in the following industry sectors (the “Target Industry Sectors”) in Hong Kong at the time of application:
- Food and Beverage
- Retail (excluding Food and Beverage)
- Tourism
- Personal Services
- Having less than 50 full-time employees
- Excluding part-time employees
- A full-time employee means an employee who is under a continuous contract of employment as defined in the Employment Ordinance (Cap. 57). In respect of a company which is a member of a group of companies which are ultimately controlled by a company or individual (whether such control is by way of voting rights, board composition or shareholding), all the full-time employees within the group of companies will be counted and shall be less than 50 in order for such company to be eligible as an applicant for this Programme.
- Applicant having an approved application or an application pending for approval shall not apply again
Information Required During Submission
Basic company information
- Company name
- Business Registration number / Fixed-Pitch Hawker Licence Number
- Industry sector
- Shop Sign
- Business Address (Restaurant/Store/Other)
- Company Incorporation number
- Information of the primary contact person (name, mobile phone number, email address)
Proof of Business
Valid Business Registration Certificate of the applicant issued under the Business Registration Ordinance (note: the entity name on the Business Registration Certificate must match with the applicant name specified in the application)
* The Business Registration Ordinance provides that certain businesses are exempted from registration, including business carried on by such hawkers who require licences under the Hawker Regulation except business carried on inside the main structure of a building.
Certificate of Incorporation
Declaration
Applicant Declaration signed by owner/director with company chop
Shopfront Photos
Address Proof
- an electricity bill within the past 6 months; or
- a water bill within the past 6 months; or
- a gas bill within the past 6 months; or
- a copy of the tenancy agreement (mandatory for establishing business*)
Eligible licences, permits, certificates and approvals required under the applicable laws
A copy of all applicable Eligible Licences, permit, certificates and approvals at the related Industry Sector specified in the Licence List (https://dtspp.cyberport.hk/wp-content/uploads/DTSPP-The-Eligible-Licences-List.pdf)
Application Timeline for Funding Application (SMEs)
| Solution Category | Commencement Date |
|---|---|
For F&B, Retail (excluding F&B), Tourism or Personal Services industriesSolution Category for Application: Basic:
| Closed |
Remark:
Late application submitted after the deadline of each batch will NOT be accepted.
The application end time is at HKT 11:59 p.m. of the deadline of each batch
Please note that if all quotas are full, applications submitted before the deadline may not be approved.
Application Procedure
Step 1
Register for a funding applicant account
Step 2
Identify solutions in the Portal
Step 3
Approach the solution provider and select a solution
Step 4
Online application submission
Step 5
Vetting Committee approval
Step 6
Approved applicant to place order to the solution provider
Funding Disbursement to Solution Providers
Amount (% of approved funding) | Condition | |
| Stage 1 | 50% | An initial payment of 50% of the approved funding support will be paid to the solution provider upon the funding applicant’s confirmation of the Solution Deployment and provision of satisfactory evidence (e.g. Invoice and Payment Receipt issued by the Solution Provider) through the Programme’s website within 6 months after approval of the application and any other relevant supporting documents may be requested to the satisfaction of HKCMCL; and |
| Stage 2 | 50% | After 6 months from the approval of the application, the remaining amount of the approved funding support will be paid to the solution provider upon approval by HKCMCL of the final report required and provision of any other relevant supporting documents which may be requested by HKCMCL. |
