Unlisted companies registered or incorporated in Hong Kong [holding BR, NAR1, Form1(a) /Form (c)]

Non-government funding agencies or affiliates of any government funding agencies

Have substantive business operations in Hong Kong at the time of application submission

Applicant companies with similar business registration information (such as business nature, address, contact number, shareholders/directors) will be regarded as connected companies. A related company will be treated as a single company, that is, the cumulative funding amount received will be combined and cannot exceed the cumulative funding ceiling.

Business Registration Certificate

Companies Registry Annual Return (NAR1) or Business Registration Office Form 1(a)/1(c)

Proof of business operation within 3 months when submitting the application (invoice, receipt, contract, utility bill, etc.)

A copy of the Hong Kong ID card or passport of the person signing the application form