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Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens

Rooted in Macao for over two decades, Sands China has been continuously developing diverse and targeted support measures for local SMEs, helping them to grow steadily. Since September 2023, the company has worked closely with the Macao SAR government on community revitalization. In April 2024, Sands China launched the first-of-its-kind Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens under the Sands Resorts Incubation Center, as part of the company’s F.I.T. local SME support programme.

Adhering to the business philosophy of growing with local SMEs, the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens provides a series of support measures, including entrepreneurship funding. It also integrates resources from all sectors of society, including the government, business community and community organizations, to achieve cross-departmental and cross-sectoral cooperation. The programme helps local SMEs to secure a foothold on the street and provides a platform for young entrepreneurs to realize their dreams – thereby reviving the economy in the neighbourhood and assisting in revitalizing the historic street and unleashing its past vibrancy.

Beyond providing entrepreneurship funding, the company held seven related activities, attracting more than 600 participants in total – including seminars, an open day, and hands-on training courses on business plan writing and pitching.

The project received 128 applications, covering categories such as dining, takeout, retail, cultural and creative industries, and performing arts. Seven distinctive business plans were finally selected to establish a foothold on Rua das Estalagens after rounds of rigorous evaluations.

The awardees of the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens were:

Awarded Project	Business Concept
Café Fantart	A local creative cafe specialising in puff pastries and various baked goods alongside main courses. The founding team hopes to make an innovative breakthrough on the culture of egg tarts rooted in Hong Kong and Macao.
Little Port	A Portuguese specialties and souvenirs retail shop with the ambition to establish an impactful Portuguese specialties brand and transform the structure of the traditional souvenir market.
Catfee Macau	A pet supply store with the theme of cats and Macao that combines the charity concept of rescuing stray cats with artistic display, offering a special café experience and promoting the “adopt, don’t shop” mentality. Customers can also enjoy the view of Rua das Estalagens from the rooftop, bringing a unique culinary experience.
Glow Gelato	Introducing a new Italian ice cream shop to the street, their team members studied gelato making in Italy and obtained certifications, and bring fresh combinations of flavours to surprise and satisfy customers.
PanPan	The name comes from the Portuguese word “pão,” which means bread. A bakery that presents a fusion of Japanese and French classic baking techniques through a series of high-quality sourdough bakery products, the founder is Le Cordon Bleu accredited.
Voyage Thai Kitchen	Founded in 2013, Voyage Thai Kitchen has become one of Macao’s signature brands. The Thai restaurant has developed specialty catering based on more affordable pricing and adopted some nostalgic elements, offering a catering space that integrates leisure, music, local culture, and sharing sessions, all under one roof.
OLÁLÁ	A Macanese snacks takeaway shop seeking to establish an innovative and iconic Macanese light-meal brand. Combining Chinese and Western ingredients to make Pastéis de Bacalhau (fried salted cod fritters) and successfully producing various signature products, tourists are able to learn about the Macanese culture.