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Overseas/Mainland Market Development Support Scheme

Reimbursement support for eligible Cyberport companies expanding beyond Hong Kong.

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Official facts

Quick Facts

Provider
Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Programme type
Market expansion
Target stage
Seed / Early growth / Series A / Scale-up
Maximum support
Up to HK$200,000
Duration
24-month support period
Matching required
Not publicly specified
Equity required
No
Hong Kong company required
Yes
Company age limit
Cyberport programme alumnus generally within 5 years; other programme-specific conditions apply
Team requirement
Substantive Hong Kong technology operations
Application status
Active
Application model
Rolling

Editorial analysis

Who is it for?

This fit analysis is based on published eligibility and programme positioning. It is not an admission guarantee.

Cyberport companies with a product ready for Mainland or overseas markets.

Founder profile
Founder teamExisting business ownerInternational founder
Stage fit
SeedEarly growthSeries AScale-up
Sector fit
AI / Machine LearningSaaSSoftwareFinTechE-commerceCreator EconomyDigital MediaGaming
These fit tags are our interpretation of published eligibility, not an official commitment.

Who is probably not a good fit?

Teams outside the published applicant, sector, stage or company conditions should not apply solely because of the headline support. Check the current guide and weigh administration, cash-flow and reporting costs.

Financial and operating support

Maximum support
Up to HK$200,000
Payment model
Reimbursement-based
Stackability
Can complement incubation, but only approved market-development activities are reimbursable.
Double funding and cash flow
Expenses must not be funded by another public source and are subject to supporting evidence.

Eligibility

Published requirements

  • eligible Cyberport community company
  • Cyberport programme alumnus generally within 5 years; other programme-specific conditions apply
  • Substantive Hong Kong technology operations
Practical recommendation

Before investing in an application, verify applicant entity, company age, team, IP, budget, matching cash and eligible costs. Ask the programme directly about anything not published.

Editorial analysis

Application process

Unless an official guide says otherwise, this is an application-preparation framework, not an official assessment sequence or timing promise.

  1. 1

    Read the latest programme page and guide

  2. 2

    Confirm applicant, stage and sector eligibility

  3. 3

    Prepare project, team, budget and supporting evidence

  4. 4

    Apply through the official channel and answer assessment requests

  5. 5

    After admission, follow the agreement for milestones, reporting and claims

Sources

Official Resource Library

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Official webpage

Overseas/Mainland Market Development Support Scheme official programme source

The provider's official programme page for checking current purpose, eligibility, support and application access.

Original language
English
Version
Not publicly specified
Published
2025-12-12
Last verified
2026-08-25
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Reimbursement guide

Market Development Support Scheme Guides and Notes for Applicants

Supplementary official material. Check the source document, version and latest programme notice before applying.

Original language
English
Version
Revision 8
Published
2025-12-12
Last verified
2026-08-25
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Related visa and status guides

Starting a company or receiving support does not automatically create visa, extension or permanent-residence eligibility. Immigration decisions remain case-specific.

General Employment PolicyAn employment route generally based on a genuine professional role with a Hong Kong employer.Quality Migrant Admission SchemeAn admission route for highly skilled or talented applicants.Hong Kong permanent residence and right of abodeUnderstand ordinary residence, the seven-year requirement and long-term status planning.

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