{"id":89509,"date":"2024-04-19T16:06:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T08:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rovertech.com.hk\/?p=89509"},"modified":"2024-11-06T13:06:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T05:06:21","slug":"bud-fund-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rovertech.com.hk\/en\/bud-fund-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010BUD Fund Application Guide\u3011Get Up to $7 Million Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"89509\" class=\"elementor elementor-89509 elementor-89326\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-695e8abd elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"695e8abd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-587d3dc1\" data-id=\"587d3dc1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7adb9b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"5a7adb9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14c21b1d elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"14c21b1d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-279b3d84\" data-id=\"279b3d84\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-467a448b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"467a448b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-755e43da\" data-id=\"755e43da\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47c14a9b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"47c14a9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41fd33f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41fd33f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention SMEs and e-commerce businesses! Expanding into mainland China and international markets is no longer a dream, thanks to the government&#8217;s &#8220;BUD Fund.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUD Fund offers up to HK$7 million in cumulative funding to help you promote your brand, upgrade equipment, register trademarks, and more, all at a low cost for higher returns. Here\u2019s how the BUD Fund can help you expand your business into larger markets.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-744670e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"744670e6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3be65c6c\" data-id=\"3be65c6c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3748da74 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__25b7e025\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a51896e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"2a51896e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-236e818a\" data-id=\"236e818a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-78e888b9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78e888b9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-45804b4\" data-id=\"45804b4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb0d931 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2cb0d931\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Objective of the BUD Fund<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c8e11b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c8e11b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;BUD Fund&#8221; stands for the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading, and Domestic Sales. It aims to encourage SMEs to explore markets in Mainland China and the ASEAN region. By focusing on the following 3 key areas, it helps Hong Kong businesses enhance their overall competitiveness:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brand Development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Increase your brand\u2019s visibility, uniqueness, and value, making it instantly recognizable to customers.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upgrading and Transformation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use the latest technology to improve efficiency, enhance product quality, and boost purchase and repurchase rates.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Market Expansion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gradually introduce your products to China and international markets, including participating in global exhibitions and advertising campaigns.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41fd457d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41fd457d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why You Should Apply for BUD Fund<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f1570b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7f1570b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>BUD Benefit 1: Expand Domestic and International Markets<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize BUD funding to enter mainland China and international markets, opening new business opportunities.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>BUD Benefit 2: Additional Funding<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive up to HK$7 million in cumulative funding to meet various business needs, from team expansion and brand promotion to purchasing production machinery and hiring external auditors.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>BUD Benefit 3: Brand Building<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand out in the market through brand promotion and website\/app development.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>BUD Benefit 4: Easy Application Process<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest 2023\/24 Policy Address introduces the &#8220;BUD Special Fund &#8211; Easy Application,&#8221; speeding up the approval process to within 30 working days.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>BUD Benefit 5: Boost Revenue at Low Cost<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotional activities and product\/service quality upgrades help attract new customers, significantly increasing sales.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f44b8aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f44b8aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2 Main Categories of BUD Fund<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-104e889 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"104e889\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;BUD Special Fund&#8221; covers two main categories:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d5f14 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70d5f14\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Mainland Program<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>ASEAN Program<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focuses on helping enterprises explore the Mainland China market.<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aims to assist businesses in entering ASEAN markets, including below countries:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><br \/><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ASEAN Countries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam<\/span><\/li><\/ul><br \/><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>EFTA Countries: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland<\/span><\/li><\/ul><br \/><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other Countries: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Macau, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6816ecf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6816ecf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BUD Funding Amount<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd0b2ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cd0b2ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\"><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Generation Application<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Easy Application<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><p><span>Funding ratio is 1:1 (50% government subsidy, 50% company contribution)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><p><span>Maximum cumulative funding cap is HK$7 million<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span>Up to HK$1 million funding per project<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Maximum of HK$100,000 per application<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span>Companies can be approved for up to 70 projects, with multiple projects running simultaneously (must be completed within 2 years)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Companies can be approved for up to 70 projects, with multiple projects running simultaneously (must be completed within 1 year)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span>Approval time is approximately 60 working days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span>Approval time is approximately 30 working days<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fbf8bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0fbf8bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BUD Funding Disbursement Methods<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c96c81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c96c81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><\/td><td><h3><b>Method 1: Initial Disbursement<\/b><\/h3><\/td><td><h3><b>Method 2: No Initial Disbursement<\/b><\/h3><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Initial Disbursement<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get up to 75% of the preliminarily approved funding amount<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not applicable<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Mid-term Disbursement<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not applicable<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get up to 50% of the total approved amount, depending on project progress and actual expenditure<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Final Disbursement<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the remaining balance of the approved funding<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the remaining balance of the approved funding<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Project Duration<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must be completed within 2 years<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Projects running over 18 months but not exceeding 24 months.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* <\/span><b>&#8220;Easy Application&#8221; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project does not have an initial disbursement.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">* <\/span><b>&#8220;Easy Application&#8221; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project means it can be approved within 30 working days, while general applications require 60 working days for approval.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b117b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0b117b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BUD Funding Scope - Popular Funding Categories<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbb37ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbb37ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BUD Special Fund covers a wide range of areas, primarily including the following:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>BUD Funding Scope 1: Brand Promotion<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Exhibitions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Funding for direct expenses related to participating in mainland China and international exhibitions or trade fairs.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Advertising and Promotion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Covers online advertising, spokesperson fees, copyright purchases, and influencer (KOL) marketing expenses (funding cap: up to 50% of the total project cost per application).<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Promotional Material Production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Design and production of promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and posters.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Product Sample Production\/Purchase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Funding for producing or purchasing product samples or models for development or display (funding cap: up to 30% of the total project cost per application).<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>BUD Funding Scope 2: Upgrading and Transformation<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Website and E-commerce Platforms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Establishing or optimizing company websites, e-commerce platforms, and online store systems (funding cap: up to HK$100,000 per application for website optimization).<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>App Development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Developing business-related mobile applications (funding cap: up to 50% of the total project cost per application).<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>New Technology and Equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Procuring new technology and equipment to enhance business efficiency (funding cap: up to 70% of the total project cost per application).<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>BUD Funding Scope 3: Establishing New Business Units<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Operational Expenses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Includes business registration, leasing, renovation, and daily expenses such as utilities (funding cap: up to 20% of the total project cost per application).<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>BUD Funding Scope 4: Hiring Talent<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>New Personnel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Expenses for hiring project-related talent and setting up related business units (funding cap: up to 50% of the total project cost per application).<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>BUD Funding Scope 5: Travel and Accommodation Expenses<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Related Travel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Covers travel and accommodation expenses for project-related activities between Hong Kong and Mainland China or FTA regions (funding cap: up to 20% of the total project cost per application).<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>BUD Funding Scope 6: Testing\/Certification Registration<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Quality Verification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Support for expenses related to product testing, certification, or registration in Hong Kong, Mainland China, or FTA regions.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>BUD Funding Scope 7: Applying for Product Patents\/Trademark Registration<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Patents and Trademarks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Applying for patents, trademarks, design patents, utility patents, or copyright protection (funding cap: up to HK$600,000 per enterprise).<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>BUD Funding Scope 8: Financial Auditing<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>External Auditing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Funding for external financial auditing fees (full funding, up to HK$10,000 per application, counted towards the enterprise\u2019s funding cap).<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For detailed BUD funding scope: Official Website &#8211; Funding Scope<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-182eeb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"182eeb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BUD Fund Application Eligibility<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b804b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b804b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>BUD Eligibility 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Registered non-listed enterprises in Hong Kong.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>BUD Eligibility 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Substantial business operations in Hong Kong, not accepting shell companies or businesses primarily operating overseas. Required documents include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee records<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial reports<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business transaction and operation records<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>BUD Eligibility 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Projects must involve brand development, upgrading and transformation, or market expansion (applicable to all industries).<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c23703 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c23703\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BUD Fund Application - Project Plan Writing Guide<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66dff18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66dff18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A comprehensive and convincing plan is key to a successful BUD application. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>1. Define Your Project Goals<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describe your project\u2019s specific goals and how it will enhance brand value and competitiveness, creating benefits.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><b>2. Detail Your Brand Promotion\/Upgrading Strategy<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specify your market promotion and brand promotion methods, including:<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><p><b>Target Audience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Detailed description of your target market.