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General Support Programme (GSP)


General Support Programme

Objective

Launched in November 1999, GSP aims to support non-research and development (R&D) projects that contribute to the upgrading and development of our industries, the fostering of an innovation and technology culture in Hong Kong as well as promoting popular science.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an organisation in Hong Kong (e.g. non-profit making trade/industry associations, public bodies, charitable organisations, local universities, local companies, etc.)

Key Features

  • Support Non-R&D projects.
  • Sponsorship: at least 10% of the total project cost. Higher level of sponsorship is required for repeat application. Please refer to "Guide to Filling in the GSP Application Form" for details.
  • Projects may include conferences, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, promotional events, popular science activities, events or projects to support upgrading and development of industry, etc.
  • Projects for promotion of products/services of any specific commercial entity will generally not be supported.

Application

GSP invites applications for funding all year round. The cut-off date was 30 June 2025 for applications to be assessed in October 2025 to January 2026 normally. Applications received after this date will be assessed in February to May 2026 normally. Please read the following documents before submitting an application:

Assessment

The GSP Secretariat will check the eligibility and completeness of the applications received and may seek clarification or supplementary information from the applicants if necessary. Eligible applications will be considered by the GSP Vetting Committee in accordance with the assessment framework.

Applicants may be required to attend assessment meetings to answer questions from the Vetting Committee. Applications supported by the Committee will be submitted to the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology for approval of funding.

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