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Research Talent Hub for ITF projects (RTH-ITF)

Last updated: 4 March 2026

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Description

Launched in July 2020, the RTH-ITF aims to provide funding support for organisations/companies undertaking research and development (R&D) projects funded by the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) to engage research talent to conduct R&D work. The RTH-ITF merged the previous Researcher Programme and Postdoctoral Hub for ITF projects.

Key details

Max amount per application: HK$32,000
Max amount cumulative: HK$1,152,000
Grant type: "In-kind subsidy (equipment, training, etc.)",Cash grant with initial payment
Application submission type: Open Year-Round
Max programme duration: 36 months

Eligibility

Areas of focus

Research & DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentInnovationScience & Technology Advancement

Grant conditions & requirements

Applicant Organisation / Company - All organisations/companies undertaking R&D projects funded by the ITF11. Research Talent - must be legally permitted to work in Hong Kong; - must possess a bachelor／master ／doctoral degree awarded by either a local university or a well-recognised non-local institution6, or jointly awarded by a local university together with a non-local university. The degree obtained should be in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics ("STEM") related discipline.

Funder

Type of funder: Government

Contact

enquiry@itf.gov.hk 3655 5678

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