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Information and Technology Bureau (ITB)
Distance Business Programme (D-Biz)
With the continuous outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, all walks of life have suffered from the impact of knock-on effect. The former Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Nicholas W. Yang, announced that the Innovation and Technology Bureau will allocate HKD$500 million to launch a Distance Business Programme under the Anti-epidemic Fund, in order to support local enterprises to continue their business and services through adoption of IT solutions during the epidemic.
D-Biz
I.T Solutions & Examples
1. Online Store
Shopify
Shopline
WordPress
WooCommerce
2. Online Order & Delivery
Smart Self-service System
Online Food Ordering Platform
Delivery Solution
Smart Lockers
Smart Kiosk
Smart Vending Machine etc
3. Online Customer Services &
Engagement
Online Ticketing System
Online Booking System
Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)
Virtual Service Delivery
Online Medical Consultation
4. Customer Digital
Experience Upgrade
ChatBot
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Augmented Reality (AR)
Virtual Reality (VR)
Customer Analysis etc (Data Analysis)
5. Digital Marketing
Google Advertisement
Facebook, IG & Linkedin Advertisement
Facebook, IG, Linkedin Page Management
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
eDM
Ad Film Shooting
6. Digital Payment
Mobile POS
Paypal
Payme
Stripe
Alipay
WeChat Pay
WeChat Mini Program Food Ordering System
7. Cloud-Based Financial
Management System
ZOHO Book
ZOHO Invoicing
XERO
MYOB
8. Cloud-Based Human
Resources Management System
Electronic Payroll Payment
Salary Management System
Employee Self-Service Portal
Talent Management
Online Training Management
Online & Location-Based Attendance
Clocking Monitoring & Reporting
Employee Leave Management
Employee Reimbursement Handling System
9. Remote Document
Management & Cloud Storage
Shared Drive
Remote Access Services (RAS)
Remote Desktop Control for Document
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
10. Web Conferencing Tool
ZOHO Meeting
Microsoft Team
Google Meet
11. Virtual Team
Management & Communication
Collaboration Tools
Zoho Project
Asana
Teamwork.com
Instant Messaging Software
Slack
12. Cybersecurity Solution
Firewall
Anti-Virus
Anti-Malware Solution
13. Cloud Business Support System
Enterprise Resources Planning System (ERP)
E-Application Form & Approval Workflow (BP | BI)
Robotic Process Automation
Applicable Industries & Examples
Tutorial Center
Online Video Tutorial
Online Course System
Website
Webinar
Online Tuition Fee Payment
Monthly Payment
Office
Video Conferencing System
Cloud Based Document Management System
Cloud Based Team Management
Business Workflow Automation (AI)
Online Accounting & Payment System
Company Website
Retail Store
E-Shop
Live Streaming Marketing
E-Shop Electronic Payment
Digital Marketing
Food & Beverage
Beauty Salon
Tourism
Photographer
Interior Decoration
Entertainment
Fashion
Finance
Jewellery
Clinic
Property
Sports
Wedding
Insurance
Distance Business Programme D-Biz
Subsidy Coverage
Purchase
Software & Hardware
Software Examples
Microsoft Team
Microsoft Office 365
Google Meet
Google G-Suite
Zoho Meeting
Zoho CRM
Zoho Creator
Alipay
WeChat Pay
Paypal
Shopify
Shopline
WooCommerce
Adopt & Set Up
Software
Procurement Consulting
Procurement
User ID Setup
Programming
Copywriting
Graphic Design
Motion Graphic
Web Design
E-Shop (incl. Chatbot, Digital Payment, Mobile POS)
User Digital Experience Upgrade
Cybersecurity
Video Conferencing System
Accounting System (Invoicing System)
HR Management System
Cloud Storage & Remote Documentation System
Remote Team Management System
Android Solution (Smart Kiosk)
ERP, CRM & Business Process System
Mobile App Development
User Training
Service Examples
Initial Setup Tutorial
Digital Marketing Strategy
E-Shop Step by Step Tutorial
Software Management & Operation
Software User Daily Usage
Remote Team Management Guide
HR Management System Guide
Cloud Storage & Remote Documentation Guide
Cybersecurity Guide
Distance Business Programme D-Biz
Eligibility
Company Scale
Non-Hong Kong registered company
Listed company
Statutory body
Publicly-funded NGO
HKBR obtained after 1 Jan 2020
No substantive business at the time D-Biz launched
Valid HKBR
Limited company
Unlimited company
HKBR obtained before 1 Jan 2020
Substantive business at the time D-Biz launched
Business Nature
Any lawful business
Main Business
D-Biz would be helpful for:
Business before COVID-19
New business in COVID-19
Affect employees to return to office
Affect store operation
Distance Business Programme D Biz
Application Process
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Know More about ITB
Distance Business Programme D-Biz
Anti-epidemic Fund is a fiscal measure launched by the HKSAR government to respond to the needs of the public and the society in the time of COVID-19, in order to help all walks of life and keep workers in employment. Related policies have been adopted in 2020-21 Budget, and around HKD$3 million has already been allocated since 2020.
Distance Business Programme (D-Biz) is a quickly approved full funding scheme launched by the Innovation and Technology Bureau under the second round of the HKD$500 million Anti-epidemic Fund. Within the 6-month scheme period, the programme will support enterprises to purchase, adopt and set up software and related training expenses to develop their remote business to fight against the epidemic. Every I.T solution will be subject to a cap of HKD$100,000, and HKD$300,000 per enterprise.
As D-Biz will adopt fast approval that only takes 10 working days, the efficiency of proposal preparation is essential. The earlier enterprises obtain funding support, the earlier they adopt remote business to fight the economic impact of COVID-19. We are applying our extensive experience in digital marketing to help all walks of live by providing adoptable solutions and setting up remote business systems. Only in this way will we be sure that every application is successful and that enterprises can rise up to challenges.
Please proceed to Application Guide Part 2 (to be continued…)