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><p><b>Market Needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Explain how your products\/services meet specific needs.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><p><b>Promotion Channels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use platforms like Instagram, Google, Amazon, eBay, Alibaba, etc.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><p><b>Promotion Activity Planning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Establish a clear execution timeline.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><p><b>Expected Outcomes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Set sales targets and predict the impact on sales growth.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><b>3. Expected Results<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List measurable goals for evaluating potential benefits.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><b>4. Budget Allocation<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detail the budget allocation, ensuring each expense is reasonable and compliant with BUD regulations.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><b>5. Project Timeline<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a clear timeline and key milestones, including expected outcomes and schedules.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cc8987 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8cc8987\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BUD Fund Application Process<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6212274 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6212274\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>1. Online Application Submission<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out the online application form on the official website with company details, project content, objectives, methods, timeline, budget, and expected benefits.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><b>2. Submit Supporting Documents<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include copies of:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Business Registration Certificate<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identity documents of major shareholders (holding 30% or more)<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of substantial business operations in Hong Kong<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct investment-related documents for Mainland China business, if applicable<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><b>3. Approval and Progress Inquiry<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for approval, check progress online. Typically completed within 60 working days after receiving all documents.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><b>4. Sign Disbursement Agreement<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><b>Initial Disbursement Agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Open a dedicated bank account for project funds management.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><p><b>No Initial Disbursement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No need for a dedicated bank account; projects can start the day after submission.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><b>5. Begin Approved Projects<\/b><\/p><p><b>6. Submit Progress Reports and Annual Audited Accounts<\/b><\/p><p><b>7. Apply for Mid-term Disbursement (if applicable)<\/b><\/p><p><b>8. Complete Project<\/b><\/p><p><b>9. Submit Final Project Report and Audited Accounts<\/b><\/p><p><b>10. Claim Final Disbursement<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For detailed BUD Fund application process: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mainland.bud.hkpc.org\/en\/content\/application\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUD Fund Official Website &#8211; Application Process<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b1c02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2b1c02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Popular Export Businesses Supported by BUD Fund<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b57696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b57696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Consumer Electronics and Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Smart home appliances, agricultural drones, home and industrial robots.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Fashion and Apparel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Popular in Asia, especially Mainland China, with potential in Southeast Asia for industrial sewing machines.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Jewelry and High-end Watches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Known globally for quality and craftsmanship.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Beauty and Personal Care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: High demand in APAC for innovative, high-quality cosmetics and care products.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Green Sustainable Products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Growing international demand driven by environmental awareness.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Home Goods<\/b><span>: Coffee machines, beauty devices, storage solutions.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a89627 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8a89627\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">BUD Fund Application - Important Notes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f58460 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f58460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Project Timing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: BUD funding cannot be used for already started projects, but it can be applied to new, independent parts of ongoing projects.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Sales Licenses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Required for sales-related projects.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Brand Registration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Required for creating new brands or promoting existing ones.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Promotion Relevance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hong Kong promotional activities must be directly related to Mainland or FTA market business.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><p><b>Project Duration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: General projects must be completed within 2 years, &#8220;Easy Application&#8221; projects within 1 year.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2456a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d2456a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: Why Apply for the BUD Special Fund?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288fc17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"288fc17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you run an e-commerce business or want to digitize and expand your traditional business into mainland China and international markets, the &#8220;BUD Special Fund&#8221; offers a valuable opportunity. It helps reduce market promotion and operational costs, open new markets, and increase profitability. With funding up to HK$7 million, businesses can aggressively implement development strategies.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2023\/24 government budget proposal introduces the &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budget.gov.hk\/2023\/eng\/budget19.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy Application<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; policy, simplifying the application process and speeding up approval, making it easier for SMEs to obtain funding for business growth. In summary, the BUD Special Fund provides financial support and paves the way for innovation and expansion.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For detailed BUD application information: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bud.hkpc.org\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Website<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have more questions about the &#8220;BUD Special Fund&#8221;? Or want to learn more about how to leverage BUD funding to grow your business? Contact us at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rovertech.com.hk\/en\/it-consultation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rovertech IT Consulting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now! 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