The Innovation and Technology Commission together with other government departments and its strategic partners have been organising a variety of fruitful initiatives and programmes related to innovation and technology.

Research and Development Centre Programme

In 2005, ITC launched the R&D Centre Programme with a view to strengthen collaborative applied research activities between the industry and research organisations.

Under the R&D Centre Programme, five R&D centres will be set up to undertake industry-oriented research in selected technology areas. These technology areas are crucial for upgrading our industry base in the PRD to move up the value chain. The R&D centres will be hosted by local universities and research institutions, which already possess research strengths in the respective technology areas. The five selected technology areas are: (1) automotive parts and accessory systems; (2) information and communications technologies; (3) logistics and supply chain management enabling technologies; (4) nanotechnology and advanced materials and (6) textile and clothing. For details, please click here.

"Science in the Public Service"

"Science in the Public Service" is a one-year (January-December, 2006) joint campaign by government departments to let people know more about their scientific achievements and the application of science and technology in providing services. Please click here to view details.

Innovation Festival

In order to foster an innovation culture in the community, promote technological entrepreneurship, and introduce to the public the innovation and technology development of Hong Kong as well as Mainland-Hong Kong cooperation in science and technology, the Innovation and Technology Commission organised the Innovation Festival 2005 from July through October. Themed 'Take Wings - City of Innovation', the Festival had introduced a series of programmes including seminars, roadshows, exhibitions and workshops for public participations. For event highlights, please click here.

HKSSPC

The Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition is jointly organized by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and the Education and Manpower Bureau. Well supported by the academic and business community, this Competition has been ITC's programmes for fostering the innovation and technology culture in Hong Kong since 1998. The objective of the Competition is to promote the interest of our youth in science and technology, to develop their creativity through better understanding and innovative application of science and technology, and to inspire their intellectual and career interest in science and technology.

Click www.hksspc.gov.hk to view the outstanding student winning projects and highlights of the Competition.

Funding Schemes

Innovation & Technology Commission (ITC) operates a set of funding schemes to assist Hong Kong companies to develop innovative ideas and technology businesses. Since its inception in year 2000, a total of HK$5.25 billion has been committed to support different programmes. The schemes have been helping Hong Kong companies, academics, industry and trade organisations upgrade their technological level and introduce innovative ideas to their businesses. For details, please click here.

Strategic Partners

Innovation & Technology Commission forms strategic network with various partners to provide world-class facilities and services and make innovation and technology flourish. For details, please click here.