The Policy Address Mentioned DTSPP. Hong Kong SMEs Should Plan Early.
The Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address announced on 16 September 2026 confirmed that Cyberport will provide matching subsidies to help more SMEs adopt artificial intelligence and cybersecurity digital solutions. Business owners and operations leads across Hong Kong should audit and map their core workflows now to prepare for this upcoming round of support.
The funding direction is officially confirmed to focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Official application portals at Cyberport have not yet opened, so avoid unverified claims about filing application forms immediately.
Previous Pilot Scheme (Closed in May 2025)
Capped at HK$50,000 (1:1 matching ratio); strictly limited to four sectors (food and beverage, retail, tourism, and personal services); primarily funded off-the-shelf starter packages such as e-payment, POS, online promotion, and basic CRM.
Policy Address Enhancements (In Preparation & Consultation)
The government previously signaled an injection of approximately HK$300 million to broaden scope into artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Exact subsidy ceilings, eligible industry sectors, approved solution catalogues, and opening dates have not yet been officially released.
Plan early instead of waiting for forms
With the Technology Voucher Programme (TVP) having ceased accepting new applications on 31 December 2024, the broader trajectory of government funding schemes has shifted from purchasing generic off-the-shelf software packages toward demanding measurable operational improvements. Facing daily operational bottlenecks, enterprises should not passively wait for official submission forms. By developing tailored AI workflow systems to clarify internal document and communication handoffs, businesses can automate processes now and map verified workflows directly to approved categories once the new scheme launches.
Chasing premature application forms or spinning up another disconnected spreadsheet to track backlogs will not clear pending quotations or fulfillment delays.
Identify a single workflow
Target one repetitive, labour-heavy pain point—such as cross-checking purchase orders, drafting standardized quotes, or triaging customer inquiries—and define a clear proof of concept (POC).
Integrate systems with cybersecurity
Connect automated workflows to existing messaging platforms, spreadsheets, and back-office systems while establishing access controls and data boundaries to prevent staff from pasting client data into open tools.
Map to official solution catalogues
Once Cyberport publishes the approved solution list and full application terms, match your validated operational architecture against eligible categories to capture sustained business value.
Frasertec Limited assists enterprises in structuring practical workflow automation that channels scattered data from communication channels and spreadsheets reliably into billing and dispatch operations. If your business is actively expanding outside Hong Kong, another active funding track has also expanded support for enterprise AI applications, allowing companies to evaluate options in parallel.
FAQ: Can we submit a DTSPP application right now?
Cyberport's initial pilot round closed in May 2025. The enhanced round highlighted in the Policy Address is still undergoing preparatory planning and consultation. Official application portals have not opened yet, so applications cannot be submitted at this stage.
FAQ: Do the HK$50,000 cap and sector restrictions still apply?
The HK$50,000 funding ceiling and the four designated industry sectors applied only to the legacy pilot scheme. Eligibility criteria, funding caps, and matching terms for the upcoming AI and cybersecurity round will be determined by the forthcoming official guide.
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