The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT)
The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) provides financial support for projects that facilitate improvement in the SAR’s research and innovation capabilities as well as competitiveness. FDCT has launched the following funding schemes:
- Funding Scheme for Scientific Research and Innovation
- Funding Scheme for External Science and Technology Cooperation
- Funding Scheme for Scientific Research Platform
- Funding Scheme of Macao for Science and Technology R&D Talent
University of Macau Development Foundation (UMDF)
In line with the “1+4” Moderately Diversified Development Strategy of the SAR government, a new funding scheme titled “University of Macau Development Foundation Technology and Innovation Start-up Funding Scheme” (UMDF-TISF) has been established. UMDF-TISF aims to support new faculty members and strengthen the cultivation of talents. The talents will be encouraged to actively conduct research projects and thus strengthen the University of Macau’s capabilities in scientific research and innovation, which will give new impetus to the scientific development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and contribute to the technological innovation of the Greater Bay Area.
Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation (SHMDF)
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of UM, Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation (SHMDF) has established a theme-based grant titled University of Macau – Dr. Stanley Ho Medical Development Foundation “Set Sail for New Horizons, Create the Future” Grant (UM-SHMDF grant). The donation aims to support young scholars in pursuing their dreams and encouraging them to go beyond limits in scientific research exploration aiming at breakthrough innovation achievement, which serves to contribute to the future development of the country and Macao.