The 2020 Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Co-operation Funding Scheme is open for applications, the Innovation & Technology Commission (ITC) announced today.

There are three project categories under the scheme.

The first category covers projects funded by the Innovation & Technology Fund while the second covers those funded by Mainland authorities.

The third category is jointly funded by the Guangdong and Hong Kong governments or the Shenzhen and Hong Kong governments.

The ITC said there are 37 technology areas under the third category which are open to applications from Hong Kong and Mainland institutions.

Such areas are relevant to the needs of the industry and will enhance economic development in the Greater Pearl River Delta region, it added.

Launched in 2004, the scheme provides funding for applied research and development projects in Guangdong and Hong Kong. The Shenzhen government joined the scheme in 2005.

The initiative enhances collaboration between universities, research institutes and technology enterprises and upgrades the technological level of the industry in the Greater Pearl River Delta region.

The application deadline is October 23.

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