To facilitate public understanding of the details and application procedures for the 3rd Round of Talent Recruitment Programmes, the Talent Development Committee will organise two public briefing sessions. The first session is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on 15 January 2026, with registration open from 3 to 10 January. Individuals from around the world who are interested in applying for the programmes are welcome to participate.
The Macao Special Administrative Region Government has launched the 3rd Round of Talent Recruitment Programmes, which will run from 2 December 2025 to 1 December 2026. The Programmes continue to accept applications globally under nine programmes targeting three talent categories, namely: the High-End Talents Programme, four Outstanding Talent Programmes and four Advanced Professionals Programmes. These programmes are aligned with the following key industries: Big Health, High-Tech, Modern Finance, as well as Cultural, Sports and Other Industries.
To enhance the public understanding of the programmes, following the earlier briefing sessions for enterprises, the Talent Development Committee will organise two public briefing sessions. The first session will be held at 11 a.m. on 15 January 2026. It will focus on introducing the application procedures, required documentation and key points for attention regarding the 3rd Round of Talent Recruitment Programmes. This will include an explanation of how applicants can utilise the upgraded functions of the e-application platform to better understand what documents are required for submission, thereby improving the accuracy of their applications. The session will also introduce the streamlined and fully digitalised approval process, which enables applicants to track the progress of their applications at any time. The briefing session will be accessible online as well, with simultaneous Portuguese interpretation provided.
The first public briefing session will accept registrations from 10 a.m. on 3 January 2026 until 5 p.m. on 10 January 2026. Individuals interested in applying for the programmes may register via the dedicated webpage (https://trplatform.cdqq.gov.mo/latest-news/en/briefingsession) and choose to attend the briefing session either in person or online. Successful registrants will be notified by email on or before 13 January.
The second public briefing session will be held on 6 February 2026. It will be accessible both in person and online, with simultaneous English interpretation provided. Registration will be open from 10 a.m. on 26 January 2026 until 5 p.m. on 2 February 2026. Interested parties are invited to register via the dedicated webpage within the aforementioned period.
The Macao SAR Government has launched the third round of its talent recruitment programmes that run from 2 December 2025 to 1 December 2026, continuing to draw applications from three types of global talent with nine programmes, including a high-end talents programme, as well as four outstanding talents programmes and four advanced professionals programmes respectively linked to the big health industry, high-tech industry, modern finance industry; and cultural, sports and other industries.
To enable interested individuals to gain a better understanding of the programme details and application procedures, the Talent Development Committee hosted on 16 December 2025 the firstThe Macao SAR Government has launched the third round of its talent recruitment programmes that run from 2 December 2025 to 1 December 2026, continuing to draw applications from three types of global talent with nine programmes, including a high-end talents programme, as well as four outstanding talents programmes and four advanced professionals programmes respectively linked to the big health industry, high-tech industry, modern finance industry; and cultural, sports and other industries. To enable interested individuals to gain a better understanding of the programme details and application procedures, the Talent Development Committee hosted on 16 December 2025 the first ‘Briefing Session on Macao SAR’s Third Round of Talent Recruitment Programmes’, which was also made accessible via online conferencing. Intended exclusively for enterprises, the event invited representatives from a total of 50 higher education institutions in Macao and enterprises connected to local key industries from both Macao and the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. The briefing session highlighted the application procedures, required application documents and points to note for the third round of the talent recruitment programmes, noting that the e-application platform has been upgraded to help applicants understand clearly what application documents are required for submission, thereby improving documentation accuracy, while the streamlined, fully digitalised review process allows applicants to track their application status on the platform at any time. The Talent Development Committee will go on to hold two more briefing sessions on 15 January 2026 and 6 February 2026. Individuals worldwide interested in applying to the programmes are welcome to register and participate in person or virtually. Registration details for the briefing sessions will be announced later on the Talent Recruitment Programme E-Application Platform (https://trplatform.cdqq.gov.mo/application-information/third-phase). Please stay tuned. For enquiries, please contact the Talent Development Committee by e-mail at info@cdqq.gov.mo, or call the hotline (853) 2855 5108 during office hours.
