Radiant Welcomes the HKSAR Government’s First Five-Year Plan, the 2026 Policy Address and the policies to boost innovation and technology development and adoption in Hong Kong
Radiant welcomes the HKSAR Government’s First Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address, particularly measures to strengthen Hong Kong’s financial centre status, accelerate innovation and technology, advance the Northern Metropolis, deepen regional connectivity, and support talent and livelihood development.“The 2026 Policy Address provides a strong foundation for growth and significant opportunities for our industry,” says Radiant Founding Managing Partner Gordon Yen. “By translating these initiatives into practical outcomes, Hong Kongcan strengthen its competitiveness, expand emerging industries, and create a fertile environment for venture capital and the wider economy.”
Strengthening the Four Centres and Developing the Hub for High-Calibre Talent
Radiant believes the Policy Address on strengthening the Four Centres and Develop the Hub for High-calibre Talent is essential for reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as a premier international financial centre.In particular, the strategy to position Hong Kong as an International Asset and Wealth Management Centre is a strong commercial move. By fostering a more conducive environment for family offices and private equity, the Policy Address lays the groundwork for a robust capital market and attract more patient capital to Hong Kong. Furthermore, the emphasis on fostering Fintech innovation is timely and critical. These combined efforts will create significant new opportunities for the venture capital industry, allowing firms like Radiant to better support the full lifecycle of innovation—from early-stage funding to scaling global operations.
Accelerating Innovation, Technology and New Industrialisation
Innovation and technology are central to Hong Kong’s next phase of economic growth. Radiant welcomes measures to expand computing power infrastructure, strengthen the artificial intelligence ecosystem, advance cross-boundary research collaboration, and support the development of specialised industry parks and advanced manufacturing capabilities.The proposed development of key innovation platforms in the Northern Metropolis, together with stronger links between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, will open up opportunities for research commercialisation, technology transfer, and industry collaboration. Radiant believes these measures will help transform Hong Kong into a more integrated, application-driven innovation hub.
We encourage continued investment in talent, data governance, digital infrastructure, and enterprise adoption of new technologies. These foundations will be essential for enabling businesses of all sizes to upgrade operations, improve productivity, and participate meaningfully in Hong Kong’s innovation-led economy.
Enhancing Hong Kong's Competitiveness as a Technology Hub
Radiant recognises that a robust ecosystem is vital for sustaining long-term growth. Initiatives such as advancing the Northern Metropolis as a growth engine, alongside comprehensive efforts in talent attraction, family support, and community wellbeing, will significantly enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness as a premier technology hub. These forward-looking measures ensure that the city not only attracts cutting-edge enterprises but also retains the high-calibre talent necessary to drive continuous innovation and economic diversification.
Strategic Alignment with the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC)
Radiant has been collaborating with the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC) since 2024 and looks forward to continuing this partnership in advancing the technology investment sector in Hong Kong. We view the HKIC as a key driving force in the local technology investment market, and its pivotal role outlined in the 2026 Policy Address aligns perfectly with our strategy to leverage government initiatives to enhance our investment approach. Specifically, we welcome the HKIC's mandate to mobilise international long-term capital to co-invest in projects, which serves as a critical commercial driver for nurturing Hong Kong’s start-up ecosystem and fostering local unicorns. Furthermore, the HKIC's role in leveraging patient capital for early strategic investment in emerging sectors like deep space exploration and commercial aerospace is instrumental in assisting Mainland enterprises in going global. “We support the mobilisation of market resources to encourage enterprises to establish a presence in the Northern Metropolis and the Greater Bay Area, as this creates valuable opportunities for investments,” says Radiant Managing Partner Michael Chow.