Enterprise Support Programme – Chinese Medicine Clinic Facilities Improvement Fund

(A1-4)

Funding

  • One application may cover more than one software or hardware improvement. Each eligible Chinese medicine clinic run by an individualmay receive up to$25,000in HKD;ifIf the item is equipment for storing Chinese herbs and it improves the quality of herbs dispensed by the clinic, it may be funded at up to 80% of the actual cost. Other items are funded at 50%.

    Please note: the organisation receives funding only if it buys the equipment after approval. Equipment bought outside the agreement period is not funded.

  • An applicant may apply more than once, but the total cap for the same applicant remains HK$25,000.

Eligibility

  • Funding is for eligible Chinese medicine clinics run by an individual at a fixed address. The clinic must be used solely for practice by a registered or listed Chinese medicine practitioner who holds a valid practising certificate under the Chinese Medicine Ordinance (Cap. 549).
  • From 3 July 2023, because of how clinics commonly operate, the scheme also covers Chinese medicine practices that hold a herbal retail and/or wholesale licence, and/or that also provide other healthcare services.

Application deadline

Applications accepted year-round

(A2-1, A2-2 and A2-3) – project application

Eligibility

A manufacturer in the HKSAR that holds a proprietary Chinese medicine manufacturer licence under the Chinese Medicine Ordinance (Cap. 549), but does not yet hold a GMP certificate, may apply.

Application deadline

Applications accepted year-round