Distance Business Programme

[Distance Business Programmen] is a 500 million subsidy under the Anti-epidemic Fund to upgrade the technology of small and medium-sized enterprises in Hong Kong and survive the epidemic! Wechatbiz has been analyzing different government subsidy information for everyone, and this time we will answer the application strategy of the “Distance Business Programme”!

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What does the distance business plan actually support?

The distance business plan is a funding plan proposed by the Innovation and Technology Bureau and implemented by the Hong Kong Productivity Council. Each company has 300,000 yuan to enhance the technological capabilities of remote business and reduce the impact of the epidemic on business. Each IT project can support 100,000 yuan. Most particularly, according to government information, this time the department will be fully funded, and at the same time the examination and approval department will be express, about 10 working days.

What can the application funds be used for?

The funds need only be technology applications that help remote businesses, such as:
online stores
e-marketing
cybersecurity
remote document management
remote team management
virtual meeting
The purchase and adoption of technology solutions and related training will be fully funded by the authorities.

Which industries can apply for D-Biz?

There are no industry restrictions for the time being, as long as the subsidy department can contribute to the technology application of remote business, you can apply. For example, a retail store can apply for a remote business plan to open an online store. The restaurant can also apply for remote business and open an online takeout service. The education center can offer online courses. For clinics, you can also set up an online examination system.

What is the application qualification of Anti-epidemic Fund's D-Biz?

According to the information of the Government’s Anti-epidemic Fund, all companies holding Hong Kong business certificates can also apply for the D-Biz. However, listed companies, statutory agencies and non-governmental organizations that receive public funds are not subject to program funding.

How to download the application form in D-Biz?

The remote business plan is implemented by the Productivity Promotion Bureau. You can go to the HKPC official website to download the application form. Website Department: https://www.hkpc.org/zh-HK/distance-business-programme Please submit the application form directly to the Productivity Council

What is the application process of D-Biz?

The application process of the remote business plan has not yet been announced, and we will release it to everyone when we have the latest news. You can find the right funded project first and prepare a business registration certificate to apply for the remote business plan.

What is the amount of funding for each company in the Remote Business Plan?

Each company can get a maximum of 300,000 yuan in funding, and each project is 100,000 yuan, that is, a company can get up to 3 IT projects. The entire plan is 500 million yuan.

How many places are there in the remote business plan?

According to government press releases, there are 3,000 places in the Remote Business Plan.

Does the applicant company need to advance the IT solution before applying for funding from the ITB?

For example, the applicant company must first pay 100,000 yuan to the IT company. After the IT project is completed, can it apply to HKPC for the full amount of 100,000 yuan?

The application process of the remote business plan has not yet been announced, and we will release it to everyone when we have the latest news.

How to become a remote business plan service provider?

HKPC already has a formal application form for remote business plan service providers. If you are an IT Vendor, please go directly to HKPC to register. Register to join the “Distance Business Programme” (Distance Business Programme) service provider list

Can Taobao store apply for remote business plan?

No matter the online shop developed by the monthly fee, you can.

Is the hardware included in this plan?

Yes, with one solution as the theme, as long as the hardware is in the solution. For example, takeaway shop, he can apply for this remote business plan can purchase hardware to cooperate with the use of software.

Can I apply for a remote business funding if I already have an IG Facebook online store?

It can be only as long as it can make the store provide more services, such as chat robot AR, VR, etc.

Can NGO non-profit organizations also apply for remote business funding?

Yes, but the details will be announced next week (29/4).

Can companies from the Cyberport of the Science Park now apply for remote business funding?

Yes, as long as it complies with the main purpose of this remote business plan.

The plan has applied for a technology voucher, can I still apply for the remote business plan?

No.

Can a new company apply for a remote business plan?

No, it will only let existing companies apply.

Is it necessary to obtain a quotation from a remote business-funded service provider before approval?

No further information will be given next week

The company has already used the technology voucher, can I still apply for the remote business plan?

Yes, but the project cannot be funded by technology vouchers.

How to reimburse the expenses of digital media marketing for the remote business plan?

It is calculated according to a marketing plan.

If I do overseas online shopping, can I apply for a remote business plan?

It should be possible, but pay attention to the application details.

How to become a service provider of remote business plan?

Please note that there will be further information next week.

Do I want to compare the quotations of different companies?？

Please note that there will be further information next week.

I already have an online store, can I apply for a remote business plan?

Yes, as long as it conforms to the purpose of this plan, that is, to upgrade technology to do remote business.

Is this remote business plan fully funded?

Yes, it is fully funded. But companies have to pay first.

Where can I apply for this plan?

HKPC. The Productivity Bureau is the secretariat of this plan, but the final approval is also approved by the Innovation and Technology Bureau.

Are there any industries that can be prioritized?

No, as long as there is a business registration.

Is it first-come, first-served, first-in, first-hand processing?

Please note that there will be further information next week.

Can I apply for three projects for remote business funding at the same time?

A plan can apply for three projects at the same time, each project (such as online stores, digital marketing) the maximum funding is 100,000 yuan, the maximum funding for each company is 300,000.

Can self-employed people apply?

You must have a business registration before you can apply for funding from the Remote Business Plan.

Can I apply for remote business funding for training alone?

No, training must be coordinated with related IT projects.

Can I write a plan in Chinese?

Yes.

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