Three Engineering projects awarded funding in the second round of the ITC’s RAISe+ Scheme

Three project teams led by Faculty of Engineering Professors have been awarded funding in the second round of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+), initiated by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Hong Kong government. In the two rounds of the RAISe+ Scheme, Faculty of Engineering received the highest number of awards among CUHK's research teams. This demonstrated the exceptional research capabilities and dedication to technology advancement of the faculty.

The funded projects span a wide range of fields including advanced engineering and materials science. These projects not only highlight the faculty’s extensive research strengths but also reflect its commitment to addressing major societal challenges. Each project is poised to deliver high-impact innovations with strong commercialisation potential and real-world application value.

The RAISe+ Scheme sets a high threshold for application, requiring research teams to raise no less than half of the amount they apply for from commercial sources. With the support of RAISe+ funding, these projects will further enhance their R&D and promotional capabilities, to achieve successful commercialisation.

List of Engineering projects receive funding support from RAISe+ Scheme

About the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+ Scheme)

Launched in October 2023, the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+ Scheme) aims to unleash the potential of local universities in transforming and commercialising R&D outcomes, and facilitate collaboration among the Government, industry, university and research sectors. The RAISe+ Scheme will fund, on a matching basis, research teams in eight universities funded by the University Grants Committee that have the potential to become successful start-ups. Up to HK$100 million in funding support will be provided for each project that is approved.