Research Matching Grant Scheme (New Round: 2025-29)
The RMGS matches private sector funding to support research and development across all disciplines at Hong Kong universities, fostering collaboration and expanding research capacity.
Funder: Hong Kong Research Grants Council
Due Dates: November 11, 2025 | December 5, 2026
Funding Amounts: HK$1.5 billion total (2025–2029); up to HK$60 million per institution per year; matching basis for non-public sector research funding.
Summary: Government matching scheme to incentivize non-public sector support for research and development at Hong Kong higher education institutions.
Key Information: Only non-governmental/non-public sector donations and grants are eligible; no “double matching” with other public schemes.
Description
The Research Matching Grant Scheme (RMGS) is a major Hong Kong government initiative aimed at diversifying research funding sources and strengthening collaboration between universities and the non-public sector. Under the 2025–2029 round, the scheme matches eligible research donations and grants from non-governmental or non-public sources, encouraging universities and local self-financing degree-awarding institutions to secure private support for research and development (R&D) activities. The RMGS supports research across all academic disciplines, including equipment, technology licenses, patent expenses, research personnel, research facilities, and support for researchers’ and students’ activities.
