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Funding Scheme for External Science and Technology Cooperation - International Collaborative Research

The Macao Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) - Application period : April 1st to 30th

Below is a summary of the program and attached are the full programs in Portuguese and English.

  1. Objectives of the financing program:

The Macao Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) has set up a Funding Support Program for External Cooperation in Science and Technology, to promote exchanges with abroad and the cooperation of Macao's science and technology workers, promote the transformation of Macao into a place where high-level international talents gather, and increase the level of cooperation between Macao and abroad in scientific research, industry-university-research and talent cultivation.

  1. Maximum financing amount:

Up to 5 million MOP can be requested (≈ 565.000€) for collaborative projects with eligible foreign organizations.

  1. Recipients of Financial Support:

Public higher education institutions or public medical institutions in the MSAR.

Private higher education institutions incorporated under the terms of Macao SAR law.

Non-profit private entities incorporated under the terms of Macao SAR law.

Entrepreneurs or commercial companies registered in the MSAR.

  1. Application period:

From April 1 to April 30, 2025.

  1. Application requirements

For international collaborative research categoryThe foreign collaborating institution must meet one of the following criteria:

  1. A foreign higher education institution that is ranked in the top 200 overall in the latest edition of the Times, QS, US News or ARWU.
  2. A foreign higher education institution ranked in the top 100 in any discipline in the latest edition of the Times, QS, US News or ARWU.
  3. A foreign company on the latest Fortune 500 list.
  4. Higher education institutions, scientific research institutes or commercial companies established by law in Portuguese-speaking countries participating in the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macau).
  5. Criteria for Collaborative Research:

They include signing a cooperation agreement and fulfilling requirements such as annual meetings and minimum exchange time between the partners.

  1. Financing method:

The modality is non-repayable support. The financing can last up to 3 years.

More information HERE.

PT_ Financial Support Program for Cooperation in Science and Technology Abroad - See the PDF with the regulations.

EN_Funding Scheme for External Science and Technology Cooperation - Please consult the regulations in the PDF documentt.