InvestHK opens new opportunities and partnerships in green finance and green tech in North America (with photos)
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The Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech & Sustainability at InvestHK, Mr King Leung, and the Senior Vice President (Sustainability) for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at InvestHK, Ms Olivia To, in partnership with the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP), visited Toronto, New York and San Francisco to promote Hong Kong's strengths and opportunities, build new partnerships and kick-start two-way business engagements.
One highlight of the trip was the Scale for ClimateTech Innovation Showcase 2025 (S4C) event held on September 23 (New York time) during Climate Week NYC 2025, the largest climate and sustainability event in the United States (US). Organised by SecondMuse and supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Mr Leung of InvestHK spoke at a panel discussion with over 300 industry leaders, sharing insights on Hong Kong's advantages as a springboard for scaling green-tech start-ups and scale-ups. He said, "Our engagements at Climate Week NYC highlighted Hong Kong's commitment to be a leading green finance and green tech centre and the city's contribution to global sustainable development. North American companies can tap into our world-class capital markets and vast family office and venture investor networks to explore fundraising and expand in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and Asia. Hong Kong is perfectly positioned to help innovators scale globally."
At the S4C event, 18 finalists of climate tech companies showcased their transformative solutions in clean energy, carbon capture, sensing technologies, etc. Mr Leung attended their business plan presentations and exchanged views with their executives on how Hong Kong can help them attract new clients and capital.
The Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of SecondMuse, Mr Todd Khozein, said, "We were delighted to welcome Invest Hong Kong as a partner for our Scale for ClimateTech Innovation Showcase, and help facilitate connections with high-impact climate solutions that can scale. Hong Kong has demonstrated real momentum in green finance - mobilising significant capital and building infrastructure to support sustainable innovation. Hong Kong's evolving position as a hub for climate finance creates meaningful opportunities for continued collaboration to support entrepreneurs and innovations that can drive global impact."
To explore longer-term partnerships, the InvestHK team also held important discussions with VentureLAB, Canada's dedicated incubator and lab for hardtech; MaRS Discovery District, Canada's leading urban innovation hub with a strong focus in clean tech and life science; SOSA New York, a company that facilitates the US market entry and expansion for global start-ups; and Plug and Play, a global innovation platform and early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Silicon Valley.
The Chief Executive Officer of VentureLAB, Mr Hugh Chow, stated, "As a leading innovation hub in Canada, we are eager to collaborate with InvestHK to connect Canadian firms with Hong Kong's dynamic ecosystem. By leveraging Hong Kong's access to the the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), cutting-edge research and development (R&D) infrastructure, and robust investment opportunities, Canadian green tech companies can accelerate their growth and make a significant impact in Asia’s sustainable markets."
Besides accelerators, the team further engaged with business and investment leaders to explore collaborative opportunities in green tech, green finance, financial services, and fintech through two business luncheons hosted in Toronto and New York respectively. Co-organised with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, these roundtables featured InvestHK in presenting the latest economic developments in sustainability and finance in Hong Kong. The discussions provided North American business leaders and potential investors with insights into Hong Kong's strategic role in bridging North American innovation with Asia's growing demand for sustainable solutions and other finance-related opportunities.
To connect with the global investors interested in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland markets, extensive discussions were also made with Artesian, Cathay Innovation, Eminence Ventures, E.ON Group Innovation, and Olive Tech Ventures, etc.
Besides inbound investment promotion, InvestHK also has a strategic mandate in supporting companies with a presence in Hong Kong to "go global". InvestHK visited CSI Solar, one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies with a presence in 23 countries that is expanding its operations in Hong Kong. During the visit, the team met with senior management from CSI Solar, as well as its subsidiaries EternalPlanet Energy and e-STORAGE.
The President of CSI Solar, Mr Zhuang Yan, said, "InvestHK's visit to our Global headquarters in North America has forged a robust foundation for strengthening ties between Hong Kong and North American sustainability and green technology. As global geopolitical challenges increase, Hong Kong's strategic position will become even more significant. Thus, our residential storage subsidiary, EternalPlanet Energy, is planning to establish a Hong Kong branch as its international business hub, leveraging the GBA to access global markets."
"The Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address" highlights the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, focusing on the development of the new energy sector and green technologies. The city is implementing the Hong Kong's Climate Action Plan 2050, the Strategy of Hydrogen Development in Hong Kong, and significantly investing in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. These efforts aim to develop Hong Kong into a demonstration base for green technology, accelerate innovation, create quality jobs, and foster a robust industry value chain.
The Director of Sustainability of the HSITP, Mr Victor Cheng, said, "Participating in this North American trip reinforced the HSITP's role in cross-boundary green tech collaboration. The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park offers unparalleled opportunities for North American firms to integrate with Asia's innovation corridor, and I am confident that our strong partnership with InvestHK will further advance development, particularly in the space of new energy and new materials."
Hong Kong's commitment as a global green finance and green tech hub is driven by its world-class R&D facilities and research institutes, fostering cutting-edge innovation. As the world's third-largest financial centre, the city boasts a proven track record in initial public offering funds raised, supported by a robust capital market with international institutional and savvy family office investors, as well as a robust green finance ecosystem.
This visit to North America underscores Hong Kong's commitment to fostering international collaboration and contributing to the global transition to a sustainable future. By attracting more Canadian and US companies and investors in green tech, Hong Kong aims to cement its role as a premier destination for sustainable innovation and investment.
For a copy of the photos, please visit: www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720329436678.
Ends/Friday, October 3, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:30
Issued at HKT 18:30
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