R&D labs in Macao
The 311 Institute tracks 4 R&D labs in Macao: 2 research institutes, 1 government and 1 university. Most are in Macao and Taipa, and the leading organisations include Macau University of Science and Technology, Public Health Laboratory and Science and Technology Development Fund. Their main focus areas are atmospheric science, pollution, water science and technology and food science.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
All 4 labs
| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science and Technology Development FundScience and Technology Development Fund | Macao, Macao | Government Basic science | Radiation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 2004 |
| National Observation and Research Station of Coastal Ecological Environments in MacaoMacau University of Science and Technology | Macao, Macao | University Environment and climate | Atmospheric Science, Pollution, Water Science and Technology | 2022 |
| Public Health LaboratoryPublic Health Laboratory | Macao, Macao | Research institute Healthcare and life sciences | Food Science, Molecular Medicine, Infectious Diseases | |
| State Key Laboratory of Lunar and Planetary SciencesState Key Laboratory of Lunar and Planetary Sciences | Taipa, Macao | Research institute Space | Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geophysics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics | 2018 |
R&D ecosystems in Macao
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs are there in Macao?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 4 active R&D labs in Macao as of October 2026: 2 research institutes, 1 government and 1 university.
Which organisations run the most R&D labs in Macao?
In this directory the organisations with the most labs in Macao are Macau University of Science and Technology, Public Health Laboratory and Science and Technology Development Fund.
Where are R&D labs concentrated in Macao?
They cluster around Macao and Taipa. The largest R&D ecosystem is Greater Bay Area (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong).
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