Enhanced Tax Deduction for R&D - Designated Local Research Institutions (DLRI)

Expert Panel on the Designation of DLRI

(1.1.2023 – 31.12.2024)

Chairperson

• Professor YAM Wing-wah, Vivian, SBS, JP

Vice-Chairperson

• Professor WONG Kwok-yin

Members

• Ir Dr CHAN Wan-ching, Lawrence
• Professor CHAU Kwok-tong
• Dr CHENG Heung-kwan, Celine
• Mr LAI Shiao-bun, Edmond (Representative of the Hong Kong Productivity Council)
• Professor LAM Yin-mun, Edmund
• Professor LAW Kam-tuen, Vic
• Professor LEE Chun-sing
• Ir LEE Kam-hung
• Mr LIU An-ting, Andy
• Professor MA Kwai-yee, Stephanie
• Ir NG Kwok-ho, Victor, MH
• Ir WU Wai-keung
• Professor YAM Yeung

Ex-officio Members

• Commissioner for Innovation and Technology or his/her representative
• Government Chemist or his/her representative
• Science Advisor, Innovation and Technology Commission
• Biotechnology Director, Innovation and Technology Commission

Secretary

• Assistant Commissioner (Research Clusters), Innovation and Technology Commission

Terms of Reference

The Expert Panel is responsible for providing advice and recommendations to the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology on :

• the vetting of applications from local institutions for designation as DLRIs;
• the renewal / revocation of the designation of DLRIs; and
• the monitoring and improvement of the DLRI designation mechanism and other related matters.