Hong Kong will establish a new Task Group on Frontier Technology to plan the development of emerging areas including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and aerospace, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Professor Sun Dong announced on November 6, 2026.
Frontier technology initiatives
Speaking at the Opening Ceremony and Science Symposium of the 2026 Future Science Prize Week in Hong Kong, Sun stated that the new task group will plan technology development and explore both technology and industry development across emerging fields.
The government is also exploring the creation of the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Application Scenario Promotion Centre. According to Sun, this center is intended to match application scenario needs in both the public and private sectors with innovative solutions from technology enterprises, helping companies meet industry standards and expand internationally.
Long-term goals and talent schemes
Under the government's First Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong aims to become an international innovation and technology centre based in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area after 2030.
To support research activities, Hong Kong is utilizing the Research Talent Hub Scheme to support R&D talent recruitment and has launched the Frontier Technology Research Support Scheme to foster international cooperation and attract overseas scientists.
Key facts and where they come from
- Hong Kong will form a new Task Group on Frontier Technology covering AI, quantum, and aerospace.
We will set up a new Task Group on Frontier Technology to plan for the development of technologies covering AI, quantum, aerospace and other emerging areas to explore technology and industry development.
- Hong Kong targets becoming an international innovation and technology centre after 2030.
targets to establish Hong Kong to become an international I&T centre based in the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area, serving the entire country and connected to the world, after 2030.
- The government is exploring an Application Scenario Promotion Centre to connect tech firms with public and private sector needs.
By exploring the establishment of the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Application Scenario Promotion Centre, we aim to match the application scenario needs of both public and private sectors
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