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.
Key details
Max amount per application
HK$30,000,000
Grant type
Cash grant with initial payment,Cash grant on reimbursement
Application submission type
Deadline
Max programme duration
60 months
Eligibility
Categories
Public and Societal BenefitEnvironment and Animals
Target beneficiaries
Nature and Environment
Areas of focus
Environmental ProtectionSustainable DevelopmentScience & Technology AdvancementCommunity Service
Grant conditions & requirements
The GTF has four features:
1. Clear themes – priority will be given to projects in four areas (namely decarbonisation and energy saving, green transport, waste management and air and water quality;
2. User friendly – each project may last up to five years, with funding up to $30 million;
3. Wide range of beneficiaries – apart from designated local public research institutes and R&D centres, local companies can also apply ;
4. Emphasis on practical application – this online platform will share and promote project outcomes to encourage further development and practical application.
Funder
Co-organisation
Environment and Ecology Bureau
Type of funder
Government
Known successful applicants
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, United Microelectronics Centre (Hong Kong) Limited, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
