Macao’s Science and Technology Development Fund (identified by the Portuguese abbreviation FDCT) says it’s stepping up efforts to flip educational research into commercially viable tasks, as three regionally incubated know-how companies transfer towards inventory market listings this yr.
The announcement was made at an FDCT briefing on Tuesday attended by round 300 representatives from native universities, know-how firms and science and know-how associations. The occasion targeted on funding schemes and assist companies for industry-university-research collaboration.
FDCT administrative committee president Vincent U stated Macao was starting to see concrete outcomes from such collaborations, noting that three native know-how enterprises have been presently within the pre-listing stage and have been anticipated to be listed on a important board alternate in 2026.
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During the briefing, FDCT representatives outlined six funding schemes masking research platforms, scientific research and innovation, enterprise R&D, exterior science and know-how cooperation, expertise growth and science and know-how awards. The schemes have been designed to align with Macao’s rising industries.
The fund additionally stated it might increase cooperation, significantly with mainland China, Europe and Portuguese-speaking international locations, to entice high-end research expertise to Macao.
Applications for the funding schemes will open progressively this yr via the FDCT’s on-line utility system.
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