Speech by SITI at Green is Action: GreenTech Hub 1st Anniversary (English only) (with photo)
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Sunny (Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Dr Sunny Chai), Terry (Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong), GreenTech Hub partners and tech ventures, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good afternoon. It is my honour to join you today and witness the first anniversary of the GreenTech Hub at InnoCentre.
The National 15th Five-Year Plan indicated clear support for Hong Kong to develop into an international I&T centre. Indeed, with our solid basic research capabilities and the growing awareness of a more green and sustainable future, Hong Kong possesses unique advantages in fostering the development of green technology. As a 2025-26 Budget initiative, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) has developed the InnoCentre into a GreenTech Hub. There are over 230 green tech start-ups in the HKSTPC's ecosystem at present, with some equipped with globally competitive technologies and that have successfully tapped into Mainland and overseas markets. Over the past year, there were also plenty of business matching, networking activities and visits organised to facilitate green technology commercialisation and exchanges of thoughts.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the HKSTPC and our academic, corporate and industry partners for your support of the GreenTech Hub, making it an effective platform to advance regional and global collaboration on green technology. With the joint efforts by all of us, I believe the GreenTech Hub will continue to support green tech enterprises and accelerate the transfer of innovative R&D breakthroughs into impactful solutions, thereby driving us towards a more sustainable future.
Being one of the I&T flagships in Hong Kong, the HKSTPC has long been providing comprehensive support for start-ups. Through the Incubation Programme, the HKSTPC provides each I&T start-up, including those in the green technology sector, with up to $1.29 million in funding. Apart from financial subsidy, the Programme also offers a range of practical support which is essential to the growth of start-ups, such as R&D guidance, mentorship, and investor matching services. Through building a vibrant ecosystem for green tech, we not only address environmental challenges but also create new job opportunities and drive economic growth.
Ladies and gentlemen, the anniversary of the GreenTech Hub today is just the beginning. In collaboration with our three major I&T parks, the Government will continue to invest in I&T infrastructure and foster the development of strategic industries, with a view to enhancing the overall I&T ecosystem and promoting interactive development of the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors
Green is action. Together, let us propel Hong Kong into a greener, more sustainable future. Thank you.
Ends/Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Issued at HKT 16:16
Issued at HKT 16:16
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