Funding for enterprise innovation and R&D
Application Period (Type A): From 10 November 2023 to 11 December 2023.
Application Period (Type B): From 10 November 2023 to 11 December 2023.
Application Period (Type C): From 22 August 2023 to 22 September 2023.

Important notice : The signed application and relevant attachments must be submitted to the Fund before the deadline (during office hours).​
 

I. Objectives

In line with the Macao SAR Government’s policies, FDCT is committed to enhance innovation and R&D in Macao enterprises, create a research-friendly environment, and inspire enterprises to increase their R&D investment through providing financial support, so as to further promote the industry-university-research partnership, facilitate the transformation of scientific research achievements, cultivate emerging industries, and promote the moderately diversified development of related industries in Macao.

II. Types of Application

Funding applications are divided into three types base on applied amount:
1. Type A: not exceeding MOP 1,00,000;
2. Type B: exceeding MOP 1,000,000, but not exceeding MOP 3,000,000;
3. Type C: exceeding MOP 3,000,000, but not exceeding MOP 5,000,000.

III. Applying Entities

1. Commercial enterprises that fulfill the following conditions are eligible to submit application:
    1.1 Enterprises registered in the Macao SAR for one year or more;
    1.2The enterprise is not in arrears with tax and social security contributions (if any) in the Macao SAR.
2. In the case of applying for Type A, the applying entity shall fulfill the following conditions:
    2.1 50% or more shares of enterprises shall be held by Macao residents;
    2.2 No less than three full-time employees;
    2.3 In case of full-time employees less than three, the applying entity shall be recommended by a nation-level makerspace established in Macao.
3. In the case of applying for Types B or C, the applying entity shall fulfill the following conditions:
    3.1 No less than five full-time employees;
    3.2 The applying entity shall be an “enterprise engaged in scientific and technological innovation activities” accredited by the “Scientific and Technological Innovation Commercial Enterprise Accreditation Committee” according to law as stipulated in Article 6 of Law No. 1/2021 – “Tax Preference System for Enterprises Engaged in Scientific and Technological Innovation Activities”, or an enterprise previously funded by FDCT, without prejudice to the high-tech enterprise certificationissued by other government departments.

​IV. Application Requirements

1. The applying enterprise shall invest self-owned R&D funds in a supporting manner, and the amount of investment shall not be less than the amount applied from FDCT.
2. The expected project findings shall include software, hardware (prototype, mock-up), technical standards, formulas, new materials, new technologies, etc., and specify the economic or social benefits produced after the utilization of the project.
3. In terms of Types B or C, the research subject of project proposed shall align with the policy direction of the Macao SAR Government, current Five-Year Plan of Macao economic and social development, the Macao SAR Government’s Policy Address, related planning and programs of Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, etc.
4. In terms of Type C, the applying enterprise shall propose a 5-year project plan and corresponding budget.

V. Funding Type

No repayment required.

VI. Project duration

1. Each project of Types A and B has a maximum funding duration of three years.
2. Each project of Type C has a funding duration of three years, without prejudice to the application for continuous funding prescribed in Article XIV. The amount of continuous funding for the fourth and fifth years ranges from MOP 3,000,000 to MOP 5,000,000.

VII. Requirements for Expected Project Findings 

1. Type A:
    1) The expected project findings shall include software, hardware (prototype, mock-up), technical standards, formulas, new materials, new technologies, etc., and specify the potential economic or social benefits after the utilization of the project;
    2) The expected TRL of the project proposed shall be TRL 4 or above upon its conclusion.

2. Type B:
    1) The expected project findings shall include software, hardware (prototype, mock-up), technical standards, formulas, new materials, new technologies, etc., and specify the potential economic or social benefits after the utilization of the project;
    2) The expected TRL of the project proposed shall be TRL 4 or above upon its conclusion.

3. Type C:
    1) The expected project findings shall include software, hardware (prototype, mock-up), technical standards, formulas, new materials, new technologies, etc., and specify the potential economic or social benefits after the utilization of the project;
    2) Upon project conclusion, the expected TRL of the project shall be TRL 6 or above after 3 years’ research duration; and TRL 8 or above after 5 years’ research duration.


VIII. Application procedure

The application shall be made via the Online Funding Application System of the FDCT.
For the application and use of the online funding application system, please refer to the Scientific Research Funding.

IX. Assessment Method

1. The assessment is performed by FDCT according to Funding Regulations of the Science and Technology Development Fund approved by the Chief Executive’s Dispatch No. 93/2023.
2. The priority goes to the industry-university-research projects conducted in partnership with higher education institutions or scientific research institutions inside or outside Macao.
3. FDCT may conduct site inspection to verify the research conditions of the applying entities, interview with the project team and partners (if any) as necessary.
4. Key considerations will be given to the followings:
    4.1 Assessment of technologies and research findings:
          4.1.1 Economic or social benefits;
          4.1.2 Technical level;
          4.1.3 Real-life application.
    4.2 Competence of the applying entity
          4.2.1 R&D team and research basis;
          4.2.2 Industry-university-research partnership;

          4.2.3 Qualifications and quantity of team members;
          4.2.4 Research conditions.
    4.3 Project planning
         4.3.1 Assessment of work plan;
         4.3.2 Soundness of budget;
         4.3.3 Project feasibility.

Download
Items
 
Funding Scheme for Enterprise Innovation and R&D
Funding Scheme for Enterprise Innovation and R&D - Application Guidelines for Projects Type A (3rd Round of 2023)
Funding Scheme for Enterprise Innovation and R&D - Application Guidelines for Projects Type B (3rd Round of 2023)
Funding Scheme for Enterprise Innovation and R&D - Application Guidelines for Projects Type C (2023)
Industry Classification of Macao
Application Form for Changes in Scientific Research Projects
Declaration for Opening an Account in the Application System for Scientific Research Project Funding
School/Association/Institution Project Managers Registration Form

Download for the Past Funding Schemes
Items  
Funding Scheme for Enterprise Innovation and R&D - Application Guidelines for Projects Type A (1st Round of 2023) Download
Funding Scheme for Enterprise Innovation and R&D - Application Guidelines for Projects Type A (2nd Round of 2023) Download
Funding Scheme for Enterprise Innovation and R&D - Application Guidelines for Projects Type B (1st Round of 2023) Download
Funding Scheme for Enterprise Innovation and R&D - Application Guidelines for Projects Type B (2nd Round of 2023) Download
Funding Scheme for Enterprise Innovation and R&D
(Applicable only for Projects in 2021)
Download
Industry Classification of Macao Download
Application Form for Changes in Scientific Research Projects Download
Enterprise Innovation and R&D Funding Projects -- Annual Report Form Download
Enterprise Innovation and R&D Funding Projects -- Final Report Form
(Applicable only for Projects in 2021)
Download
Declaration for Opening an Account in the Application System for Scientific Research Project Funding Download
School/Association/Institution Project Managers Registration Form Download
Bank Account Information for Special Fund Download
Funding Guidelines (Applicable Only for Projects in 2019) Download
 
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