Youth Planning and Development Services

Youth Entrepreneurship Service Center

Entrepreneurship is one of the key focuses for youth development. Therefore, our "Youth Entrepreneurship Service Center" aims to provide entrepreneurial support, funding, and incubation services for young individuals who are interested in starting their own businesses. Our objective is to inspire their entrepreneurial spirit, foster innovative thinking among youth, and assist them in acquiring the necessary knowledge and soft skills for establishing and running a business.

Objectives:

1. Venture Companion

We aim to provide personalized services and sustainable support to young entrepreneurs at different stages of their development and based on their specific needs. Our goal is to support creative startups and young individuals in their entrepreneurial endeavors while fostering local cultural, artistic, and innovative technological development.。

2. Dream launch entrepreneurial journey

We assist young entrepreneurs in developing their business plans and connect them with business networks to enhance their resources and connections. Through a diverse range of services, including entrepreneurial coaching, funding support, business training, exhibition platforms, and entrepreneurial competitions, we aim to strengthen their capabilities and provide more opportunities for young individuals to realize their ideas and creativity.

Target Groups:

Young entrepreneurs aged 18-40 who are interested in starting their own business, with a focus on nurturing Hong Kong local brands and startups primarily engaged in "cultural creativity" and "innovative technology/techniques"

Funding Scheme:

Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the GBA- "StarAgent" Programme

The "StarAgent" program, funded by the Youth Development Fund of the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, has been launched for a period of three years starting from February 2021. It aims to provide entrepreneurial support to young individuals aged 18-40 who aspire to start businesses in Hong Kong or other cities in the Greater Bay Area. The support includes funding, start-up knowledge, market access, and networking opportunities.

The program selects 22 entrepreneurial teams, each receiving either HKD 600,000 or HKD 125,000 in startup funding. The teams that receive funding are also provided assistance in establishing their businesses in the Greater Bay Area. Meanwhile, the teams that are not awarded funding can still access other forms of entrepreneurial support.