Scheme Overview & Mandate: The New Industrialisation and Technology Training Programme (NITTP) subsidizes local enterprises on a 1:1 matching basis (50% government funding) up to HK$ 250,000 per financial year to train staff in advanced technologies, AI agent workflows, and digital foreign trade operations.

1. Key Parameters of the NITTP Programme

Parameter Official Standard & Compliance Details
1. Annual Funding Ceiling Up to HK$ 250,000 per enterprise per financial year
2. Matching Ratio 1 : 1 Matching Basis (50% Government grant · 50% Enterprise contribution)
3. Subsidized Training Scopes Accio Work AI agent commercial deployment, deep learning models, cross-border digital analytics, and smart manufacturing
4. Training Modalities Pre-approved public technology courses as well as customized tailor-made corporate internal training programs
5. Free Advisory Support Direct 1-on-1 clinic support via HKPC SME ReachOut (中小企资援组)

2. Deploying Accio Work AI & Upskilling Foreign Trade Teams

Through Corpable's enterprise AI enablement track, manufacturers can train cross-border sales teams on Accio Work Autonomous AI Agents, automating 24/7 RFQ bidding, buyer intent semantic parsing, and multi-language negotiation, while leveraging NITTP grants to offset 50% of training expenses.

3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q What is the funding ratio and annual ceiling of the NITTP?

NITTP operates on a 1:1 matching basis (the Government covers 50% and the applicant enterprise covers 50% of eligible training costs). Each eligible enterprise can receive up to HK$250,000 per financial year in staff training subsidies.

Q Can training for AI agents (such as Accio Work) and cross-border digital automation be subsidized?

Yes. NITTP specifically funds professional training courses associated with advanced technologies and new industrialization, including AI and LLM workflows, cross-border e-commerce automation, smart manufacturing, and supply chain digitalization.

Q What is 'SME ReachOut' from HKPC, and is the consultation free?

SME ReachOut is an official government-backed advisory unit operated by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC). It offers free 1-on-1 consultations to guide SMEs across open funding schemes like BUD, SFGS, and NITTP without collecting any intermediary fees.

Q What is the application timeline and reimbursement procedure for NITTP?

Applications must be submitted to the Vocational Training Council (VTC, NITTP Secretariat) at least 5 weeks before course commencement. Upon course completion and receipt of attendance certificates, invoices are submitted and approved subsidies (50%) are wired directly to the company bank account.