For 2022 Shenzhen Technology R&D Program (general program), Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission （SZSTI） will adopt the mode of "Call for preliminary proposal first, then selecting topics, issuing guidelines, and submitting the full project proposal" in accordance to the existing rules and practices of SZSTI. The solicited preliminary proposals are selected as candidate projects of Technology R&D Program (general program) in 2022. Based on the city’s economic and social development needs, SZSTI will select the topic and determine the final undertaking companies on a competitive basis, so as to tackle key problems in the development of the industry.

      1. Funding Fields

Electronic information field: integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, new display technology, software, aerospace communications, big data, 5G, cloud computing, Internet of Things, information security, intelligent transportation, ultra-high-definition video, cultural and creative support;

Biotechnology field: biological medicine, new chemical medicine, high-end preparations, traditional Chinese medicine, medical equipment, population health, ecological environment management, marine biology and ecology, agricultural biological breeding and food safety;

Materials and energy fields: graphene and two-dimensional materials, electronic information materials, biomedical materials, new energy materials, structural and functional materials, hydrogen energy and fuel cells, nuclear energy, high efficiency energy saving, new energy vehicles, offshore wind power;

Intelligent equipment field: robots and intelligent equipment, intelligent unmanned systems, additive manufacturing and laser manufacturing, aerospace and marine equipment, high-performance intelligent instrumentation.

      2. Eligibility of Program Applicants

1. According to the requirements, our University can only participate in the application as a cooperative institution. 
2. Eligible applicants should be R&D companies registered in Shenzhen (including the Shenzhen-Shantou Special Cooperation Zone), with R&D expenses exceeding 50 million RMB in the previous year. Academic/research entities are eligible to join as sub-contractors only. Please refer to the guidelines for details.

     3. Deadline

February 18, 2021 to March 17, 2021

     4. Contact Person

Xu Yaqing  xuyaqing@cuhk.edu.cn   23515209

For candidates who are interested in submitting proposals, please contact enterprises to submit electronically through the SZSTI’s online system (https://sticapply.sz.gov.cn/) (Select "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Special Project" and " Technology R&D Program" in the category).