’, which was also made accessible via online conferencing. Intended exclusively for enterprises, the event invited representatives from a total of 50 higher education institutions in Macao and enterprises connected to local key industries from both Macao and the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. The briefing session highlighted the application procedures, required application documents and points to note for the third round of the talent recruitment programmes, noting that the e-application platform has been upgraded to help applicants understand clearly what application documents are required for submission, thereby improving documentation accuracy, while the streamlined, fully digitalised review process allows applicants to track their application status on the platform at any time.
The Talent Development Committee will go on to hold two more briefing sessions on 15 January 2026 and 6 February 2026. Individuals worldwide interested in applying to the programmes are welcome to register and participate in person or virtually. Registration details for the briefing sessions will be announced later on the Talent Recruitment Programme E-Application Platform (https://trplatform.cdqq.gov.mo/application-information/third-phase). Please stay tuned.
For enquiries, please contact the Talent Development Committee by e-mail at info@cdqq.gov.mo, or call the hotline (853) 2855 5108 during office hours.
Talent Development Committee chief answers questions from attendees
First briefing session on the third round of the talent recruitment programmes hosted by the Talent Development Committee on 16 December
Representatives from enterprises and institutions present at the briefing session ask questions actively
The third Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) High-Quality Talent Development Conference (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Conference’), jointly organised by the Talent Development Committee of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province, and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, was successfully concluded several days ago.
The four-day Conference, held under the theme ‘Look Beyond the Horizon, Embrace Diversity and Inclusiveness, and Forge Ahead with Resolve to Build an International Hub for High-Calibre Talent’, featured a ‘Thematic Talent Expo’ and briefing sessions. It brought together government bodies and enterprises from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, and was held concurrently and co-located with the 30th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF), the 2nd China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao) (CPLPEX), and the Macao Franchise Expo 2025 (2025 MFE) at the Cotai Expo, Venetian Macao. This multi-event collaboration created synergies, achieving resource integration and benefit maximisation.
Benefiting from the synergistic effect of the multi-event collaboration, the Conference saw increased public engagement. The four-day event attracted approximately 3,500 attendees, achieving its intended objectives. Furthermore, the Conference featured around 30 thematic speeches and briefing sessions, along with over 20 group tours, highlighting regional talent policies and corporate development prospects to the public. Covered sectors included the integrated tourism and leisure industry, financial services, technology, and healthcare, among others.
Now in its third year, the Conference has become a flagship regional cooperation initiative for the GBA. Through this event, the three governments showcase the regions’ talent policies and achievements, developmental advantages, and opportunities to the wider world, attracting top talent from across the globe to gather and develop their careers in the GBA. The Conference provides a high-level platform for dialogue, exchange, and collaborative innovation, injecting fresh momentum into the joint development of a high-calibre talent hub. Moving forward, the Macao SAR Government will adhere to the principle of ‘attracting, retaining, and fully utilising talent’, maintaining close communication and collaboration with Guangdong and Hong Kong, strengthening talent exchange and cooperation, and attracting and pooling international talent.
Staff members introduce the Thematic Talent Expo to young students
The conference hosted multiple briefing sessions, introducing talent policies and corporate development information from various regions
A corporate representative presents a technology research and development product
Staff members explain the talent policies to international visitors
Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area High-Quality Talent Development Conference Held in Macao for the First TimeFour-Day Event Showcases Talent Policies and Achievements Across the Three Regions
The third Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) High-Quality Talent Development Conference (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Conference’), jointly organised by the Talent Development Committee of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province, and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, is being held from 22 October for four consecutive days at the Cotai Expo, at the Venetian Macao. Under the theme ‘Look Beyond the Horizon, Embrace Diversity and Inclusiveness, and Forge Ahead with Resolve to Build an International Hub for High-Calibre Talent’, the government of the three regions aim to showcase the Greater Bay Area’s talent policies and achievements, as well as its developmental advantages and opportunities, with the goal of attracting top talent from around the world to gather and develop in the Bay Area, thereby advancing the construction of a high-quality talent hub in the Greater Bay Area.
