InterGEN Biz-net ∙ Youth Start-Up Programme

Hong Kong Housing Society actively encourages youth entrepreneurship. We fully support the second phase of the Well-Being · Start-Up 2.0 Programme initiated by the Hong Kong Housing Authority, while striving to build an inclusive and harmonious community across different generations, including the elderly, middle-aged, youth and children. To support this goal, HKHS has launched the “InterGEN Biz-net ∙ Youth Start-Up” Programme, offering four designated retail premises located at Healthy Village and Ka Wai Chuen to young entrepreneurs. We aim to encourage the next generation to unleash their creativity and empower them to achieve their business dreams.

Application Period

1 July, 2025 (9:00 a.m.) to 31 July, 2025 (6:00 p.m.)

Eligibility

Individuals
- Applicants should be 18 to 35 years of age and must hold a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card
- Bonus points will be given to joint applicants comprising both young people and the elderly (aged 60 or above) to encourage intergenerational collaboration
Organisations
- Organisations that support and promote youth development are encouraged to nominate youth teams to apply
- Eligible organisations must be registered in Hong Kong, and their profits should be reinvested into businesses related to youth development or intergenerational harmony objectives.

Major Selection Criteria

Includes innovation of the business plan, feasibility and financial arrangements, social impact, market potential and team management, etc. Participants who promote intergenerational inclusion through their business or engage the elderly in their operations will receive additional points.

Result Announcement

Selected applicants will be notified within September 2025.

Operation Period and Charges

Selected applicants will be able to operate from their allocated shop for a one-year operating period. Selected participants will be exempted from paying rent and management fees during the first seven months of the lease. In addition, they will receive support for basic shop renovations and marketing promotion. If a participant earns a net profit during the programme, HKHS will collect 20% of the net profit as a fee. For the remaining months of the first-year lease (months 8 to 12), the rent will be calculated at 10% of the business turnover, in support of the programme’s long-term sustainability.