New Funding: Pilot Manufacturing and Production Line Upgrade Support Scheme - Manufacturing+

Launched in November 2025, the Pilot Manufacturing and Production Line Upgrade Support Scheme (Manufacturing+) aims to support enterprises carrying out manufacturing operations or running production lines in Hong Kong to formulate smart production strategies and introduce advanced technologies into their existing manufacturing operations or production lines.

Eligibility
Applicant must fulfill the following requirements:

(a)(i) is registered in Hong Kong under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310) (“BRO”); or

(a)(ii) is incorporated and registered in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622);

AND

(b) is neither a listed company in Hong Kong nor a government subvented organisation or subsidiary of any government subvented organisation;

AND

(c) has been carrying out manufacturing operations or running one or more production lines for at least one year in Hong Kong and the manufacturing operations or production lines are related to the project under the application.

Application
Manufacturing+ is open for applications throughout the year. Applicants should only submit their applications by one of the following methods, after completing the necessary e-procurement procedure on the same website :

1. Through the dedicated website ; or
2. by sending the completed electronic form, together with other required documents, to the Secretariat (email: mplus-enquiry@hkpc.org).

Applicants should study the Guidance Notes below before submitting their application and may contact the Secretariat via hotline or email for assistance if they encounter difficulties in e-procurement or submitting applications.

Assessment
Upon receipt of an application, the Secretariat will check its eligibility and conduct a preliminary screening. The Secretariat may seek clarification or supplementary information from the applicant if necessary. Only eligible applications will be submitted to the Committee on Technology Adoption and Production Line Upgrade (the Committee).  Applications supported by the Committee will be submitted to the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology for approval of funding.