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The Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences (YASHK) was established in 2018 and is a chapter of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences (ASHK). YASHK offers a strong platform for young scientists to make meaningful contribution to the Hong Kong community and build up a better research and education environment for science and technology. Currently, YASHK has 61 young scientists as its Members.

The Greater Bay Area Homeland Investments Limited was jointly established by international large-scale industrial institutions, financial institutions and new economic enterprises. Greater Bay Area Homeland Development Fund is set up under the Company to grasp the historical opportunities of the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and the construction of an International Innovation and Technology Hub, focusing on technological innovation, industrial upgrading, quality of life, smart city and all other related industries. The Company and the Fund cover venture capital, private equity investment, listed company investment, M&A investment and so on to offer financial support for outstanding entrepreneurs and enterprises, connecting industrial and financial resources, achieving long-term returns for shareholders and investors, and contributing positively to economic and social development.

Founded in September 2019, the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation (the "Foundation") is a charitable organisation that was established to leverage the enormous growth opportunities made possible by the Greater Bay Area concept. Guided by its mission of "For Our Youth For Our Future", the Foundation is a joint effort by young leaders from all walks of life to support Hong Kong youths in their studies, careers and entrepreneurship. Taking education and training as its focus, the Foundation hopes the work will enable young people to gain a better understanding of the region’s business environment and culture that is conducive to their personal and professional growth.

The New Cornerstone Science Foundation (The Foundation) is currently China’s largest nongovernmental and independent funding organization for supporting basic science. It was founded in 2022 in China with an initial endowment of over 10 billion RMB (approximately 1.4 billion USD) donated by Tencent, a leading internet and technology company. The Foundation and its flagship programs, including The New Cornerstone Investigator Program and The Xplorer Prize, represent several of Tencent’ social impact initiatives.

Launched in November 1999, General Support Programme aims to support non-research and development (R&D) projects that contribute to the upgrading and development of our industries, the fostering of an innovation and technology culture in Hong Kong as well as promoting popular science.

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