In line with the policy guidelines of the Macao SAR Government and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the current “Public Financial Support System of the Macao Special Administrative Region”, “Statutes of the Science and Technology Development Fund” and “Regulations on Grants of the Science and Technology Development Fund”, the Science and Technology Development Fund of the Macao SAR (hereinafter referred to as the “FDCT”) launches the “Technology Research and Development Talent Funding Scheme” (hereinafter referred to as the “Scheme”), with a view to supporting local residents engaged in R&D work, attracting outstanding Macao professionals in the science and technology sector to return, and bringing in excellent scientific and technological talents to develop in Macao, so as to foster innovation in science and technology and promote the moderate diversification of Macao’s industries.
‼️Application Period：23 March 2026 to 23 April 2026
‼️Important notice : Applicants must submit a complete application dossier to the FDCT on or before the deadline.
🌟Categories of Application and Maximum Funding Amounts🌟
(1) Enterprise R&D Talent Category
Support is provided for Macao residents to engage in R&D projects within local science and technology enterprises. The maximum funding amount for this category is MOP720,000.
(2) Postdoctoral Category
Support is provided for Macao residents to conduct research projects within the research systems of higher education institutions. The maximum funding amount for this category is MOP720,000.
🌟Eligible Applicants🌟
(1) Public higher education institutions in the Macao Special Administrative Region.
(2) Private higher education institutions legally established in the Macao Special Administrative Region.
(3) Business operators or commercial enterprises registered in the Macao Special Administrative Region.
🌟Type and Scope of Funding🌟
(1) Type of funding: grant allocated for the projects.
(2) Scope of funding: projects that align with the objectives of the FDCT and the Scheme.
🌟Eligibility Criteria🌟
(1) For the Enterprise R&D Talent Category, applications must be submitted by the employing enterprise, which must be:
1. An enterprise certified under the “Technology Enterprise Certification Scheme” of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau.
2. An enterprise recognised by the “Evaluation Committee for Enterprises Engaged in Scientific and Technological Innovation Activities” pursuant to Article 6 of Law No. 1/2021 (Tax Incentive Regime for Enterprises Engaged in Scientific and Technological Innovation Activities) (hereinafter referred to as “tax-recognised enterprise”).
(2) For the Postdoctoral Category, applications must be submitted by the higher education institutions employing the postdoctoral researcher, as referred to in Paragraphs (1) and (2) of Article 3, Chapter I.
(3) If the entities referred to in the preceding two paragraphs do not possess legal personality, applications must be submitted through their affiliated entities with legal personality.
🌟Number of Grants🌟
(1) The combined maximum number of grants for the Enterprise R&D Talent Category and Postdoctoral Category is 65, with a maximum of 15 grants allocated to the Postdoctoral Category.
(2) The number of funded talents in each enterprise shall not exceed one-third of the total number of staff with degrees in science and technology fields, and must not exceed the following maximum per enterprise:
1. For key enterprises, up to 5 individuals.
2. For growing enterprises, up to 3 individuals.
3. For potential enterprises, up to 2 individuals.
4. For tax-recognised enterprises, up to 3 individuals.
📝For more information: The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT)
Contact：
Address：Room K, 11/F, the Macau Square, No.43-53A Avenida do Infante D. Henrique, Macao
Tel.：2878 8777
Fax.：28788775 / 28788776
Email：info@fdct.gov.mo
Website：www.fdct.gov.mo
