Research Talent Hub for Incubatees and I&T Tenants of the HKSTPC and the Cyberport (RTH-SPC)

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Description

To nurture and bring together more technology talent and encourage them to pursue a career in innovation and scientific research, the RTH-SPC, launched in July 2020, provides incubatees and innovation and technology (I&T) tenants of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) and the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (Cyberport) with funding support for the recruitment of research talents to conduct research and development (R&D) work. The RTH-SPC merged the previous Researcher Programme and Postdoctoral Hub for incubatees and I&T tenants of the HKSTPC and the Cyberport.

Key details

Max amount per application: HK$1,152,000
Grant type: "In-kind subsidy (equipment, training, etc.)"
Application cycle: Open year round
Max programme duration: 36 months
Website: itf.gov.hk/en/funding-programmes/n…
Email: phspc_app@itc.gov.hk
Phone: 3655 5678

Grant conditions & requirements

Grant conditions

- Incubatees and I&T tenants of the HKSTPC and the Cyberport - The applicant company should ensure that the talent selection process is open, fair and without prejudice to any candidates. To avoid conflict of interest, in selecting a research talent, the applicant company must not engage a research talent who is the proprietor, partner, shareholder or management of the applicant company or their relatives. The applicant company or any person/staff authorised by the applicant company to handle or in any way to be involved in the selection process should declare that they have no actual or potential conflict of interest; or otherwise should not participate in the selection process.

Focus areas

About the provider

Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF)

Type of funder: Government

Disclaimer

Last updated: 8 March 2026

Information provided may be inaccurate or outdated. Details about this funding opportunity are based on publicly available information and should be independently verified. Read full disclaimer.

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