[2026 Lazy Bag] The 13th I&T Fund: Application Guide, Funding Caps and Product Deployment Guide
The 13th batch of applications for the "Innovation and Technology Application Fund for Elderly and Rehabilitation" (I&T Fund / I&T Fund) of the Social Welfare Department has been submitted onApril 13, 2026Officially launched. As the government continues to inject capital, the focus of this batch of reviews has evolved from simple equipment purchase to "the deep integration of technology and service processes. " This article will provide an in-depth breakdown of the latest application details based on the "April 2026 Fund Manual" to help everyone understand whether they are eligible and how to make preliminary plans.
Quick List of Core Matters of the Thirteenth Batch
| 項目 | 2026 年第十三批次官方詳情 |
|---|---|
| 申請日期 | 2026 年 4 月 13 日 至 2026 年 7 月 13 日 17:00 |
| 資助對象 | 接受社署資助，提供長者或殘疾人士資助服務的 NGO 及私營機構 |
| 資助模式 | 購置、租用或試用科技產品；涵蓋員工培訓及最多 5 年維修保養費 |
| 資助上限 | 視乎單位規模（如大型院舍上限可達 HK$1,350,000） |
| 截止日門檻 | 服務單位必須在 2026 年 7 月 13 日當日仍接受社署資助方符合資格 |
Interpretation of the I&T Fund: Objectives, Qualifications and Standards
1. Goals and Vision of the I&T Fund
The core goal of the I&T Fund is to promote the application of technology in social welfare service units, thereby improving the quality of life of service users and reducing the daily caregiving pressure of nursing staff.
2. Eligible applicants
Eligible services include:
• Subsidized residential care services
• Community care and support services for the elderly
• Day rehabilitation and community support services for persons with disabilities
Eligible applicants may be:
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Eligible private sector organizations
Organizations that meet any of the above qualifications can apply for funding. If you are still not sure whether you qualify, you canContact usFree consultation. We have extensive experience in senior citizen fund applications and can help you accurately determine whether you are eligible, the upper limit of the amount you can apply for, and recommend suitable products.
3. I&T Fund funding amount and channels
"Purchasing and leasing I&T products":Targeting mature technology products (such as Approved List devices).
"Try out newly developed technology products":For innovative R&D with potential, SWD will retain 5% of the subsidy to be released after the assessment report is submitted.
The upper limit of subsidies for various service units
gerontechnology Product Recommendations: I&T Fund Approved Funding Scheme
According to the latest "Reference List of Approved Technology Application Products", the followingMotive ForceThe product fully meets the definition of the 13th batch of funding and has excellent clinical application scenarios:
VirCube XR SPACE AI flagship immersive extended reality rehabilitation training system
Use immersive XR technology to enhance rehabilitation motivation, taking into account the able-bodied, the frail, those with special educational needs, the elderly and the disabled, and provide safe and "highly realistic" elderly and rehabilitation treatment solutions.
VirCube FLEXI AI portable system for immersive virtual reality applications
Combining its own VR enabler, optical tracking and flexibility, able-bodied people, people in wheelchairs or people who need to be bedridden for a long time can perform XR simulation rehabilitation training anytime and anywhere.
MagicFLOOR AI creative interactive projection system
Flexible conversion of the treatment space, through light, shadow and interaction, combines visual, auditory, tactile and other multi-sensory stimulation to provide multi-sensory interactive training to alleviate emotional and cognitive degradation.
BUTTONS AI button interactive rehabilitation system
Through eight on-screen physical buttons and combined with generative AI, traditional picture cards and multiple-choice questions are upgraded into a highly interactive game training system.
CoinHub Brain Box - Comprehensive cognitive training system
With 12 kinds of cognitively stimulating classic games, it provides multi-faceted brain stimulation to the elderly and effectively improves executive functions, including planning and decision-making, concentration, calculation ability and hand-eye coordination.
CoinHub MJ Sparrow Big Box - Cognitive Comprehensive Training System
Jointly developed by a team of occupational therapists and social workers, it is a tabletop cognitive training platform specially designed for the elderly.
SilverMOVE VR virtual motion system
It is an innovative interactive rehabilitation system that combines highly sensitive motion sensing technology with 3D virtual reality (VR). It can be used with a notebook computer to upgrade traditional sports equipment into an intelligent rehabilitation and fitness platform.
Alpha Pro Intelligent Sports Manager: An intelligent rehabilitation system that combines clinical experience and innovative technology
Combining AI and 3D motion detection technology, it can instantly analyze the focus of the user's physical activities through the video lens, and cooperate with the clinical experience of the therapist team to break down functional movements in daily life into simple and feasible training tasks, and practice them in a gamified manner to improve exercise motivation.
Up·Beep: An innovative safety alarm system for the elderly
Developed jointly by a team of occupational therapists and social workers, it combines the clinical experience of the therapist team with precision optical sensing technology. It can instantly detect movement changes before the elderly get up and proactively issue an alarm.
I&T Fund Application Process: Walk with Professional Partners
Needs assessment:Identify the most pressing pain points within the unit (e. g. , slow rehabilitation progress, strained staff, frequency of falls).
Free consultation:Get professional advice, product pricing and guidance on the application process.
Solution planning and quotation:Conduct market research based on the procurement threshold (5 quotes required between RMB 50, 000 and RMB 1. 36 million).
Submit application:Submit documents through the electronic application platform before July 13, 2026.
Review and Approval:The Social Welfare Assessment Committee will make the review and approval based on service effectiveness and technical feasibility.
Project implementation:Purchase/rent equipment, conduct staff training, and start maintenance services.
Free consultation on more senior fund products: price, process, time, etc.
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