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 90 million over three years (2024–2026)—with each party contributing 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
