General Support Programme

Objectives:

• Support non-research and development (R&D) projects that contribute to upgrading and developing industries.
• Foster an innovation and technology culture in Hong Kong.
• Promote popular science.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Organisations in Hong Kong including:
  • Non-profit making trade/industry associations or chambers of commerce.
  • Public bodies (e.g., Hong Kong Productivity Council, Vocational Training Council).
  • Charitable organisations registered under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
  • Local universities or other tertiary/post-secondary institutes by statute.
  • District Councils.
  • Local unincorporated/incorporated companies under the Companies Ordinance.

Key Features:

• Supports non-R&D projects such as conferences, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, promotional events, popular science activities, and projects supporting industry upgrading and development.
• Sponsorship covers at least 10% of the total project cost; higher sponsorship required for repeat applications.
• Projects promoting products/services of specific commercial entities are generally not supported.
• Project events/activities should primarily be conducted within Hong Kong; activities outside Hong Kong require strong justification and should not exceed 50% of total project cost.

Application Process:

• Applications accepted year-round.
• Cut-off date for assessment in October 2025 to January 2026 is 30 June 2025; later applications assessed February to May 2026.
• Applicants must read the Guide to Filling in the GSP Application Form, complete the GSP Application Form, and follow Funding and Administrative Guidelines.
• Applications are checked for eligibility and completeness by the GSP Secretariat.
• Eligible applications are reviewed by the GSP Vetting Committee based on an assessment framework.
• Applicants may be required to attend assessment meetings.
• Approved applications are submitted to the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology for funding approval.
• Applicants are notified in writing of the results.

Contact for enquiries:

• Tel: (852) 3655 5678
• Email: enquiry@itf.gov.hk