The Asia-Pacific ESG Strategy Research Institute (APESG) and NovaX have formally executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to drive the capitalization and scaling of green technology initiatives worldwide.
As a Hong Kong-based international tech investment platform, NovaX accelerates Chinese tech globalization while helping overseas tech firms enter China. With strong support from the Hong Kong SAR Government, NovaX will host its flagship Global InvestMatch Carnival from June 30 to July 1 at AsiaWorld-Expo Hong Kong. This premier event is expected to convene:
• 300+ founders of innovative tech startups from around the world
• 500+ investors representing global financial institutions
• 300+ leaders from supporting ecosystem organizations
APESG is an international platform dedicated to ESG research, collaboration and knowledge exchange. We bring together top experts from renowned global institutions, universities and corporations to provide customized ESG strategies and solutions spanning carbon management, green finance, international forums, professional training and research reports – delivering comprehensive support for corporate green transformation and sustainable development goals.
Why Choose Hong Kong for Green Tech?
As a global financial hub and innovation powerhouse, Hong Kong offers unique advantages for green technology enterprises, with robust policy support and market data charting a clear development path.
Capital Hub: Asia’s Green Finance Center
·ESG funds under management: HKD 1.5 trillion (SFC 2023 Report)
·Cumulative green bond issuance: USD 80 billion+, capturing 1/3 of Asia’s market (HKMA 2023)
Strategic Gateway: Bridging China and Global Markets
·Seamless integration with Qianhai and Hetao Shenzhen-Hongkong science and technology innovation cooperation zones.
·3-hour access to major Southeast Asian cities, enabling rapid supply chain and market integration
Policy Boost: End-to-End Support
·15% land reserve in Northern Metropolis for green tech parks (operational by 2030)
·50% profits tax reduction + 300% R&D tax deduction for qualifying green tech firms
Mr. Raymond Zhao, Co-Founder of NovaX and Chairman of Innovating Hong Kong, stated:
“We believe green innovation can only reach its full potential when technology is deeply aligned with market needs. Our partnership with APESG will integrate technical expertise, capital resources, and policy support to deliver actionable growth pathways for innovative projects. By combining APESG’s specialized insights with our venture ecosystem, we provide end-to-end support – from lab to market.”
Mr. Joseph Mak, Executive Dean of APESG, expressed strong expectations for the collaboration:
“In this era of deep integration between technology and capital, we advocate ‘Responsible Investment Driving Shared Value’ – only when innovation is fundamentally aligned with ESG goals can it transform into sustainable business value. As a global green finance hub, Hong Kong leverages its ‘super-connector’ role to offer a triple advantage: [1] ESG standard frameworks, [2] Greater Bay Area synergy, and [3] international capital channels. This not only supports mainland enterprises in globalizing green assets but also provides a pivot point for worldwide tech commercialization. Companies embedding ESG into their DNA will gain first-mover advantage in the carbon-neutral era – where ESG serves not just as a risk mitigator, but as the ‘second growth curve’ for future expansion.”
At this critical juncture of technological revolution and industrial transformation, global capital is redefining the benchmarks for value creation. Guided by China’s innovation-driven development strategy and informed by real-time tracking of international capital market trends, the NovaX Global InvestMatch Carnival 2025 has identified six strategic focus areas:
·Artificial Intelligence & Big Data
·Biomedical & Biotechnology
·New Energy & Advanced Materials
·Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics
·Blockchain & FinTech
·Low-Altitude Economy
001 Deep Dive: Six Sectors Capturing Capital Momentum
Artificial Intelligence & Big Data
The AI and Big Data convergence is reshaping global industries. Breakthroughs in NLP, computer vision, and edge computing are unlocking data value. McKinsey estimates AI could contribute $13 trillion annually to global GDP by 2030. Key focus areas:
• AI chips • Vertical-specific LLMs • Financial/healthcare applications
Biomedical & Biotechnology
Gene editing and cell therapies are revolutionizing healthcare, with global biotech funding growing at 20% CAGR. China’s innovation drug license-outs hit $20 billion in 2023. Hot subsectors:
• Gene therapies • Surgical robotics • Nucleic acid drugs
New Energy & Advanced Materials
The carbon-neutral transition is accelerating solar, storage, and hydrogen tech. The EU’s “Battery 2030” initiative will mobilize €300 billion. Emerging opportunities:
• Solid-state batteries • Carbon fiber • Semiconductor materials
Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics
Industry 4.0 is driving 20% annual growth in industrial robots. Critical technologies:
• Collaborative robots • Digital twins • Industrial SaaS (“manufacturing brains”)
Blockchain & FinTech
The $1.5 trillion FinTech market by 2025 highlights:
• Regulatory-compliant DeFi • CBDCs • RWA tokenization (30% compliance cost savings)
Low-Altitude Economy
Converging 5G, AI, and BeiDou navigation will grow this sector to $1 trillion+ by 2040. Key plays:
• eVTOL aircraft • Drone logistics • Air traffic management tech
Why These Sectors?
All six demonstrate:
✓ Technological maturity
✓ Policy tailwinds
✓ Scalable addressable markets
✓ Strong capital inflows
NovaX 2025 will bridge innovators and investors to unlock 10x growth opportunities in these transformative fields.
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