Application for Shenzhen-Hong Kong Joint Research Program 2020 (Class A) has started, and the application requirements are as follows:

I. Application Contents

Shenzhen-Hong Kong Joint Research Program 2020 (Class A).The applicants in Shenzhen and Hong Kong shall submit their applications to the local science and technology departments for the same cooperation project, and the science and technology departments in the two places will provide financial support respectively after the project is approved and initiated through the joint review in the two places.

Key supported fields: Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, new displays, information security, 5G, quantum information, and third-generation semiconductors; medical biotechnology, population health technology, water environmental governance and ecological restoration, agricultural biological breeding; graphene materials, advanced electronic information materials, display materials, new energy materials, high-performance polymer materials, hydrogen energy and fuel cells; robot and intelligent equipment, intelligent unmanned system, additive manufacturing and laser manufacturing.

II. Funding Intensity and Research Period

By means of prior funding, the maximum funding for a single project is RMB 3 million, with a funding ratio not exceeding 50% of the budget of Shenzhen Project. The project implementation period is generally two years.

III. Application Conditions

The application for a Class A project shall meet the following conditions:

 (I) The cooperative unit in Hong Kong shall be public scientific research institutions in Hong Kong (including all institutions funded by University Grants Committee, self-funded local degree-awarding institutions registered under the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap. 320), Hong Kong Productivity Council, Vocational Training Council, Garment Industry Training Council and Hong Kong Biotechnology Research Institute) or R&D Centers established under the innovation and technology funds (i.e., Auto Parts R&D Center, Textile and Clothing R&D Center, Information and Communication Technology R&D Center, Logistics and Supply Chain Multitech Technology R&D Center, Nano and Advanced Materials R&D Institute).

 (II) The applicant has signed a cooperation agreement with the Hong Kong cooperative unit to clarify the rights and obligations such as technology, manpower, equipment, capital investment, intellectual property ownership, etc., and will jointly carry out research activities.

 (III) The Shenzhen and Hong Kong units apply to their respective science and technology departments, and the unilateral application is invalid.

IV. Application Process

The project applicant shall fill in, upload and submit the attachment materials online through Shenzhen Science and Technology Business Management System https://sticapply.sz.gov.cn/.

Note: Applicants who have an account of Shenzhen Science and Technology Business Management System can directly log in and fill in; applicants who do not have a system account shall send their name, certificate type, certificate number, email address and mobile phone number to xuyaqing@cuhk.edu.cn to open an account before September 15, 2020.

The following materials shall be provided for applying for a Class A project:

 (I) For projects involving scientific research ethics and science and technology security, relevant certificates (photocopies) required by relevant national laws, regulations and ethical standards shall be provided.

 (II) The original of project feasibility research report.

 (III) A copy of the cooperation agreement signed by both parties (with the seal of both parties and the original inspection).

 (IV) A copy of the project application submitted by the Hong Kong cooperative unit to the Hong Kong government.

 (V) Declaration of intellectual property compliance. （Annex 1）

 (VI) Commitment letter of scientific research integrity. (Annex 2)

V. Notices

 (I) The members of the project team can apply for only one Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao Science and Technology Plan or "Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation Circle" project, and their hosted or participated Shenzhen Science and Technology Plan Projects (except platform and carrier projects) shall not exceed 3.

 (II) The project proposed by both Shenzhen and Hong Kong must be the same, and the research contents of the applications of both parties shall be prepared respectively according to the division of labor in the cooperation agreement.

 (III) The cooperation agreement shall be stamped with the official seals of Shenzhen and Hong Kong units and signed by the project leaders of both parties.

VI. Deadline

Online filling time: Applicants shall upload relevant attachments and submit application forms online before 12:00 p.m. on October 12, 2020, and RAO will review and give feedback. No paper materials are required to be submitted temporarily.

VII. Contact Information

Xu Yaqing 23515209 xuyaqing@cuhk.edu.cn