The Outline Development Plan defines the construction of an International Innovation and Technology Hub in the Greater Bay and the “Innovation and Technology Corridor Guangdong-Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Macao”, aiming at in-depth integration between industry, academia and research, the attraction of foreign higher education institutions, research and development, and to support the internationalisation of local companies. Among the objectives of the Plan are:

“To enhance the in-depth integration of industries, academia and research. To develop a system of technological innovation built up primarily by enterprises, led by market forces and with an in-depth integration of industries, academia and research, support Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao enterprises, higher education institutions and R&D institutes in jointly developing quality collaborative platforms for coordinated innovation, and promote the commercial application of technological achievements.”

This objective has a clear international dimension:

“To encourage Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao enterprises and scientific research institutes to participate in international innovation and technology cooperation, jointly organise events on innovation and technology, support enterprises in setting up R&D institutes and bases for innovation incubation overseas, and encourage domestic and foreign investors to set up R&D institutes and innovation platforms in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao.”

“To support the development of the Greater Bay Area into an international demonstration zone for education, bring in world-renowned universities and specialised colleges, and pursue the establishment of world-class universities and academic programmes.”

See: “Seize the Opportunities Presented by the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area: Promote Science and Technology Innovation and Development in Macao” by Ma Chi Ngai Frederico, Science and Technology Development Fund, 26 / 02 / 2019