The opening ceremony was jointly presided over by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, O Lam; Deputy Governor of the Guangdong Province, Li Yun; Director-General of the Department of Human Resource Mobility Management of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Zhang Wenmiao; Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Cheuk Wing-hing; Director of the Personnel Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao S.A.R., Ai Yiping; Deputy Secretary-General of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, Luo Zhanhuai; Director-General of the Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong Province, Du Minqi; Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, Chen Liwen; Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Chris Sun; Secretary-General of the Talent Development Committee of the Macao SAR Government, Kong Chi Meng; Director of Hong Kong Talent Engage, Felix Chan Hoi-king; and Deputy Secretary-General of the Talent Development Committee, Wong Kin Mou.
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, O Lam, stated that Macao government utilise the spatial advantages of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin to promote, in phases, the development of the Macao-Hengqin International Education University Town and the National-Level Regional University–Industry Technology Transfer Centre, as well as fully leverage the strengths of Macao’s four state key laboratories. These initiatives aim to create important platforms for nurturing and pooling talent in Macao. Simultaneously, by leveraging the Commercial and Trade Co-operation Service Platform between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries, Macao serves as a two-way platform for ‘bringing in and going global’. She firmly believes that by leveraging the respective advantages of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, the talent development in the GBA will be pushed to new heights.
Deputy Governor of Guangdong Province, Li Yun, expressed in his address that the Conference has become an important brand for collectively building a high-level talent hub in the GBA. Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao have continuously deepened cooperation in mutual integration and connectivity. The ‘Talent Link’, ‘Employment Link’, ‘Social Security Link’ and other initiatives have been thoroughly implemented in the GBA. This year’s Conference has established a high-level platform for dialogue, exchange, and collaborative innovation among government, enterprises, higher education institutions, and other sectors, while also injecting new momentum into promoting integration and connectivity among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, and jointly building a high-level talent hub. In conjunction with the third GBA Talent Conference, Guangdong is simultaneously organising a series of talent activities. Seizing this opportunity, Guangdong will work closely with Hong Kong and Macao to further deepen cooperation.
Director-General of the Department of Human Resource Mobility Management of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Zhang Wenmiao, remarked that through the close collaboration of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, connectivity in the GBA has been continuously enhanced, infrastructure support capacity strengthened, technological innovation and industrial cooperation accelerated, and the talent ecosystem and policy framework consistently optimised. Moving forward, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security will, as always, steadfastly support the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, providing more convenient services and a better development environment for talent.
Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government, Cheuk Wing-hing, mentioned that, talent is the core driver of social progress and economic development, as well as a key factor in building a high-quality GBA. The joint organisation of the Talent Conference by the government of the three regions, through consensus-building, resource integration, and platform co-development, will more effectively facilitate the advancement and implementation of talent policies, accelerating high-quality development in the GBA.
The Conference also features a ‘Thematic Talent Expo’, which brings together government bodies and enterprises from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to showcase the GBA’s industrial development, business and investment environment, talent policies and development opportunities to the public. Multiple briefings are also held concurrently. Participating municipal government and 50 enterprises from the GBA introduced their respective talent policies and corporate talent development prospects, covering industries such as integrated tourism and leisure, finance, technology and healthcare.
The conference also invited three leading figures from Macao’s key industries as keynote speakers, including: Founder and CEO of Pachira (International) Technology Co., Ltd., He Guotao; Founder, CEO and CTO of Guangdong LeapFive Technology Co., Ltd., Jiang Zhaohui; and Chairman and CEO of Macau Pass Group Holdings Ltd. and Chairman of Ant Bank (Macao) Limited, John Sun. The three guests primarily addressed Macao’s role as a vital bridgehead for the country’s high-level opening-up, discussing the development potential for enterprises in Macao, the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, the GBA and even the international market. They also shared insights on career opportunities for talent within Macao and the GBA, generating a vibrant atmosphere at the event.
