​The Innovation and Technology Commission today (September 26) launched the Frontier Technology Research Support Scheme (FTRSS). Eligible universities are welcome to apply by the deadline on November 25.
      
     "The Government hopes that the FTRSS can attract international top-notch talent and strengthen our support for Hong Kong's basic research in frontier fields, with a view to expanding Hong Kong's research capacities, promoting the integrated development of education, technology and talent, as well as dovetailing with the country's strategic planning of frontier technologies," a spokesman for the Commission said.
      
     Under the FTRSS, the Government will provide funding support, on a matching basis, to the eight universities funded by the University Grants Committee in attracting international top-notch researchers to Hong Kong and procuring facilities to conduct research projects in frontier technology fields. Each successful application may receive funding support of an amount between $100 million and $300 million. Assessment criteria includes academic achievements of the leading talent and the extent of their commitment to participating in the research projects, as well as the technical excellence, originality and potential of the research projects for scientific breakthroughs in frontier technology fields.
      
     The Commission expects the application results to be announced in the first half of 2026 after assessment of applications. Details are available on the FTRSS website (www.itc.gov.hk/en/fund_app/ftrss/index.html). For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat of the FTRSS (Tel: 3543 5904; e‑mail: ftrss@itc.gov.hk).

Ends/Friday, September 26, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:00

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