ChainCatcher news, according to the Hong Kong Commercial Daily, at the press conference for the construction of the Chaoyang District at the 2023 Service Trade Fair, Zhongguancun Chaoyang Park stated that it has taken the lead in Beijing in the field of digital economy sub-industries such as Internet 3.0. The Chaoyang District is promoting the construction of Beijing's digital economy computing power center, and the data asset registration center of the Beijing International Big Data Exchange has taken the lead in unveiling in the city.Chaoyang District and Hong Kong have also begun to layout in the Web 3.0 field, initiating the "Beijing-Hong Kong Internet 3.0" digital industry co-construction cooperation between the Hong Kong Web 3.0 Association and Chaoyang District. Under the leadership of the Hong Kong Web 3.0 Association, Chaoyang District will cooperate with Hong Kong Cyberport, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Gono International, and other associations, universities, and enterprises to develop the Internet 3.0 industry. The main cooperation content includes: jointly promoting the construction of the web3hub (Beijing) digital center, conducting joint research on cutting-edge topics in Internet 3.0, and both parties will also jointly hold the Beijing-Hong Kong Internet 3.0 Summit.

ChainCatcher news, at the sub-forum "MetaEra x BitMart Special: Where Are the Opportunities in the Metaverse" of the "2023 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival," Mr. Huang Junlong, CEO of Hong Kong Web3Hub, delivered a speech stating, "We will launch a $100 million Web3 ecosystem fund, based in Hong Kong, to invest in quality projects globally, and will also promote the development of global Web3 standards."In addition, in the previously announced $10 million Hong Kong Web3Hub ecosystem accelerator, $1 million will be invested in the first phase to support entrepreneurs, with the application period open from April 14 to May 14. In the past two months, 350 Web3 companies have registered in Hong Kong, and there are already 100 strategic partners, expected to create over 1,000 job opportunities.The inauguration ceremony was witnessed by guests including Mr. Zhang Guojun, Deputy Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong, Legislative Council member Mr. Wu Jiezhuang, CEO of Hong Kong Web3 Hub Fund Mr. Huang Junlong, Legislative Council member Mr. Chen Zhenying, Legislative Council member Ms. Ge Peifan, Legislative Council member Mr. Huang Jinhui, Legislative Council member Mr. Huo Qigang, CEO of Hong Kong Science Park Mr. Huang Keqiang, Web3Hub Managing Partner YT Tsoi, Nano Labs Founder Mr. Kong Jianping, BitMart Founder and CEO Mr. Sheldon, and MultiChain Co-Founder Mr. Alfred Xu.

ChainCatcher news, at the sub-forum "MetaEra x BitMart Special: Where are the Opportunities in the Metaverse" of the "2023 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival," Mr. Zhang Guojun, Deputy Secretary for Justice of Hong Kong, delivered a speech announcing the launch of the Hong Kong Web3Hub Ecological Acceleration Program, with a scale of 10 million USD, which will incentivize more enterprises to settle in Hong Kong.Combining blockchain skills and artificial intelligence to provide a convenient and cost-effective security platform, looking ahead, Hong Kong aims to better develop its unique advantages under the "one country, two systems" framework, drive high-quality development through technological innovation, and attract talents from both domestic and overseas.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Web3.0 Association was established on the 11th. In addition to the relevant association, Hong Kong will also set up the Web3Hub fund to support more overseas Web3.0 enterprises to settle in Hong Kong. The fund will be chaired by the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, Paul Chan, and will have a management committee composed of several experts from the fields of fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and more.The fund will collaborate with organizations such as the Hong Kong Science Park and the Innovation and Technology Commission to provide one-stop services for overseas Web3.0 enterprises. It is reported that the fund has already received applications from multiple Web3.0 projects from the United States, Europe, Singapore, and other regions, covering areas including DeFi, NFTs, the metaverse, and decentralized social media (Dsocial). The fund plans to start investing in and supporting these projects in the second half of this year. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Web3Hub Global Acceleration Program officially opens for priority applications today. The global acceleration program initiated by Web3Hub has a total budget of 10 million USD, with the first phase being 1 million USD, aimed at promoting the development of more Web3.0 projects and enterprises, and recruiting globally competitive projects and technologies to land in Hong Kong.In addition to financial incentives, the entire program will also provide a three-month intensive acceleration plan in areas such as technological development and implementation, aiming to help teams develop as quickly as possible.It is reported that the program has received support from government departments, industry leaders, investment funds, etc., with the aim of further establishing a complete ecosystem for Web3.0 in Hong Kong and supporting more overseas Web3.0 enterprises to settle in Hong Kong. In addition, the program will officially launch on the 14th, with the priority application phase running from the 12th to the 14th. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong China News Agency reports that Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang has confirmed that the Hong Kong Web 3.0 Association, composed of leaders from various industries and Legislative Council members, will be officially established on the 11th of this month. The members include heavyweight figures from the finance and technology sectors. Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang expressed hope that this initiative could promote the sustainable development of Web 3.0 in Hong Kong, aiming to leverage Hong Kong's position as an international financial center and innovation hub to foster the healthy and sustainable growth of Web 3.0 in the region, provide policy direction to the SAR government, and attract industry elites to Hong Kong.According to sources, the members of the association are all heavyweight figures in the industry, including Wu Jiezhuang, co-founder of the startup accelerator G-Rocket, Li Feng, chairman of China Mobile Hong Kong, Xi Handi, co-founder of Zhongyouyou, Tian Xiaoan, vice president of Douyin Group, and Legislative Council member Qiu Dagen from Hong Kong's technology and innovation sector. In addition, Hong Kong will also establish the Web3Hub fund to support more overseas Web 3.0 enterprises to settle in Hong Kong. (Source link)