SME & Enterprise: Grant Utilization
Evaluating government funding schemes designed to assist SMEs in digitization and mainland expansion.
The BUD Fund Paradox
While the Dedicated Fund on Branding, Upgrading and Domestic Sales (BUD Fund) offers massive capital matching (up to HK$7M per enterprise), application friction leads to a staggering 60% drop-off rate among initial applicants.
Tool: BUD Fund Grant Match Estimator
Estimate potential government matching funds for approved projects (50% matching basis).