On 21 April 2026, the special roadshow themed “Shenzhen-Hong Kong Joint Innovation Zone・ Cross-border Link – Cross-border Cornerstone Financing for Hong Kong IPOs” concluded successfully at Kerry Centre Qianhai, Shenzhen. Co-organized by InvestHK, Shenzhen Local Financial Supervision Administration, Qianhai Financial Development Bureau, Qianhai Equity Exchange Centre and Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (Qianhai, Shenzhen), the event focused on cross-border financing and Hong Kong IPO services for hard-tech enterprises. Amid the dual strategic opportunities of a recovering Hong Kong stock market and China’s APEC Host Year, it further deepened financial connectivity and industrial capital collaboration between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Mr. Joseph Mak, Dean of Asia-Pacific ESG Strategy Research Institute (APESG), Vice President of Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (Qianhai, Shenzhen) and Founding Partner of Sirenia Capital, delivered an on-site speech on behalf of the Chamber. As a veteran cross-border investment practitioner, Dean Mak leveraged Sirenia Capital’s network to invite executives from over a dozen leading overseas investment institutions to the event. He built an efficient, targeted and practical cross-border matching bridge to connect domestic hard-tech firms with global cornerstone investors.
Guided by Government & Industry: Shenzhen and Hong Kong Jointly Chart a New Blueprint for Cross-border Connectivity
Distinguished officials from Shenzhen and Hong Kong attended the event, offering high-level guidance for enterprises seeking global expansion.
Starting from the top-level strategic layout of The Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hongkong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone of Shenzhen, Ms. Wen Ping outlined the policy framework for boosting Shenzhen-Hong Kong financial connectivity and supporting enterprises to list in Hong Kong. Ms. Ye Hailun shared the institutional strengths of Guangdong-Hong Kong joint mechanisms that support enterprises’ cross-border growth. Mr. Joseph Mak pointed out that win-win outcomes for all stakeholders can only be achieved through smooth, unimpeded flows of capital, talent, technology and application scenarios across Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Subsequently, Ms. Shi Fangqian elaborated on Hong Kong’s business environment and overseas capital support policies, introducing the one-stop service system provided by the HKSAR Government.
High-impact Roadshow: Focus on New Quality Productive Forces, Showcase China’s R&D Innovation Strength
Four hard-tech enterprises planning for Hong Kong IPOs took part in the roadshow, namely Huake Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen), Topstar Technology Co., Ltd. (Guangdong), Lumicore Photonics Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen) and Yuchuang Semiconductor (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. They presented technological breakthroughs and commercial prospects across core hard-tech tracks including silver nanowire new materials, full-stack industrial robots & embodied intelligence, SPAD single-photon detection sensor chips, as well as display driver and high-speed AI interconnection chips.
In addition, three outstanding firms – SmartMore, Shenzhen Geneinno Innovation and Shenzhen Yuanxin Energy Storage – joined exclusive one-on-one closed-door matching sessions on site. Covering core sectors such as artificial intelligence, smart hardware and new energy storage, the seven companies demonstrated robust independent innovation capabilities.
Capital Matching: Global Investors Align Targets Precisely to Boost Cross-border Financing
As a key capital representative at the event, Joseph Mak leveraged Sirenia Capital’s extensive resources and influence in cross-border investment and financing to invite numerous top-tier overseas investment institutions. Renowned domestic and overseas participants included China Investment Corporation International, BOC International, Xinhua Group, CPE, Bojiang Capital, Xionniu Capital, TF International, AP Asset, Sirenia Capital and HSBC Qianhai Fund.
During closed-door matching sessions, investors and enterprises held efficient exchanges on core technologies, commercialization rollout, Hong Kong IPO roadmaps and cornerstone financing plans. The session delivered precise alignment between capital and industry, supporting Chinese hard-tech firms to access global capital markets.
APESG Insight: Empower High-quality Shenzhen-Hong Kong Development via Sustainable Finance and Cross-border Collaboration
Asia-Pacific ESG Strategy Research Institute (APESG) has long specialized in sustainable development reporting, strategy consulting, green investment & financing for global expansion, carbon management solutions, green technology matching and transfer, professional ESG training and exchanges, as well as high-level international ESG forums. Rooted in its core strengths of “global vision, local practice and professional empowerment”, APESG operates as an intelligent platform for sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific. At this event, Dean Joseph Mak united industrial stakeholders through Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (Qianhai, Shenzhen) and connected global capital via Sirenia Capital – a vivid implementation of APESG’s philosophy of “professional empowerment + ecosystem collaboration + capital support + green value”.
Moving forward, drawing on its expertise in green investment, ESG governance, cross-border compliance services and international standard alignment, APESG will partner with Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (Qianhai, Shenzhen), Sirenia Capital and other ecosystem players to host a series of high-end events covering Hong Kong IPO incubation, cross-border cornerstone financing, ESG value enhancement, Shenzhen-Hong Kong industrial coordination and global rollout of green technologies. Seizing the strategic opportunities of China’s APEC Host Year, APESG will empower high-quality corporate growth through green finance, cross-border services, think tank expertise and full-spectrum ESG solutions, supporting Shenzhen and Hong Kong to jointly build an international, sustainable innovation ecosystem and capital hub.