The Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF), administered by the Innovation and Technology Commission, aims to increase the added value, productivity and competitiveness of our economic activities. The Government hopes that, through the ITF, Hong Kong companies could be encouraged and assisted to upgrade their technological level and introduce innovative ideas to their businesses.
ITSP supports research and development (R&D) projects undertaken by designated local public research institutes and R&D Centres. ITSP invites applications for funding once a year. It supports Platform Projects (applied R&D projects which are industry-oriented and have potential for commercialization) and Seed Projects (exploratory and forward-looking in nature).
A scheme aims to support R&D projects undertaken by private companies in collaboration with local universities/research institutions. To achieve synergy and enhance flexibility, this scheme consolidates the University-Industry Collaboration Programme (UICP) and the collaborative stream of the Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) under a single programme. The scheme provides matching funding support for approved projects. The maximum project duration is 3 years. Applications for PRP are open all year round.
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A dedicated programme to encourage universities funded by the University Grants Committee to conduct more theme-based midstream research in focused technology areas.
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A scheme for funding innovation and technology projects which will make people’s daily living more convenient, comfortable and safer, or address the needs of specific community groups.
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HKSAR Government and MOST sign innovation and technology co-operation arrangement and research funding agreement to set up the Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Funding Scheme to support scientific research collaboration.
Briefing Session PPT please click here: ITC & RIO
For enquiries, please contact:
Mr. Samuel Yeung
hfyeung@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2815
Jiangsu Industries Technological Demands 2021
Jiangsu Province International Cooperation Focus 2021
For Jiangsu industry matching enquiry, please contact:
Mr. Samuel Yeung
hfyeung@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2815
Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) Collaborative Funding Scheme – Call for Preliminary Proposals
Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) sets up a fund pool of 20 million RMB (per year) for PolyU PI, to provide matching funding for JITRI specialized institute / JITRI institute spinoff company collaborative research projects. The funding amount is subject to the mutual agreement between the Institute and PI. Focus area includes Materials and Energy Environmental Protection, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Medicine, as well as Advanced Manufacturing. JITRI already has successful projects ongoing with PolyU PI.
For industry matching with JITRI please contact:
Mr. Samuel Yeung
hfyeung@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2815
TCFS aims to enhance the level of collaboration on research and development among universities, research institutes and technology enterprises in Hong Kong and Guangdong /Shenzhen.
Category C1 Themes/Topics: New-generation information technology, Semiconductor and integrated circuit, Artificial intelligence, Financial technologies, Biomedical technology, Food safety, New materials, New energy, Energy conservation and environmental protection (air and water pollution control), Advanced manufacturing, Marine science and priority will be given to projects in various disciplines related to the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Details can be found here and below:
- Appendix 1: GD-HK Technology Cooperation Policy (2020)
- Appendix 2: 2020/2021 Application Guide
For enquiries, please contact:
Mr. Samuel Yeung
hfyeung@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2815
The Government announced in the 2020-21 Budget that HK$200 million would be allocated for setting up the new GTF to provide better and more focused funding support for the R&D and application of decarbonisation and green technologies, so as to expedite low-carbon transformation and enhance environmental protection in Hong Kong.
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In the 2019 Policy Address Supplement, the Chief Executive announced the setup of the Smart Traffic Fund (“Fund”) to provide funding support to local organisations or enterprises for conducting research and application of innovation and technology with the objectives of enhancing commuting convenience, enhancing efficiency of the road network or road space, and improving driving safety. $1 billion have been earmarked for the Fund, which commences operation in 2020-21.
The Transport Department has engaged the Hong Kong Productivity Council as the Implementation Partner to serve as the Secretariat for the Fund. The Fund aims to provide support for enterprises or organizations to conduct research and application on vehicle-related I&T with at least one of the following objectives:
- Enhancing convenience of motorists;
- Enhancing efficiency of the road network or road space; and
- Improving driving safety.
For enquiry, please visit HKPC website
- Alibaba Visiting Scholar
- Alibaba Innovative Research Project
- Alibaba Technology Seminar / Forum
For programme details, please contact:
rio.general@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2806
Seeking validated technologies in diagnostics (oncology, rare disorders), therapeutics (oncology), digital medicine (cardiovascular, oncology and GI). Please click here for details.
The CIC Research and Technology Development Fund (R&D Fund) is set up to provide financial support for research projects which can benefit the Hong Kong construction industry through practical application of the research outcomes, covering the areas of (i) Building Information Modelling (BIM); (ii) Construction Procurement and Project Management; (iii) Construction Productivity; (iv) Construction Safety; and (v) Green Construction.
For enquiry, please visit CIC website
- PolyU-Huawei Joint Laboratory for Optical Interconnection Network and Advanced Computing System
- Huawei Collaborative Research Project
- Huawei Innovation Research Program
- Huawei Technology Forum
For programme details, please contact:
rio.general@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2806
Companies and institutes are seeking for collaboration opportunities in life sciences: diagnostics, therapeutics, digital medicine, 3D printing for drugs or supplements, medical devices, telemedicine, regenerative medicine, etc. Click here for details.
If you are interested in these or other partnership opportunities in life sciences, please contact:
Ms. Nelly Lam
nelly.lam@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2819
Mr. Samuel Yeung
hiu-fung.yeung@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2819
The Program focuses on two fields: Mathematics and Physical Sciences, and Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and encourages interdisciplinary research. With substantial financial support, this Program hopes to facilitate scientists to discover new phenomena, achieve scientific breakthroughs, and create new fields via dedicated efforts in doing fundamental and interdisciplinary research.
Further details on application requirements and procedures will be available in due course.
Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI) Call for Proposals (CFP) - areas of interest and the timeline for submission of non-confidential pre-proposals for 2021 is now available. CTI focuses on accessing cutting-edge science and innovative discoveries aligned with Pfizer’s current core research areas of Oncology, Inflammation & Immunology, Rare Diseases, and Internal Medicine. The specific interests for the 2021 CFP can be found here, or online at pfizercti.com. Deadline to submit pre-proposals to Pfizer for consideration: June 28, 2021.
If you are interested in submitting a pre-proposal, please contact:
Ms. Nelly Lam
nelly.lam@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2819
Zoetis is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses in ever better ways. Building on more than 65 years of experience, it delivers quality medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. Areas of emphasis: digital healthcare, machine learning and diagnostic techniques applied to pharmaceutical R&D, genomics, transcriptomics or proteomics enabling rational drug and vaccine design. Click here for details.
If you are interested in partnership opportunity with Zoetis, please contact:
Ms. Nelly Lam
nelly.lam@polyu.edu.hk
+852 3400 2819
- The EU launches a new portal fostering collaborations in the socio-economic aspects of the COVID pandemic. Contact RIO if you would like to post your collaboration interest under PolyU, as a member of the Coronavirus Global R&D Collaboration Portal. Click here for details.
- European Commission (EC) / Research Grants Council (RGC) Collaboration Scheme (Please click here for more details of the Scheme.)
Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) by Finland Ministry of Culture and Education
Example at PolyU: Devising Games Education Network between PolyU School of Design and Finnish Universities Finland government provides funding to support both PolyU & Finnish partners on mutual visits, joint seminars/workshops and other exchange activities.
ANR / RGC Joint Research Scheme
Jointly operated by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and The Research Grants Council (RGC), the Scheme serves to foster collaboration between research communities in France and Hong Kong.
PROCORE - France / Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
The Scheme finances a dozen of two-year joint research projects and workshops in France and Hong Kong each year.
BIO-Asie and STIC-Asie
Regional programmes BIO-Asie and STIC-Asie are initiatives of the French government aiming at encouraging and strengthening high-level collaborations in research and development in the following fields:
- Information and Communications Technology;
- Natural substances, ranging from the study of biodiversity to the sustainable use of natural substances in the field of health, pharmacy, nutrition, cosmetics, agronomy or renewable energies.
Support for High-level Conference
Example at PolyU:
International Seminar: Food, Risks and Sustainability: An Asian Perspective 6 -7 July 2015, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, sponsored by the Consulate General of Finland in HK & Macau
Joint Research Lab and Programs
RIO could facilitate your collaboration with French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).
- “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development”, hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
- Germany / Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme (RIO could facilitate partners seeking through German Academic Exchange Service)
NWO / RGC Joint Research Scheme (RIO could facilitate partners seeking through Netherlands Office of Science & Technology–NOST)
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