Application and Submission

The applicant must be a designated local public research institute which include local universities (all University Grants Committee-funded institutions), self-financing degree-awarding institutions registered under the Post-Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap. 320), the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Vocational Training Council, the Clothing Industry Training Authority and the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology. Applications will be submitted to the Innovation and Technology Commision (ITC) via Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) as the lead applicant.

Note: Registration at Innovation and Technology Commission Funding Administrative System I I (ITCFAS II) is required for submitting applications to LSCM.

To register:

Please enter “Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre Limited" in the Organisation Name field on the Registration page.
Please enter the details of the Project Coordinator on the next page and click Submit button to complete the registration process.
LSCM will process the registration within 3 working days after verification.

To submit:

Please logon to the ITCFAS II with your registered account.
During the submission process, please select Proposal -> Funding Scheme, then select the appropriate Programme, i.e. "ITSP Tier 1" if you select "ITSP – R&D Centre (R&D Projects)" or "TCFS – Category A (1)" if you select "ITSP – Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme."

For project vetting criteria, vetting process and assessment committee, please refer to Project Vetting.

Note: Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP) and Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme (TCFS) provide funding support for two major types of applied R&D projects, namely Platform Projects and Partnership Research Programme.

Application Documents

Please read the guidelines and sample of completed application form available at the following ITC's websites before submitting an application:

Innovation and Technology Support Programme (ITSP)

Partnership Research Programme (PRP)

Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme (TCFS)

Public Sector Trial Scheme

Commercialization and Intellectual Property (IP) Guidelines for LSCM R&D Projects

Guidelines on IP Arrangements (July 2014)

Guidelines on IP Arrangements (Previous Version) - Superseded

ITC Intellectual Property Guide

Guide on Intellectual Property Arrangements for Research and Development Projects Funded under the ITSP and MRP of the ITF (July 2019) – for all applicants and LSCM funded projects

Please refer to the Guideline on Intellectual Property (IP) Arrangements before submitting your applications.

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LSCM: Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre in Hong Kong

Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) is Hong Kong’s leading Centre of technology research and development (R&D) across numerous sectors, both public and private. Since its founding in 2006, LSCM has been dedicated to fostering technological innovation to enhance the efficiency in the logistics and supply chain industries.

The role of Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) in Hong Kong and Beyond

Hong Kong is considered as one of the world’s leading logistics hubs. LSCM aims to reinforce this position through the continuous enhancement of technological facilities within areas of logistics, supply chain, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce, etc.

Always on the move, LSCM seeks to ensure Hong Kong keeps up on a global scale, cementing our place on the world stage as a progressive adopter of innovative technology. With an extensive range of projects developed over the years, LSCM nurtures ideas for growth not only in Hong Kong but also in Mainland China.

Facilitating Innovation Across Multiple Industries

To promote economic growth through heightened efficiency, LSCM has spurred the development of numerous cutting-edge technologies, including supply chain technology, robotics technology for logistics, and an AIoT Chinese Medicine dispensing and delivery system. These projects were undertaken to not only enhance efficiency, but also to provide effective solutions for the ageing problems across multiple industries in Hong Kong.

LSCM has a wealth of case studies in our database. These range from sophisticated virtual reality training modules to secure E-Lock system and E-Cheque Wallet applications, and many more. Our case studies showcase the impact of technology deployment on different sectors, demonstrating how a seemingly simple idea can transform the entire industry operations.

Future Development of Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM)

Moving forward, LSCM will work closely with the Government, academia and the industry in Hong Kong to continuously foster the development and adoption of technological innovations that address emerging supply chain and logistics challenges. As part of this effort, we prioritise building a community that focuses on collaboration to accelerate the progress.

To become part of our committed community of leading researchers and professionals, take a look at our membership program. There, you’ll discover various networking opportunities for your enterprise. Ranging from events for exposure and networking, through to cutting-edge researches for technology advancement, our membership program is the best way to enjoy LSCM’s extensive services.

If you have any questions about what we do, how we do it or anything else, feel free to contact us.