Appointments to new term of New Industrialisation Vetting Committee announced
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Chairman
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Mr Emil Yu Chen-on
Non-official Members
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Ms Cally Chan Shan-shan*
Mr Vincent Chan Wing-shing*
Mr Stanley Choi Tak-shing*
Mr Marvin Hsu Tsun-fai*
Mr Michael Hui Wah-kit*
Mr Jin Hai-ming
Ms Charmaine Kwong Cheuk-man
Mr Victor Lam Hoi-cheung*
Dr Leung Chuen-yan
Mr Roy Ng Chun-tat*
Mr Dennis Ng Kwok-on
Ms Kiffany Ng Shan-shan
Mr Stanley Sy Ming-yiu*
Dr Norman Sze Nung-chi*
Ms Vivian Tang Wai-man
Mr Dennis Wong Tat-tung
Ms Karmen Yeung Ka-yin
Mr Erik Yim Kong
(* New appointee)
Ex-officio Members
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation or his/her representative
CEO of the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited or his/her representative
Official Members
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Commissioner for Innovation and Technology or his/her representative
Director-General of Trade and Industry or his/her representative
Commissioner for Industry (Innovation and Technology) or his/her representative
The Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee, said, "We would like to express our gratitude to Mr Yu and the 18 members for accepting the appointments. We are confident that, with their experience and expertise, they will further drive new industrialisation in Hong Kong through participation in the Committee's work. We extend our sincere appreciation to the outgoing NIVC Chairman, Mr Jimmy Kwok Chun-wah, for his exemplary leadership and unfailing support. We would also like to thank the eight outgoing members, namely Ms Karen Chan Ka-yin, Mr Raymond Cheng Siu-hong, Mr James Chow Chuen, Mr Anthony Lam Sai-ho, Mr Felix Lio Weng-tong, Dr Dennis Ng Wang-pun, Professor Samson Tai Kin-hon and Ms Angela Yeung Pui-yan, for their contributions during their tenures in the past six years."
The NIFS provides funding on a 1 (Government): 2 (enterprise) matching basis to subsidise manufacturers to establish new smart production lines in Hong Kong. The funding ceiling is one-third of the total project cost or $15 million, whichever is lower. Each enterprise can have in total three project applications and ongoing projects under the NIFS at any one time to receive a maximum total funding of $45 million.
The NIAS provides funding support on a 1 (Government): 2 (enterprise) matching basis for enterprises engaging in industries of strategic importance (i.e. life and health technology, AI and data science, advanced manufacturing and new energy technologies) and contributing no less than $100 million to set up new smart production facilities in Hong Kong. Each enterprise can receive up to $200 million of funding under the NIAS. In addition, the Government also provides additional funding for relevant enterprises to engage research talent and/or technical personnel.
The NIFS and the NIAS are open for applications throughout the year. Details are available on the ITF website (www.itf.gov.hk). For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat of the schemes (Tel: 3543 5904; email: enquiry@itf.gov.hk).
Ends/Monday, June 29, 2026
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