智通财经APP获悉，2月25日，香港创新科技及工业局局长孙东教授在回复议员提问时表示，由香港创 新科技及工业局辖下的数字政策办公室提供资助及由数码港作为执行机构的"数码转型支援先导计划"， 旨在以一对一的配对资助模式（资助上限为五万港元），协助餐饮、零售、旅游及个人服务界的中小企 业（中小企）应用三个类别（电子支付及店面销售、线上推广及客户管理系统）的现成基础数码方案， 以加快企业数码转型。 获香港立法会拨款五亿港元的先导计划自2024年年初推出以来，反应热烈，至今已向8799家香港中小企 批出资助，涉及零售业（55%）、餐饮业（34%）、个人服务业（11%）及旅游业（0.8%)，获批申请的 平均资助额约49,000港元。 另一方面，香港创新科技署于2016年十一月推出"科技券"，支援非上市本地企业／机构使用科技服务和 方案，以提高生产力或将业务流程升级转型，从而加强它们的长远竞争力。"科技券"每个申请的资助金 额最高为核准项目总成本的75%（每家企业／机构的累计资助上限为60万港元），计划共批出38440宗 申请，每宗获批申请的平均资助金额约175,800港元，惠及35805家企业／机构，获批项目主要涉及的 ...

Core Insights - The Hong Kong government is actively promoting artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver of technological revolution and industrial transformation, establishing clear goals and measures to enhance AI development in various sectors [1][2][3] Group 1: AI Development Strategy - The government has set a clear strategy for AI development since the introduction of the "Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint," focusing on strengthening infrastructure and promoting application-oriented initiatives [1] - A budget of HKD 1 billion has been approved to establish the Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Research Institute by 2026, aimed at enhancing upstream research and downstream application of AI [1] Group 2: Computing Infrastructure - The Hong Kong Cyberport AI Supercomputing Center will enhance its computing power by the end of this year to meet local demand, supported by a HKD 3 billion AI funding scheme for large-scale AI research and applications [2] - The government is also developing a data park in North District to provide advanced computing facilities, further promoting data and AI-related industries [2] Group 3: Data Supply and Cross-Border Data Flow - The government is implementing an open data policy, encouraging public and private sectors to share high-quality data, with over 5,600 datasets currently available on the "Open Data Platform" [2] - Measures have been introduced to facilitate safe and orderly cross-border data flow, promoting collaboration within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [2] Group 4: Talent Development - The government is focused on attracting international AI talent and nurturing local talent, with a HKD 3 billion "Frontier Technology Research Support Scheme" launched to attract top researchers [3] - Key initiatives for local talent development include a digital education blueprint for schools, the establishment of the Hong Kong Information Technology Institute, and various training programs related to AI [3]