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Environment and Ecology BureauTemporarily paused

Green Tech Fund

Matching support for decarbonisation and environmental R&D, with company funding exhausted before the first government disbursement.

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Official facts

Quick Facts

Provider
Environment and Ecology Bureau
Programme type
Grant
Target stage
Seed / Early growth
Maximum support
HK$2.5 million to HK$20 million for a company project
Duration
Up to 3 years for company applicants
Matching required
Company contributes at least one-third of total project cost
Equity required
No
Hong Kong company required
Yes
Company age limit
Not publicly specified
Team requirement
Not publicly specified
Application status
Temporarily paused
Application model
Batch / cohort

Editorial analysis

Who is it for?

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

Green-tech projects with measurable environmental benefit, R&D, trials and commercial potential.

Founder profile
Founder teamExisting business ownerInternational founder
Stage fit
SeedEarly growth
Sector fit
GreenTechClimateTechNew MaterialsManufacturing
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
HK$2.5 million to HK$20 million for a company project
Payment model
Reimbursement-based
Stackability
Suitable for substantial environmental R&D, not general ESG consulting or ordinary green marketing.
Double funding and cash flow
Milestone reporting, audits and cost separation apply; the 2026 round closed on 13 February 2026.

Eligibility

Published requirements

  • Hong Kong company conducting decarbonisation or environmental R&D
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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This page provides a plain-language interpretation of official materials. The official source remains authoritative.

Programme guide

Green Tech Fund Guide to Applicants

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

Original language
English
Version
January 2026
Published
2026-01-01
Last verified
2026-08-25
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Official webpage

Green Tech Fund official programme source

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

Original language
English
Version
2026 application round
Published
2026-02-13
Last verified
2026-08-25
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Claim guide

Green Tech Fund Project Administration

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

Original language
English
Version
Not publicly specified
Published
Not publicly specified
Last verified
2026-08-25
View official document

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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.

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Sources and maintenance

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