Up to $600,000 of Hong Kong Government's Technology Voucher Programme (TVP)
- Applicable to some of ISO Management System Certification Services Provided by DQS
Launched in November 2016, TVP aims to support local enterprises / organisations in using technological services and solutions to improve productivity, or upgrade or transform their business processes. The program was revised was revised in late February 2018, expanding the eligibility requirements for enterprises. With effective of February 27, 2019, the program has been optimized.
As announced in the 2020-2021 Budget, the Hong Kong Government will further optimize the Technology Voucher Programme (TVP), starts from 1 April 2020.
Enterprises and organisations in Hong Kong could have the opportunity to receive funding from the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), to increase productivity or upgrade by utilizing Technology Services. Among the projects funded includes the following ISO international standard management system certifications provided by DQS (**):
** Reference: Page 20 of the "Technology Voucher Programme (TVP) - Guidance Notes for Applications" issued by the Government. (This guide may not be the latest version)
According to the budget, the enhancement measures for the Technology Voucher Programme was effective with April 1, 2020 are as follows:
Since 27 February 2019, the following enhancement measures have been implemented:
Eligible enterprises or organizations can submit an application through the Technology Voucher Programme Funding Administrative System, and then request quotations from their relevant certification bodies. Successful applicant required to complete the relevant project within 12 months and submit the final project report to obtain funding.
The information above is for reference only, and is not guaranteed to be the most up-to-date and accurate. Before you make a decision, please check out the Government official website for the latest information.
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