Deadline: 28 May 2025
HKEX Foundation has launched the HKEX Impact Funding Scheme to support local recognised Social Enterprises (SEs).
Focus Areas
- The Scheme, in partnership with The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), aims to support SEs to develop innovative, vital and scalable solutions based on four focus areas:
- Financial Literacy
- Social Empowerment
- Talent Development
- Environmental Sustainability
Funding Information
- HKD800,000 to HKD 2,000,000 per project.
- The duration of each proposed project should be 12 or 24 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Social Enterprises (SEs) that have a clear social mission, revenue model, and a proven track record and:
- Listed on the Social Enterprise Directory (SED) managed by the HKCSS; or
- Accredited under the Social Enterprise Endorsement (SEE) Mark administered by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Social Enterprises (HKGCSE); or
- SEs with Tree Mark; or
- Previously or currently supported by the government’s SE funding schemes, such as The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund); Enhancing Self-Reliance Through District Partnership Programme (ESR); and Enhancing Employment of People with Disabilities through Small Enterprise Project (3E)
For more information, visit HKEX.
