Research Funding

A group photo of Prof. Sun Dong (front row, fifth left), Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government; Ms. Edith Shih (front row, fourth left), HKUST Council Vice-Chairperson; Prof. Tim Cheng (front row, third right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; and HKUST senior management alongside distinguished guests.
A group photo of Prof. Sun Dong (front row, fifth left), Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government; Ms. Edith Shih (front row, fourth left), HKUST Council Vice-Chairperson; Prof. Tim Cheng (front row, third right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development; and HKUST senior management alongside distinguished guests. 
Hong Kong’s First University Fund Dedicated to Reinvesting Commercialization Returns into New Research Ventures
HKUST Launches HK$100 Million RAISe+ Project Fund to Accelerate Research Commercialization
Strengthening Research Collaboration between France and Hong Kong
Prof. YANG Yansong Awarded Funding in France-Hong Kong ANR/RGC Joint Research Scheme 2026/27
The projects led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (left), Professor from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Prof. Zhang Qian (right), Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, have secured fundings from the RGC’s Strategic Topics Grant, marking the largest share among local universities.
The projects led by Prof. Hsing I-Ming (left), Professor from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Prof. Zhang Qian (right), Head of the Division of Integrative Systems and Design, and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, have secured fundings from the RGC’s Strategic Topics Grant, marking the largest share among local universities. 
Tackling Aging Global Population
HKUST Secures Largest Share of RGC Strategic Topics Grant to Drive Innovation in Elderly Healthcare
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance.
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance. 
Pooling Scientific Strengths from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to Drive Space Manufacturing and Debris-Mitigation Innovation
HKUST Secures Support from Stellar Rise for In-Orbit Bio-Inspired Robotic Project
Computer Science and Engineering PhD student Shi Yuzhe (center) and his supervisor Prof. Qu Huamin (right), Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics
Computer Science and Engineering PhD student Shi Yuzhe (center) and his supervisor Prof. Qu Huamin (right), Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies and Chair Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics 
Promising Researcher Secured Esteemed Grant
Computer Science and Engineering PhD Student SHI Yuzhe Awarded NSFC Young Student Basic Research Program Grant
Among the seven HKUST projects selected in the third round of the RAISe+ Scheme, five are led by School of Engineering faculty members and graduates.
Among the seven HKUST projects selected in the third round of the RAISe+ Scheme, five are led by School of Engineering faculty members and graduates. 
Taking Up a Large Share of University’s Total
School of Engineering Achieved Outstanding Results in Third Round of RAISe+ Scheme
Civil Engineering PhD student Yang Chanyi (center) and his supervisor Prof. Zhao Jidong (right), Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the HKUST Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics
Civil Engineering PhD student Yang Chanyi (center) and his supervisor Prof. Zhao Jidong (right), Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, along with Prof. Law Kam-Tuen (left), Director of the HKUST Research Office and Chair Professor of the Department of Physics 
Emerging Scholar Secured Prestigious Grant
Civil Engineering PhD Student YANG Changyi Awarded NSFC Young Student Basic Research Program Grant
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to receive approval from the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government to establish two new research centers under the third InnoHK research cluster, SEAM@InnoHK.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to receive approval from the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government to establish two new research centers under the third InnoHK research cluster, SEAM@InnoHK. 
Advancing Renewable Energy and Semiconductor Technologies in Support of Hong Kong’s Alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan
HKUST Receives Government’s Approval to Establish Two New InnoHK Research Centers
Taking Up a Large Share of HKUST’s Total
School of Engineering Secured HK$67.5 Million in Three Research Funding Schemes
Strengthening Research Collaboration between France and Hong Kong
Prof. SI Nian Awarded Funding in France-Hong Kong ANR/RGC Joint Research Scheme 2025/26
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