CreateHK

In 2009, the Government established the HK$300 million CreateSmart Initiative (CSI) to provide financial
support to initiatives that are conducive to the development and promotion of creative industries in
Hong Kong ^(Note).

Starting from 1 June 2011, CSI also accepts applications for design-related projects ^(Note). More details and online application for design-related projects are available at the CreateSmart Initiative Design Support page.

For non-design-related projects ^(Note), please refer to the following documents for more details.

Overview (June 2011 version)
Leaflet (October 2011 version)
Guide for CreateSmart Initiative(Mar 2013 version)
Online Application (For electronic submission of application proposals, on-line management of approved projects and project reports)
Progress Report (For approved projects that were submitted offline, and in English Only)
Completion Report (For approved projects that were submitted offline, and in English Only)
CreateSmart Initiative Vetting Committee
Approved Projects
Frequently Asked Questions

Note:

CSI does not cover projects –

a)	that fall under the scope of other dedicated Government funding schemes, including but not limited to the Film Development Fund, the Film Guarantee Fund, the Innovation and Technology Fund, the Arts Development Fund (Cultural Exchange Project) and the Grants of Hong Kong Arts Development Council; and/or
b)	that will receive funding from other Government sources.

If applicants have queries whether the projects seeking CSI funding fall under the scope of other dedicated Government funding schemes, please contact the CSI Secretariat or the secretariats of individual funding schemes.

CSI Secretariat
Tel: (852) 2294 2774
Email: createsmart@createhk.gov.hk