香港创科局：筹备设立100亿港元“创科产业引导基金”建立具优势创科产业链

Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong government is committed to advancing new industrialization by establishing a HKD 10 billion "Innovation and Technology Industry Guidance Fund" to enhance market investment in strategic emerging industries and build a competitive innovation and technology industry chain in Hong Kong [1] Group 1: Government Initiatives - The Hong Kong government has implemented a series of policies over the past three years to improve the innovation and technology ecosystem, supporting traditional manufacturing to upgrade and transform [1] - The value added by Hong Kong's "manufacturing and new industrial sectors" is projected to be HKD 82.2 billion in 2024, reflecting a 7% increase from the previous year, accounting for 2.64% of Hong Kong's GDP [1] - The government has lowered the minimum project cost requirement for the HKD 10 billion "New Industrial Acceleration Program" from HKD 300 million to HKD 150 million to support more smart production facilities [2] Group 2: Strategic Collaborations - Hong Kong encourages collaboration between innovative enterprises and local businesses, leveraging various government support programs to establish R&D, pilot testing, and production bases [2] - The establishment of the Hong Kong New Industrial Development Alliance aims to create a collaborative platform integrating government, industry, academia, research, and investment resources [2] - The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" area was recognized as the top global innovation cluster last year, highlighting the immense potential and prospects of the Greater Bay Area [2]