Guangdong and Hong Kong Universities “1+1+1” Joint Research Collaboration Scheme
The Guangdong and Hong Kong Universities “1+1+1” Joint Research Collaboration Scheme is a landmark initiative jointly launched by the Department of Science and Technology of Guangdong Province (GDSTC), Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), and Beijing Normal - Hong Kong Baptist University (BNBU).
Signed on 21 May 2024, this tripartite collaboration establishes a joint seed fund pool of approximately RMB$90 million over three years (2024–2026)—with each party contributing approximately RMB$10 million annually—to support high-impact, collaborative research between HKBU and BNBU.
Aligned with the Outline Development Plan for the Greater Bay Area, the Scheme aims to accelerate the construction of an international hub for science, technology, and innovation, while addressing national and regional strategic priorities through cutting-edge research. The “1+1+1” Scheme directly supports national and regional priorities by:
• Accelerating R&D in strategic fields like artificial intelligence, data science, and biomedicine
• Bridging academia and industry through co-developed solutions with real-world applications
• Training the next generation of cross-border scientific talent
• Strengthening the Greater Bay Area’s position as a global innovation leader
To ensure fairness and impartiality in the project evaluation process, and in line with the implementation plan of the scheme, we have established both external and internal review mechanisms.
A Joint Selection Panel has been specially formed for this scheme, comprising an equal number of senior scholars from both institutions (four experts from HKBU and four experts from BNBU). The panel is co-chaired by the Vice Presidents of Research and Development from both HKBU and BNBU. The panel conducts a comprehensive assessment of each project by integrating external review feedback along with considerations such as the strategic plans, development priorities, and funding support of both universities.
