Remote working or service has become a new trend against the backdrop of the epidemic. Under the Anti-Epidemic Fund, the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) has launched the Distance Business (D-Biz) Programme to support enterprises to continue their business and services through the adoption of IT solutions. The Hong Kong Productivity Council is appointed as the Secretariat.

The D-Biz Programme will provide 100% funding support to qualified enterprises, subject to a cap of HK$100,000 per IT solution and HK$300,000 per enterprise.

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Examples of Distance Business Funding Scope

• Online / cloud based Financial management system
• Online / cloud based Human resources management system
• Remote document management and cloud storage
• Virtual meeting & conference tool
• Virtual team management & communications
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Digital payment / mobile POS

• Online business
• Online order taking & delivery
• Smart self-service system
• Online customer services & engagement
• Digital customer experience enhancement
• Other Online / custom-built / cloud based business support system

Eligibility

All private enterprises (except listed companies, statutory bodies and NGOs funded by the Government), are eligible to apply. Qualified enterprise must have valid Business Registration Certificate with business commenced before 1 January 2020 and have substantive business operation in the related industry at the time of application.

Application Period

This Programme is open for application from 18 May 2020