Subsidy Scheme for Encouraging Early Deployment of 5G

[Application for the scheme was closed on 31 December 2022.]

The Government launched the Subsidy Scheme for Encouraging Early Deployment of 5G under the second round of Anti-epidemic Fund on 5 May 2020. Administered by OFCA, the scheme aimed to encourage various sectors, through the provision of financial incentives, to deploy 5G technology early to foster innovation and smart city applications, and to improve efficiency of their operations and quality of their services that would contribute to enhancing Hong Kong's overall competitiveness.

Under the scheme, the Government would subsidise 50% of the actual cost directly relevant to the deployment of 5G technology in an approved project, subject to a cap of $500,000.

Since the launch of the scheme, the response had been enthusiastic. The application deadline of the scheme had been extended several times and was eventually closed on 31 December 2022. OFCA has approved applications covering various sectors including construction, building facilities management, environmental protection, education, e-sports, entertainment and recreation, transport, etc. Upon completion of their projects, subsidised organisations and corporations may be required to share and exchange their experiences with their industry in enhancing operational efficiency and services through the deployment of 5G technology so as to benefit their related sectors.

Details of the scheme

Application Guideline

Frequently Asked Questions

Aspects of Approved Projects

Completed Projects

Experience Sharing on 5G Applications

For enquiry, please contact OFCA by phone at 2961 6333 or email at .