The Conference is held concurrently and co-located with the 30th Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF), the 2nd China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao) (CPLPEX), and the Macao Franchise Expo 2025 (2025MFE). This multi-event linkage achieves resource synergy and maximises benefits.
The ‘Thematic Talent Expo’ and briefing sessions on talent policies and enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are open to the public free of charge. Members of the public are welcome to participate. For details, please visit the Talent Development Committee website: www.cdqq.gov.mo .
The Third Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-Quality Talent Development Conference opens grandly.Official guests tour the Thematic Talent ExpoThematic Talent Expo (Macao)Keynote addresses by leading figures from Macao’s key industries
Third Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area High-Quality Talent Development Conference to open on 22 October, promoting building of talent hub in GBA
The Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) High-Quality Talent Development Conference (hereinafter referred to as the Conference), organised alternately by the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, will take place in Macao for the first time between 22 and 25 October (Wednesday to Saturday). The theme of this year’s Conference is ‘Look Beyond the Horizon, Embrace Diversity and Inclusiveness, and Forge Ahead with Resolve to Build an International Hub for High-Calibre Talent’. Through this event, the three governments hope to showcase the GBA’s talent policies and achievements, as well as its advantages and opportunities for development, with a view to attracting talent from around the world to the GBA and promoting the building of a talent hub in the GBA.
Inviting industry leaders to share insights on GBA advantages and opportunities
The four-day Conference will be held at Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao, featuring a Thematic Talent Expo and keynote speeches. The Thematic Talent Expo will bring together government agencies and enterprises from the three regions, namely Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, to display to the public information on industrial development, business investment, talent policy and development opportunities in the GBA. Multiple information sessions about talent and enterprises in the GBA will also be given, in which governments of the regions will present their respective talent policy and various enterprises will talk about prospects for talent development.
On the other hand, three leading figures in Macao’s key industries will be invited to the Conference to deliver keynote speeches revolving around the role of Macao as an important bridgehead for China’s high-level opening-up to the outside world, and the potential of enterprises to develop in Macao, the Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, the GBA and even international markets, as well as sharing their views on development opportunities for talent in Macao and the GBA.
Linking up with MIF and other concurrent exhibitions to achieve synergy effect
The 3rd Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area High-Quality Talent Development Conference will be staged concurrently and at the same venue as the 30th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF), the 2nd China–Portuguese-Speaking Countries Economic and Trade Expo (Macao) (C-PLPEX) and the Macao Franchise Expo (MFE) 2025, enabling multiple exhibitions to link up for resource integration and maximisation of business outcomes.
The Thematic Talent Expo and information sessions on talent policy and enterprises in the GBA are open to the public free of charge. All are welcome to participate. For latest updates on the Conference, please visit the website of the Talent Development Committee at www.cdqq.gov.mo .
In order to further promote moderately diversified economic development, accelerate the integration of industry, academia and research, and strengthen technological innovation and international cooperation, the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) has recently launched several new types of funding schemes. These schemes cover four major areas: scientific research and innovation, research platforms, international cooperation and science and technology talent. They aim to further advance the transformation of research outcomes, foster technological exchanges between Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries as well as global research institutions, and cultivate and attract science and technology talent, injecting new momentum into industrial development. To ensure that the academic sector, enterprises and researchers have a clearer understanding of the details of the new schemes, FDCT has recently held dedicated briefing sessions targeting representatives from higher education institutions and technology enterprises, where the application criteria, assessment standards and scope of support of each funding scheme were introduced in detail.
