2020 Innovation and Technology Support Programme opens for applications
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     The Innovation and Technology Commission is inviting applications for the 2020 Innovation and Technology Support Programme from today (February 10) until May 8.
 
     The Programme provides funding support for two types of research and development (R&D) projects undertaken by designated local public research institutes and R&D centres, namely Platform and Seed projects. Platform projects are applied R&D projects that are industry-oriented and have potential for commercialisation, while Seed projects are exploratory and forward-looking projects.
 
     Further information is available on the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) website (www.itf.gov.hk). For enquiries, please contact the ITF Secretariat (Tel: 3655 5678; email: enquiry@itf.gov.hk).

Ends/Monday, February 10, 2020
Issued at HKT 11:00

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