Improve Your HR Technology with the Distance Business Programme (D-Biz)
Under Hong Kong’s second round of Anti-epidemic funds, one of the stand out measures was the Distance Business Programme (D-Biz). The Innovation and Technology Bureau launched a six-month, HK$ 500 Million scheme to help enterprises adopt IT solutions for developing distance business.
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the importance of remote working and good HR systems. The Hong Kong Government has recognized this to provide subsidies for improvement. Enterprises should take this opportunity to fast-track their technology to help streamline their HR system and manage their business. Implement smart HR systems for long-term business growth and success.
What Businesses Need to Know About D-Biz
Application for the Distance Business Programme (D-Biz) begins May 18 2020, and here is what you should know:
| Eligible: – All private enterprises (except listed companies, statutory bodies and NGOs receiving public funds) are eligible for application. – Eligible enterprises must have a valid Business Registration Certificate, ongoing business commenced before January 1 2020. – Businesses must also have substantive business operations in the related industry at time of application. |
| Fund Amount: – Each IT solution and the relevant training expenses can receive up to HK$100,000 in funds. – Enterprises can apply for up to 3 IT solutions. – The maximum amount one enterprise can receive is HK$300,000. |
| Completion Timeframe: – Distance business projects must be completed within 6 months. |
| Payment Procedure: – After the application has been approved, the enterprise will be disbursed 30% of the funding. Upon completion of the project and supporting documents being approved the remaining fund will be released. |
| Application Process: – Application period begins on 18 May 2020 and end 31st October 2020. – Completed through online application system. |
Source: hkpc.org, info.gov.hk
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For application and more information on the Distance Business Programme (D-Biz), please visit hkpc.org.
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