ITSP supports midstream/downstream research and development (R&D) projects undertaken mainly by universities, R&D Centres, industry support organizations, professional bodies and trade and industry associations. Tier 3 projects should be exploratory, forward-looking and innovative in nature to provide the foundation for future applied R&D projects.
Summary of Major Requirements for Tier 3
| Theme | No specific themes but projects should be exploratory and forward- looking in nature to provide the foundation for future applied R&D projects |
| Funding ceiling | HK$1 million |
| Max. project duration | 18 months |
| Industry sponsorship | Not mandatory |
Internal Deadline: 20 March 2012
Submission of Application
Applications should be submitted either:
| a. | by hardcopy (with an electronic copy in MS WORD 2003 or above) to RO or |
| b. | electronically through the ITCFAS at the ITF website: https://www3.itf.gov.hk/?itf_lng=en |
Application documentation:
| - | Please include a budget of HK$8,000 for the auditing fee and an administrative overhead charge (15% of total ITF fund requested). |
| ● | ITC website: http://www.itf.gov.hk/l-eng/ITSP.asp |
