The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT)

 (Please visit the FDCT website for details of funding schemes)

Project funding

FDCT aims to provide funding for projects that facilitate improvement in the SAR’s research and innovation capabilities as well as competitiveness. The following projects are eligible to apply for funding:

1. Projects conducive to popularization and deepening of science and technology knowledge;
2. Projects that will assist enterprises in enhancing their productivity and competitiveness;
3. R&D, promotion and innovation projects conducive to industrial development;
4. Research projects conducive to promoting conversion of R&D results;
5. Projects conducive to promoting external science and technology cooperation;
6. Projects that promote the transfer of science and technology that is of a priority for social and economic development;
7. Patent application.

Industry-Academia-Research Matchmaking

A platform and funding scheme has been set up for industry-academia-research matchmaking to promote integration of the three sectors, as well as facilitate commercialization of research achievements and implementation of solutions

Industrial & Commercial Development Fund (supported by DSEDT)

Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Aid

1. Young entrepreneurs aid
2. SME Aid Scheme
3. SME Credit Guarantee Scheme
4. SME Credit Guarantee Scheme Designated for Special Projects
5. Subsidy for encouraging enterprise upgrading and development
6. Traditional Chinese Medicine Industry Upgrade Promotion Scheme

Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT)

Tax Incentives

Tax incentives within the scope of industrial policy

Direcção dos Serviços de Finanças

Tax Concessions

Tax concessions for engaging in scientific and technological innovation activities