# Hong Kong

> Hong Kong hosts five universities consistently ranked in the global top 100, making it one of the most research-intensive territories in Asia relative to its size. The Research Grants Council distributes approximately HKD 2 billion annually, supporting competitive grants for early-career and established researchers. HKUST is internationally recognized for engineering and technology, while HKU leads in medicine, public health, and law. International co-authorship rates exceed 65% of publications, reflecting deep integration with US, UK, mainland China, and European research networks. The Innovation and Technology Commission drives applied research through InnoHK Research Clusters, focusing on healthcare technologies and artificial intelligence. Hong Kong's role as a financial and trade hub generates significant demand for research in business analytics, logistics, and fintech.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/countries/hong-kong/](https://selltoscientists.com/countries/hong-kong/)*

**Country code:** HK
**Annual research output:** 24,000 publications

## Top research fields

- Life Sciences
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Business Research

## Top institutions

- University of Hong Kong (HKU)
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
- City University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)

## Top funding agencies

- Research Grants Council (RGC)
- Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC)
- Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA)

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