Appointments to Steering Committee of Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme
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The RAISe+ Scheme was launched in 2023 to unleash the potential of local universities in the "1 to N" transformation and commercialisation of research and development outcomes, and facilitate relevant collaboration among the Government, industries, universities and research sectors. It will fund at least 100 research teams from universities funded by the University Grants Committee that have good potential to become successful start-ups on a matching basis.
The Government has earlier set up the Steering Committee of the RAISe+ Scheme to vet eligible applications, with a two-year term from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. The Committee is composed of members from the Government, research, academic, industry and investment sectors. The updated membership of the Committee is as follows:
Chairman:
Mr Duncan Chiu
Non-official Members:
Professor Bian Zhaoxiang
Professor Cai Hongbin
Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
Professor Chan Chi-hou
Professor Francis Chan Ka-leung
Mr Simon Chan Sai-ming
Dr Hu Zhanghong
Ms Vanessa Huang Yifei*
Ms Li Qianxin
Professor Li Zexiang
Mr Daryl Ng Win-kong
Professor Randy Poon Yat-choi*
Mr Sunny Tan
Professor Teng Jin-guang
Mr Patrick Tsang Shun-fuk
Professor Tu Wenwei*
Professor Wong Wing-tak*
Ex-officio Members:
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry or his/her representative
Commissioner for Innovation and Technology or his/her representative
(* New appointee)
A Government spokesman said that the newly appointed members are experienced in their respective areas of expertise, including life and health sciences and investment. They will provide valuable knowledge and advice to the Committee in the assessment of the applications under the RAISe+ Scheme.
Ends/Friday, November 1, 2024
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