Invitation for proposals for admission to the third InnoHK Research Cluster

InnoHK is a major innovation and technology initiative of the Government to develop Hong Kong as a hub for global research collaboration, with the aim to attract institutions that are among the global top echelon to collaborate with local institutions to set up research centres/laboratories in Hong Kong. Following the setting up of the first two research clusters, namely Health@InnoHK, focusing on healthcare technology, and AIR@InnoHK, focusing on artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, the Government is now taking forward the establishment of the third InnoHK research cluster, namely SEAM@InnoHK, focusing on four research areas namely sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing, and materials.

SEAM@InnoHK will enable Hong Kong to move full steam ahead towards the vision of becoming a global research collaboration hub. It will not only facilitate top-notch universities, research institutes and the industries to collaborate in research and development (R&D), but also promote translation of R&D outcomes into impactful, real-world application and development of relevant industries in Hong Kong.

The third InnoHK research cluster is now open for applications. Global top echelon of universities/research institutions are welcome to apply. The deadline for application will be 29 August 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong Time). The guidance notes can be downloaded at this link.

For enquiries in relation to the application for the third InnoHK research cluster, please contact the InnoHK Secretariat (Tel: 3855 7671; email: inno@itc.gov.hk).