DTSPP — Digital Transformation Support Pilot Programme
A Cyberport matching grant for F&B and retail SMEs going digital: up to HK$50,000 (the lower of 50% of project cost and HK$50,000), chosen from a list of pre-approved off-the-shelf digital solutions. Note — this round closed on 2026-03-31, and as of 2026-07 the portal shows it as closed; whether a new round reopens is to be verified.
You are an SME in F&B, retail, tourism, or personal services with fewer than 50 full-time employees, and want to use government matching money for digital payment, online promotion, or customer management solutions (and the programme has reopened).
Not in a target industry, or 50+ employees; to expand into markets, see BUD; for a loan, see SFGS.
- Deadline / window
- By cohort — this round closed on 2026-03-31, and as of 2026-07 the portal shows it closed (reopening to be verified)
- Employees
- Fewer than 50 full-time employees
- For whom
- SMEs in F&B, retail (excluding F&B), tourism, or personal services; registered under the Business Registration Ordinance; excludes listed, statutory, and subvented bodies
- Business registration certificate / certificate of incorporation
- Signed application declaration (with company chop)
- Two shopfront photos (operations + signage)
- Proof of address (a utility bill within 6 months, or a lease of ≥6 months) + any applicable industry licence
What does it fund?
You choose from Cyberport's pre-assessed list of off-the-shelf solutions, in three categories: (1) digital payment and in-store sales; (2) online promotion; (3) customer management and loyalty. Solutions must come from the pre-approved list — you can't freely pick your own vendor; places are limited and first-come does not guarantee approval, with total funding of HK$500M.
- 1
First confirm whether the programme is open
This round closed on 2026-03-31; before applying, check the DTSPP portal for a new cohort.
Pitfall: While the programme is closed, don't be lured by agents touting "DTSPP filing" services.
- 2
Self-check your eligibility
A target industry + fewer than 50 full-time employees + substantive operations in Hong Kong.
Pitfall: You can't reapply if you already have an approved or pending application.
- 3
Pick a solution from the pre-approved list + prepare documents
Business registration certificate, application declaration (chopped), two shopfront photos, proof of address, industry licence.
Pitfall: Choosing a vendor off the list means no funding.
- 4
Submit on the portal → matching grant paid
Once approved, the grant is paid on a 1:1 match, up to HK$50,000.
Pitfall: Places are limited — even submitting before the deadline may fail if the quota is full.
- 01F&B / retail → first check the DTSPP portal for a reopening; while it's closed, try SME ReachOut to match other funding.
- 02When it reopens → pick one of the three categories from the pre-approved list: digital payment, online promotion, or customer management.
- 03For larger or more general-purpose money → to expand into markets see BUD, for working capital see SFGS.
As of 2026-07, the DTSPP portal shows applications closed and the previous deadline of 2026-03-31 has passed; whether there is a new cohort or follow-on programme should be confirmed on the official portal. The project support period and turnover threshold are not stated on the official page.
Sources
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