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To: StanX Long who wrote (56241)	11/26/2001 2:13:46 AM
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Monday November 26, 2:06 PM HK Government Funding to Boost Innovation And Technology sg.news.yahoo.com HONG KONG, Nov 26 Asia Pulse - The Hong Kong government has launched several funding schemes to help local companies to develop innovative ideas and technology businesses, the Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Brian Lo said. Speaking at a talk on Government Technology Funding Friday, Mr Lo said that one of the major focuses of the funding schemes was to improve quality of products and services through technology development and application. "Three of the government technology funding schemes, namely the Small Entreprenuer Research Assistance Programme (SERAP), the Univeristy-Industry Collaboration Programme and the Applied Research Fund (ARF), are launched with the aim to encourage local industries to carry out research and development activities. "With the introduction of the essential elements of innovation and technology, not only could enterprises expand their businesses more efficiently, but they could also add value to their products and services, thereby enhancing their competitiveness," Mr Lo said.