Never sell the subsidy
We sell a real market, trust, sales or operating outcome. Funding is a possible project-finance layer—not the reason to build weak work.
Funding-ready growth systems
Build the commercial project first.
Then assess the support around it.
theSerkan designs and delivers market expansion, buyer trust, trade-fair, AI and distributor systems for active Hong Kong enterprises. The work must make commercial sense even when no subsidy is approved.
Make the scope auditable
Deliverables, dependencies, procurement, acceptance, invoices, payments, KPI and evidence must be visible before implementation begins.
Keep the applicant in control
The client reviews every representation, appoints decision owners, submits its own declarations and preserves genuine records.
Hong Kong support landscape
Three routes. Different eligibility, timing and provider models.
Programme details can change. These summaries were reviewed in July 2026; the current official guide and implementing authority always govern.
Active routeBUD Fund
Market expansion, branding, upgrading and sales development.
A current Hong Kong support route for eligible non-listed enterprises with substantive operations in Hong Kong that are developing business in covered target markets.
- Government support is currently provided on a 1:3 matching basis, up to 25% of approved project cost.
- Easy BUD has a HK$150,000 funding ceiling per application; General applications have a HK$800,000 ceiling.
- The cumulative BUD ceiling is HK$7 million per enterprise.
- The current geographical scope covers 48 economies and includes more targeted support for eligible AI elements.
- Exhibition and export-marketing measures are now handled within the BUD framework.
- Best aligned with
- Export buyer trust, target-market websites and catalogues, trade fairs, distributor development, AI-enabled market expansion and e-commerce projects.
- Caution
- Approval, eligible expenditure and final reimbursement depend on the applicant, target market, scope, procurement, evidence and official assessment.
Provider watchlistEnhanced DTSPP
Ready-to-use digital solutions for Hong Kong SMEs.
The Government is preparing an enhanced round intended to include AI and cybersecurity solutions and potentially broader sector coverage.
- The previous programme used 1:1 matching support for approved ready-to-use digital solutions.
- The enhanced round is targeted for the second half of 2026, subject to final programme details.
- AI and cybersecurity are expected to become explicit solution areas.
- Provider registration, product criteria, pricing and sector scope must be confirmed when the new round opens.
- Best aligned with
- Repeatable CRM, loyalty, customer-response, online-promotion and practical AI products once the enhanced provider framework is confirmed.
- Caution
- theSerkan does not market any package as DTSPP-approved until Cyberport has formally opened and accepted the relevant provider and solution application.
Active routeThird-party Logistics Subsidy Scheme
Technology adoption for eligible Hong Kong 3PL operators.
A specialist route for non-listed third-party logistics providers adopting logistics technology that improves productivity, efficiency or ESG performance.
- Government support can cover up to two-thirds of approved project cost.
- The cumulative subsidy ceiling is HK$2 million per applicant enterprise.
- Eligible examples include applications, automation, AI, IoT and supply-chain technology.
- Each enterprise can receive support for up to four approved projects, normally completed within two years.
- Best aligned with
- Warehouse, shipment, exception, customer-portal, logistics-data, AI and operations systems for genuine third-party logistics companies.
- Caution
- This route is industry-specific. The applicant must provide third-party logistics services and maintain substantive Hong Kong operations.
Funding-ready flagship packages
Four high-value systems built around real market development.
Each package includes commercial strategy, implementation and an evidence layer. The lower theoretical cost shown is illustrative only and assumes the full example cost is approved at the current 25% BUD matching rate.
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Funding-ready market expansion system
Export Buyer Trust OS
A serious buyer can understand the company, verify proof, navigate product categories and continue into a qualified commercial enquiry.
Illustrative HK$188,000 approved project
Illustrative government shareHK$47,000
Illustrative enterprise shareHK$141,000
Not a quotation, eligibility decision or approval promise. Actual recognised cost may be lower and programme ceilings may apply.
Open the full offer →02
Funding-ready exhibition and export system
Trade Fair Revenue OS
The exhibition becomes a measurable buyer-acquisition project with clear messages, lead ownership and a post-event closing route.
Illustrative HK$278,000 approved project
Illustrative government shareHK$69,500
Illustrative enterprise shareHK$208,500
Not a quotation, eligibility decision or approval promise. Actual recognised cost may be lower and programme ceilings may apply.
Open the full offer →03
Funding-ready AI market expansion system
AI Export Buyer Desk
International enquiries receive faster, more consistent and better-governed answers while qualified opportunities reach the right human owner with useful context.
Illustrative HK$318,000 approved project
Illustrative government shareHK$79,500
Illustrative enterprise shareHK$238,500
Not a quotation, eligibility decision or approval promise. Actual recognised cost may be lower and programme ceilings may apply.
Open the full offer →04
Funding-ready channel development system
Distributor Launch OS
The company can identify, approach, qualify, evaluate and onboard distributor candidates through a credible and controlled process.
Illustrative HK$398,000 approved project
Illustrative government shareHK$99,500
Illustrative enterprise shareHK$298,500
Not a quotation, eligibility decision or approval promise. Actual recognised cost may be lower and programme ceilings may apply.
Open the full offer →Applicant readiness
A strong project cannot repair an ineligible applicant.
The first review checks whether the Hong Kong enterprise, target market, commercial objective, cash contribution, timing, procurement and evidence ownership are credible enough to continue.
Run the Funding Fit Check →The applicant must be the Hong Kong enterprise seeking support.
Group and subsidiary structure may require careful checking.
Real operations and transactions must be supported with genuine records.
The project needs a real commercial rationale outside Hong Kong.
BUD currently requires at least 75% enterprise contribution in cash.
Quotations, contracts, invoices, payments and acceptance must remain clear.
The delivery model
One connected path from fit to evidence.
The project does not start with a government form. It starts with the business decision and only moves forward when applicant and scope readiness are credible.
Funding Fit Check
Screen applicant, market, purpose, cash, timing, procurement and project status.
Free self-assessmentFunding-Ready Scope Sprint
Define objectives, deliverables, timeline, budget logic, KPI, responsibilities and evidence plan.
Scoped paid engagementClient application
The applicant or its independent adviser completes, verifies and submits official declarations.
Applicant-ownedSystem implementation
theSerkan delivers the approved commercial scope with review, acceptance and change control.
Founder-led deliveryEvidence & Reporting Pack
Organise outputs, approvals, procurement, invoices, payments, KPI and closeout evidence.
Reporting-ready handoverWhat theSerkan can do
Design, scope, implement and evidence the commercial project.
- Commercial diagnosis and target-market architecture
- Funding-ready scope, budget logic, KPI and vendor brief
- Website, catalogue, AI, lead, proposal and workflow implementation
- Acceptance, evidence, QA and reporting structure
- Clarification drafts based on genuine client information
What theSerkan will not do
Promise approval, invent operations or control the client’s declaration.
- Claim government appointment or “approved consultant” status
- Guarantee funding, reimbursement, leads, sales or distributors
- Create false invoices, quotations, customers or operating records
- Hide connected-party relationships or procurement conflicts
- Submit declarations the applicant has not reviewed and accepted
Start with the applicant
Bring the market you want to enter.
We will test the project around it.
The free check provides a preliminary route—not an official eligibility decision. A founder review confirms whether to stop, narrow the project or prepare a funding-ready scope.