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Relevant
Government government Dates Target Description of the scheme Impact of the scheme
scheme body beneficiaries
A HKD 75 million subsidy that Approximately 12,400
Social Elderly with provides care food to elderly elderlies have been served, Introduction
Care food Welfare 2020–
subsidy Present swallowing persons with swallowing difficulties, during the period between
Department difficulties who receive services from SWD- October 2020 and
subvented elderly service units March 2021

A four-year pilot project with a
Social SWD- budget of HKD 205 million that 1,350 service units are
Provision of Welfare 2020– subvented provides wireless internet to about expected to benefit from
wireless internet 2023
Department units 1,350 service units operated by the scheme
SWD-funded organisations

By way of engagement,
cross-sector partnership
and collaboration, the GT
An inclusive one-stop GT platform Platform would enhance the
Gerontechnology 2021– All gerontech to promote the development of quality of life, independence
Platform [1] SIE Fund 2023 stakeholders the gerontechnology ecosystem and self-reliance of the
in Hong Kong elderly as well as provide
support to their families,
caregivers, healthcare staff
and institutions.

Note: [1] The Gerontechnology Platform comprises four basic functionalities, namely (1) a knowledge hub; (2) network and capacity building; (3) consultancy, localisation and
testing support; and (4) impact assessment. The knowledge hub is an online repository about all things gerontech-related, including a gerontech products and services library,
portals linking up the demand and supply sides, and a user experience sharing platform. The network and capacity building functionality comprises of local and overseas study tours,
annual summits, briefings, and trainings. The consultancy, localisation, and testing support functionality consist of a consultancy service to help the supply-side to develop and test
products, while helping the demand-side to select gerontech products. It will also develop testing protocols that test the effectiveness of gerontech products in residential care and
community settings. The impact assessment consists of this report, and an upcoming evaluation of the Platform’s impact.
Sources: GIES, 2021; Innovation and Technology Fund for Better Living, 2021; EMSD, 2020; SWD, 2021; LegCo Policy Address Supplement, 2021, October 6; LegCo, 2021, May 31; LegCo,
2021, May 27; LegCo, 2020; HKCSS, 2021
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