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| Programme | Research Talent Hub for Technology Companies (RTH-TC)Innovation and Technology Commission |
|---|---|
| Provider | Innovation and Technology Commission |
| Status | Active |
| Stage | MVP / Pre-seed / Seed / Early growth |
| Support | Monthly salary allowance up to HK$20,000 (bachelor), HK$23,000 (master) or HK$35,000 (doctorate), plus up to HK$10,000 doctoral living allowance |
| Duration | Generally up to 36 months per research talent |
| Matching | No |
| Equity | No |
| Hong Kong company | Yes |
| Company age | N/A |
| Team | Up to 4 full-time research talents at one time; STEM degree and R&D work requirements apply |
| Suitable for students | N/A |
| Sector fit | AI / Machine Learning / SaaS / Software / Deep Tech / Robotics / Hardware / FinTech / GreenTech / Semiconductors / New Materials / Manufacturing / Logistics / Supply Chain / Biotechnology / HealthTech |
| Application | Rolling |
| Official source | Official sourceLast verified: 2026-08-25 |