The EMF Fund provides financial support to Hong Kong SMEs to participate in overseas exhibitions, advertising, website development, and other export promotion activities, helping them reduce marketing costs, enhance brand visibility, and expand into markets outside Hong Kong.
Eligibility for EMF Fund application
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SMEs Registered in Hong Kong – The applicant must be a small or medium-sized enterprise registered in Hong Kong.
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Substantive Business Operations – The company must conduct genuine business activities in Hong Kong; shell companies or those primarily operating outside Hong Kong are not eligible.
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Funding Ceiling – The cumulative amount received must not exceed the maximum funding limit set by the scheme. Companies with similar Business Registration details will be treated as a single enterprise, with funding consolidated.
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Eligible Activities – The promotional activities must not be organized, co-organized, or affiliated with the applicant or the event organizer.
Scope of funding by EMF Fund
Funding amount by EMF Fund
The EMF Fund covers 50% of the total approved project cost. For example, for a HK$200,000 project, the funding amount would be HK$100,000. The maximum cumulative funding per company is HK$1 million, with a cap of HK$100,000 per application.
Application process for EMF Fund
- Obtain Project Quotations – Client secures quotations for the intended promotional activities.
- Execute Project – Client carries out the approved project.
- Document Submission – Client provides company documents to Linkz Consulting for report preparation and proof compilation; CityLinkers submits the application.
- Await TDC’s Response – Follow up on any queries or additional requirements.
- Funding Disbursement – Upon approval, the EMF Fund amount is released to the client.
