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Reindustrialisation and Technology Training Programme (RTTP)
The HKSAR Government launched the RTTP in August 2018 under the Innovation and Technology Fund. It aims at subsidizing local companies on a 2:1 matching basis to train their staff in advanced technologies, especially those related to “Industry 4.0”
AI & Digital Transformation
Advanced Technology & Smart Management
Supply Chain & Logistics
Creative Design
Funding
Each company is subject to a funding ceiling of HK$500,000 in each financial year at the course commencement date.
There is no limit on the number of eligible trainees from each company for each training course.
Eligibility
Companies applying for training grant under the RTTP should fulfill the following requirements:
(a) registered in Hong Kong under the Business Registration Ordinance;
(b) must be a non-government and non-subvented organization; and
(c) the employee nominated is a Hong Kong permanent resident with the necessary background / experience relevant to the advanced technology.
Funding Scope
They are two types of training courses supported by the RTTP:
Public Courses
They are open to the public for enrolment. Applications for course registration should be submitted by course providers.
Tailor-made Courses
They are designed for a particular company (or companies). Application for course approval should be submitted by the concerned company together with the training grant application.
Courses Requirements
All tailor-made courses will be vetted by the Course Vetting Panel based on their individual merits.
Three main guiding principles are:
(a) the technologies involved are advanced in nature;
(b) the adoption of the technologies involved will benefit the economy of Hong Kong; and
(c) the technologies involved are not yet widely adopted in Hong Kong.