Focusing on Industry Needs and Promoting Research Commercialisation To facilitate collaborative innovation between universities and enterprises and promote the transformation of research outcomes, FDCT will launch the "Scientific Research and Innovation Funding Scheme – Demand-driven Type" this year, encouraging academia to conduct applied research in response to the actual needs of enterprises, thereby advancing technological implementation. The scheme addresses technical bottlenecks of enterprises in Macao and the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, and incorporates enterprise needs into the application guidelines, guiding research forces to effectively align with industrial development. This year, a total of 21 technological needs from enterprises have been announced, covering four major areas: Traditional Chinese Medicine and the big health industry, biomedicine, digital technology, and integrated circuits. In addition, the newly launched "Scientific Research and Innovation Funding Scheme – Translational Entrepreneurship Type" focuses on supporting the commercialisation of scientific research achievements from higher education institutions, helping research results to enter the market through the establishment of start-ups, and contributing to the enhancement of Macao’s innovation and technology ecosystem.
Strengthening Platform Support and Enhancing Technological R&D and Industrial Development In order to pool scientific research talent and superior technological resources, explore frontier research, promote collaboration among industry, academia and research, and facilitate the transformation of outcomes, FDCT has launched the "Research Platform Funding Scheme". Through the construction of multi-level platforms, the scheme seeks to play a catalytic role in improving the research conditions in Macao and strengthening its technological capacity. The scheme includes six types of platforms: national-level platforms, R&D platforms, translational platforms, joint platforms, support platforms, and equipment-based platforms.
Deepening International Cooperation and Expanding the Portuguese-speaking Technology Network In terms of international cooperation, FDCT has launched the "Funding Scheme for External Scientific and Technological Cooperation – International Collaborative Research Type" to promote joint research between Macao and leading global research institutions. Meanwhile, the "Funding Scheme for External Scientific and Technological Cooperation – Joint Funding Type (FDCT and São Paulo Research Foundation of Brazil)" will further strengthen technological cooperation between Macao and Portuguese-speaking countries (such as Brazil), leveraging Macao’s unique role as a “Sino-Portuguese Platform for Technological Cooperation” to promote cross-border technology exchange and industrial connectivity.
Comprehensive Support for S&T Talent – Building a Hub of Innovation Talent is the key driver of technological development. To this end, the FDCT has launched the “Funding Scheme for S&T R&D Talent in Macao”, which includes:
Enterprise R&D Talent Type, to support enterprises in cultivating and attracting R&D talent, thereby enhancing their innovation capabilities;
Postdoctoral Type, to fund local higher education institutions in recruiting postdoctoral researchers and strengthening high-level scientific research capabilities;
Talent Repatriation Type, to encourage overseas Macao-origin S&T talent to return and contribute to the local innovation ecosystem;
Talent Introduction Type, to attract world-class S&T talent to Macao and enhance the city’s international competitiveness in research and development.
Dedicated Briefing Sessions to Facilitate Interaction and Communication During the dedicated briefing sessions, FDCT representatives provided detailed explanations of the funding schemes recently launched, helping applicants better understand the objectives, key considerations and application details. The sessions also facilitated in-depth interactions between FDCT representatives and participants, during which questions were answered and feedback collected, with the aim of continuously improving the fund’s management mechanisms to better serve the research community.
Applications Must Be Submitted Online Within the Respective Application Periods
Scientific Research and Innovation Funding Scheme
Demand-driven Type: 23 April to 23 May
Translational Entrepreneurship Type: 30 May to 30 June
Research Platform Funding Scheme
R&D Platforms: 23 April to 13 June
Support Platforms: 23 April to 23 May
Equipment-based Platforms: 23 April to 13 June
Funding Scheme for External Scientific and Technological Cooperation
International Collaborative Research Type: 1 April to 30 April
Joint Funding Type (FDCT and São Paulo Research Foundation of Brazil): 15 April to 13 June
Funding Scheme for S&T R&D Talent
Enterprise R&D Talent Type and Postdoctoral Type: 23 April to 23 May
Talent Repatriation Type and Talent Introduction Type: 30 May to 29 July
Details of each funding scheme are available on the FDCT website. Applications must be submitted through the FDCT Online Application System ( www.fdct.gov.mo ). For enquiries, please call 2878 8777 or email saf@fdct.gov.mo.
FDCT will continue to optimise its funding mechanisms, promote scientific and technological innovation and international cooperation in Macao, and play a greater role in supporting the moderately diversified development of the economy.
