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Government Funding Self-check
Government Funding Eligibility Self-Check
Answer 10 questions to instantly see which of BUD, TPLSP, Recycling Fund and NIFS your company may qualify for, with reasons given for those that don't.
Self-check
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For each question, pick the answer closest to your situation. When all are answered, click "See result".
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At a Glance
Four Funding Schemes at a Glance
Don't want to answer questions? First look at the main thresholds of the four schemes side by side.
| BUD Special Fund | TPLSP Logistics Funding | Recycling Fund | NIFS New Industrialisation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible applicants | Hong Kong enterprises with business registration | Third-party logistics service providers | Recycling enterprises, property management companies or incorporated owners' corporations | Companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance |
| Listed companies | Not allowed | Not allowed (unlisted subsidiaries of listed companies are allowed) | Allowed | No exclusion stated |
| Industry requirement | No restriction, but the project must target Mainland China or 47 other economies | Business must relate to import / export logistics | Recycling-related business, generally 1 year of experience | All industries, must set up a new smart production line |
| Enterprise cash contribution | Not less than 75% | Not less than 1/3 | Not less than 50% | Not less than 2/3 |
| Funding cap | HK$7 million cumulative per enterprise | HK$2 million cumulative per enterprise | HK$15 million cumulative per enterprise | HK$45 million per company (3 projects at any one time) |
| How to apply | BUD e-application system | Email submission only | In person, by post or online (email alone not accepted) | Register with the Innovation and Technology Commission fund management system first |
Information verified: October 2026. None of the schemes accept a project already funded by another government scheme; terms are subject to the latest official guidelines. Details: BUD, TPLSP, Recycling Fund, NIFS.
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