Technology Voucher Programme (TVP)


Technology Voucher Programme

Objective

Launched in November 2016, TVP aims to support local enterprises/organisations in using technological services and solutions to improve productivity, or upgrade or transform their business processes.

Eligibility

Local entities fulfilling the following requirements are eligible to apply for funding under the TVP:

(a)(i) Registered in Hong Kong under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310); or

(a)(ii) Incorporated and registered in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622); or

(a)(iii) Established in Hong Kong by relevant ordinances as statutory bodies;

AND

(b) Not a listed company in Hong Kong, and not a government subvented organisation3 or subsidiary of any government subvented organisation3;

AND

(c) With substantive business operation in Hong Kong which is related to the project under application at the time of application.

Key Features

Application

TVP invites applications for funding all year round. An entity should register as a user and submit its application through the Technology Voucher Programme Funding Administrative System. Applicants may approach the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) for assistance if they encounter difficulties in submitting applications through the TVP website. Please read the following documents before submitting an application..

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Assessment

Upon receipt of an application, ITC will check its eligibility and conduct a preliminary screening. ITC may also seek clarification or supplementary information from the applicant if necessary. Eligible applications will be considered by the TVP Committee while ineligible applications will be returned to the applicant. Applications supported by the Committee will be submitted to the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology for approval of funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

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You can submit an application through the Technology Voucher Programme Funding Administrative System. Applicants may contact ITC for assistance if they encounter difficulties in submitting applications through the TVP website. (SME Reachout by HKPC - Your FREE form-filling tutor)
You can submit only one application under the TVP at any one time. A new application may only be submitted by an applicant after completion of an earlier approved project and submission of the final project report.
The TVP supports projects that adopt technological services and solutions which could improve productivity, or upgrade or transform the business processes of the applicant. A list of typical technological services and/or solutions covered by the TVP is at Annex B of the Guidance Notes for Applications. Applicants are welcome to propose other technological services and solutions which could achieve the objectives of the TVP. We shall consider the merits of such applications on a case-by-case basis. The project deliverables should be used in a way that would have direct impact on the applicant's business operation in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Productivity Council

Address

Technology Voucher Programme Secretariat, Hong Kong Productivity Council,
HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Innovation and Technology Commission

Address

Innovation and Technology Commission,
10/F, Rykadan Capital Tower, 135 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong