Applications invited for 2017 Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Co-operation Funding Scheme
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The TCFS, launched in 2004 by the Hong Kong/Guangdong Expert Group on Co-operation in Innovation and Technology, serves to enhance collaboration between universities, research institutes and technology enterprises of the two places, and to upgrade the technological level of industry in the Greater Pearl River Delta region. The Shenzhen Municipal Government joined the scheme in 2005.
Since 2007, a category of projects jointly funded by Guangdong and Hong Kong authorities or Shenzhen and Hong Kong authorities has been introduced to the TCFS to further enhance technology co-operation between the two sides.
Similar to the arrangements last year, there are three categories of projects in the scheme. The first category covers projects to be funded by the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) of Hong Kong. The second category covers projects to be funded by the Mainland authorities. The third category covers projects to be funded jointly by Guangdong and Hong Kong authorities or Shenzhen and Hong Kong authorities.
"There are 27 technology areas under the first category, for which Hong Kong institutions can submit funding applications. The governments of the two sides will also jointly provide funding support for projects in 20 technology areas under the third category. The technology areas supported under the scheme are relevant to the needs of industry and will enhance economic development in the Greater Pearl River Delta region," a spokesman for the Innovation and Technology Commission said.
The application period for the TCFS commenced today (October 28) and will last until December 9 this year.
Further information and application details on the TCFS are available on the ITF website (www.itf.gov.hk) and can be obtained from the ITF Secretariat at 21/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong (Tel: 3655 5725; fax: 2957 8726; email: enquiry@itf.gov.hk).
Ends/Friday, October 28, 2016
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