Applications should be classified under one of the following technology focus areas:

• New Materials and Textiles and Apparel Products;
• Advanced Textiles and Clothing Production Technologies;
• Innovative Design and Evaluation Technologies; and
• Enhanced Industrial Systems and Infrastructure.

The Board of Directors of HKRITA has decided that priority for funding will be given to projects which come up with new research ideas; have high technical merit with deliverables which have potential for commercialisation; and have experienced key research personnel.

In addition, please note that in assessing your application, due weighting will also be given to the following components:

• Innovation and Technology Component;
• Technical Capacity;
• Financial Considerations;
• Existence of a Holistic Plan to Realisation / Commercialisation;
• Relevance with Government Policies or in Overall Interest of the Community;
• IP Rights and Benefit Sharing; and
• Management Capacity.

Submission of Applications

To minimise unnecessary work and save time, the following two-step approach should be followed:

(1)	applicants should first brief HKRITA on the proposed application by way of a powerpoint presentation which identifies the key features of the project proposal – this will facilitate an initial assessment as to whether the proposal can be supported; and, if so
(2)	a formal application for funding, fine-tuned on the basis of earlier discussions, can then be formally submitted.

One hard copy of the original of the application stamped by your own research institution should be submitted to HKRITA.

Date for Applications