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[ 📢“The BUD Fund – E-commerce Easy” Officially Launched!💵] To support SMEs in promoting or developing electronic commerce (e-commerce), a new initiative, “E-commerce Easy” under the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund) launched today. It enables enterprises to make use of HK$1 million in funding for the implementation of e-commerce projects in the Mainland flexibly within the cumulative funding ceiling of HK$7 million. Meanwhile, the funding ceilings for individual measures are also relaxed, which give enterprises more flexibility to develop their Mainland business! Want to know more about E-commerce Easy? Feel free to visit https://lnkd.in/gJteDPR. #hkpc #BUDFUND #EcommerceEasy

[💰🏭Utilise Government Funding of Up to HK$45M to Establish Smart Production Lines👨🏻🏭👩🏻🏭] Watch this clip and get to know the New Industrialisation Funding Scheme (NIFS) in 24 seconds. NIFS aims to subsidise manufacturers to set up new smart production lines in Hong Kong. All companies incorporated in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) are eligible to apply! Provided that the entire or a significant portion of the applying production line fulfils the “smart manufacturing” criteria, funding will be provided on a 1 : 2 (government : company) matching basis. Approved applicant can receive a total maximum funding of HK$45M! NIFS invites applications all year round. Applicant is to register with the Innovation and Technology Commission Funding Administrative System (ITCFAS) prior to submitting the application electronically. If you are ready to step up to smart manufacturing, please apply soon – and we’re happy to give a hand too! Visit https://lnkd.in/gYxYD6ym or give us a call at (852) 2788 5678 to inquire further. #NIFS #SmartProductionLine #HKGovtFunding #SmartManufacturing

【🌞Summer InnoTalent Programme - Unlock Insights: Gain Inspiration from Management🙌🏻】   Our Summer InnoTalents come not only from local universities (The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, and Hong Kong Shue Yan University), but also from top universities around the world, including Peking University and Tsinghua University in the Asia-Pacific region, Stanford University and Cornell University in the United States, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London and University of Edinburgh, University of Leeds in the United Kingdom as well as the University of Toronto in Canada.   During the chit-chat session today, Executive Director Mr. Mohamed D. Butt and Chief People and Culture Officer Mr. Brian Wong shared invaluable insights on the HKPC's mission, core values and vision for "New Quality Productive Forces" and "Micro-factory". Our InnoTalents had the opportunity to engage directly with our leadership, asking thoughtful questions and gaining inspiration to maintain an innovative, future-focused mindset. We're excited to embark on this journey with such a dynamic group of emerging talents.   Wishing our Summer InnoTalents an enriching and impactful experience ahead!   #hkpc #SummerInnoTalentProgramme2024 #SummerInternship #HKPCInnoTalent #FutureofWork

[HKPC is the proud recipient of THREE awards from the HKET Excellence Awards 2024 🥂 🥂 🥂] Heartfelt congrats to SME ReachOut for being awarded “Excellence in SME Support Organisation”, plus HKPC Academy, for being awarded “Outstanding Corporate Training Organisation” and “Outstanding TechEd Training Services Provider" at the HKET Excellence Awards 2024! The trio of awards is a significant recognition to both the Academy and SME ReachOut’s unwavering dedication to excellence. ✅ Want to learn more about the latest available government subsidy schemes and help your business achieve sustained growth? Please visit https://lnkd.in/gw_6DEf9 ✅ Want to equip yourself with #FutureSkills and stay competitive? Check out https://lnkd.in/gKyqeZx #HKPC #SMERO #SMEReachOut #HKET #HKETExcellenceAwards

[ 🏆HKPC receives GovMedia Conference and Awards for Easy BUD 🎉] HKPC has been awarded the Hong Kong Process Optimisation of the Year - Statutory Board category at the GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024 for its Easy BUD initiative. This recognition underscores HKPC's efforts to streamline the application process and facilitate timely business expansion for Hong Kong enterprises. Under the Easy BUD, the application form, requirements for supporting documents, as well as vetting arrangements, have been streamlined, addressing the demand for a more expeditious application process and enables the timely expansion of local enterprises through access to funding. Learn more about this award-winning initiative and others winning projects: https://lnkd.in/gwjfvpbv #hkpc #BEE #BIZExpandsEasy #GovernmentFunding 

【🧭Summer InnoTalent Programme - Discovering Hong Kong: Unveiling the Vibrant Heartbeat of a Global City! 🏙 】 The HKPC Summer InnoTalent team recently embarked on a city hunt team-building activities, including an exhilarating city exploration in Hong Kong. From HKPC to iconic landmarks including the district of Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay, the experience immersed their diverse team in the vibrant culture of the city, enabling them to gain newfound respect and connection with one another, as well as a renewed sense of curiosity to continue exploring the world around them and know more about the cultural and historical fusion of East and West in Hong Kong. This enriching experience has left a lasting impact on the team as they prepare for the upcoming events in the Summer InnoTalent Programme. Please stay tuned for more updates about our Summer Interns’ exciting I&T internship journey! #hkpc #SummerInnoTalentProgramme2024 #SummerInternship #InnoTalent #CulturalDiscovery #CityExplorer

To check out highlights from the first three days of the Inner Mongolia Mission Tour, please click below: Day 1 - https://lnkd.in/gcupTjtt Day 2 - https://lnkd.in/gyunK9tX Day 3 - https://lnkd.in/gss8UrBD

For those who would like to check out highlights from the first two days of the tour, please check these links out: Day 1 - https://lnkd.in/gcupTjtt Day 2 - https://lnkd.in/gyunK9tX

[Next-Gen E-Commerce Marketing: AI-Powered SEO and Creative Content]   In just 3.5 hours, acquire an in-depth knowledge of AI-Powered SEO fundamentals and design your creative promotional content with AI tools. By completion of this programme, you will be able to apply the knowledge learnt and develop your unique promotion content instantly!   ☑Sign up now as seated are limited: http://u.hkpc.org/aZw💡

【Join the “Microsoft Copilot SME AI Enablement Program” to master AI & boost work efficiency by up to 29%】   According to Microsoft “Work Trend Index 2023”, leveraging generative AI tools at work can boost efficiency by up to 29%! Are you ready to master AI for business, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness?   As a smart worker, how could you “lose at the starting line”? HKPC’s “Digital DIY” Portal will join hands with Microsoft Hong Kong to present “Microsoft Copilot SME AI Enablement Program” and launch the “3+1 Ultimate Smart Combo”！   The programme offers: ✅ AI for Business 2-hr Hands-on Workshop: learn prompt engineering and how to integrate AI into daily work through top 10 tasks and real-life use cases tailored to 3 major job functions including Sales & Marketing, Human Resources & Administration, and Customer Relations & Service (choose one) ✅ Service onboarding assistance+ ✅ 1-year technical support~ ✅ A FREE 12-month Copilot for Microsoft 365 for Enterprise license (valued at HK$2,808)*.   Spots are limited, enrol now! Stay ahead of the curve to boost work efficiency and effectiveness with AI for just HK$2,808! Click to sign up👉 http://u.hkpc.org/aZA   +Microsoft Copilot and M365 account registration and online related support services will be provided. ~Troubleshooting with 8x5 service support with Microsoft. *The above services are provided by authorised Microsoft resellers.   #hkpc #DDIY #AI #Microsoft #MicrosoftCopilot #M365 #SME #GenerativeAI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation