Core Insights - The Hong Kong government has launched a HKD 10 billion Innovation and Technology Industry Guiding Fund, aiming to attract private investment and support the growth of technology sectors [1][4][5] Fund Structure - Each sub-fund under the guiding fund will have a target size of at least HKD 2 billion, with an overall target of at least HKD 40 billion for all sub-funds [1][5] - The government will act as the last limited partner, contributing up to HKD 1 billion per sub-fund, which cannot exceed 25% of the sub-fund's total size [2][3][5] Investment Focus - The fund will focus on five key sectors: life and health technology, artificial intelligence and robotics, semiconductors and smart devices, digital transformation, and sustainable development [5] - At least 50% of the fund's total size must be invested in Hong Kong enterprises or those planning to establish a headquarters in Hong Kong [6] Fund Manager Responsibilities - Fund managers will be responsible for establishing sub-funds, raising additional capital, managing daily operations, and providing support to invested companies [6] - The evaluation criteria for fund managers include background, team resources, investment strategy, performance, and fundraising capabilities [6] Market Context - The establishment of the Innovation and Technology Industry Guiding Fund aligns with Hong Kong's recent push towards becoming a hub for innovation and technology, as emphasized by the Chief Executive [9] - The fund aims to complement existing investment structures, attracting both local and overseas talent and capital to enhance Hong Kong's technology ecosystem [10]

投资界11月17日消息，近日，香港创新科技署通过官网宣布，规模达100亿港元的"创科产业引导基金"正式进入基金经理公开遴选阶段，有意向的机构需在 2026年1月16日前提交申请材料。据悉，这只百亿引导基金的设立旨在对接国家"耐心资本"发展战略，推动"政、产、学、研、投"高效协作，通过政府资金 的引领和杠杆作用，吸引更多社会资本涌入创科产业，助力策略性新兴及未来产业发展。基金明确聚焦五大投资主题板块，分别是生命健康科技、人工智能 与机械人、半导体与智能设备、数字化与升级转型及未来与可持续发展。 此外官网还指出为引领市场资金投入，政府会做好「搭台」的角色，希望吸引一定数量的策略投资人，每个策略投资人出资不少于30亿港元，以有限合伙人 的身分，与政府一起投资到主题板块下的各个子基金。 来源：香港创新科技署官网 根据公告要求，政府将甄选合资格的专业基金经理，在每个主题板块下各设立一至数个子基金，每个子基金目标规模至少20亿港元，所有子基金整体目标规 模不低于400亿港元。 同时，子基金需满足三项核心投资要求：一是100%基金规模须投向与香港创科产业、新型工业产业及其产业链关联的企业；二是至少50%基金规模需投资 于香 ...