Awardees of Design Practitioners may receive a financial sponsorship up to HK$500,000 (Awards 1) or HK$250,000 (Awards 2) to undergo work in renowned design companies outside Hong Kong.

Awardees of Design Graduates may receive a financial sponsorship up to HK$250,000 (Awards 2-4) to undergo work in renowned design companies or study outside Hong Kong.

Awardee of Award 5 will not receive financial sponsorship but recognition as encouragement.

• Undergo work in renowned design companies outside Hong Kong for 6 to 12 months.
• Commence the approved work by end of September 2025

• Undergo work in renowned design companies for 6 to 12 months/ study outside Hong Kong for 6 to 18 months.
• Commence the approved work by end of September 2025 / study by end of February 2026.

• Submit documentations including but not limited to a detailed overseas plan proposal, budget plan, reports and other documents as required for approval by the organiser and sponsor.
• Contribute to the development of Hong Kong’s design and creative industries by returning to Hong Kong within 3 months after the completion of their work/ study plan, and working for a Hong Kong design business for not less than two consecutive years; and

• Become the ambassadors of DFA HKYDTA and share their overseas and /or design experience with the organiser or sponsors etc.

Awardees may receive a sponsorship up to HK$500,000 (Awards 1) or HK$250,000 (Awards 2-4). Subject to the maximum amount of the award concerned, the award covers the costs directly related to the plan including (where appropriate):

• Airfares (round-trip economy class)
• Lodging
• Living expenses
• Any other costs approved by the organiser

Please note:

In order to be granted the Award, the Awardees shall execute an Acceptance and Undertaking in a form as stipulated by HKDC.  If the Awardees shall be in breach of or fail to comply with any provisions stated under the Acceptance and Undertaking, HKDC and/or sponsor shall have the right to rescind the Award.