Is it legal to apply for a patent and receive subsidies?

It is legal to apply for patents and receive subsidies. Patent application is an important means to protect innovation and intellectual property rights. Many countries and regions encourage enterprises, individuals and organizations to apply for patents in order to promote scientific and technological innovation and economic development. Some countries or regions have implemented various support policies in intellectual property protection, including subsidies in the patent field. These subsidies provide financial support for patent applications and reduce the economic burden of applicants. Therefore, it is legal to apply for patents and receive subsidies.