The Innovation and Technology Commission today (July 28) announced that the second round of the Frontier Technology Research Support Scheme (FTRSS) is now open for applications. Eligible universities are welcome to apply by the deadline on September 30.
 
     "A total of 30 applications were received in the first round of applications. The Commission is finalising the funding terms with the universities concerned on eight applications that have been supported in principle. The Commission encourages universities to continue to tap into the FTRSS to attract more international top-notch talent to Hong Kong to spearhead basic research in frontier fields, thereby 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 on 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. Assessment criteria include, among others, 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.
 
     Details are available on the FTRSS website (www.itf.gov.hk/en/funding-programmes/supporting-research/ftrss/index.html). For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat of the FTRSS (Tel: 3543 5904; e‑mail: ftrss@itc.gov.hk).

Ends/Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:00

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