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Written by: Chen Jiahui
2021-03-17 18:58
Last update date: 2021-03-17 19:02
"Re-industrialization" is one of the key points of the government's innovation and technology policy. Last year, the authorities allocated 2 billion yuan to implement the "Re-industrialization Funding Scheme" to subsidize the industrial sector to set up smart production lines.
The epidemic has hit the catering industry, and some restaurant food manufacturers have used smart production to transform and produce pre-packaged foods for mass consumers under the epidemic.
Some scholars pointed out that the promotion of "re-industrialization" in Hong Kong can promote diversified employment and create upper-class employment opportunities; it will also help resolve the single problem of Hong Kong's industrial structure and provide production and testing links for the development of innovation and technology.
The 2020-21 Budget: Inject 2 billion yuan into the Innovation and Technology Fund to implement the "Reindustrialization Funding Scheme".
An additional 2 billion yuan will be allocated to the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park Corporation.
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"Intelligent production" can be understood as the application of intelligent technology in the production process, including the Internet of Things, real-time data, human-machine interface, artificial intelligence, and robotic technology.
The Productivity Council held an event today (17th) to introduce relevant government funding schemes, technical training, etc.
Food manufacturers seek wisdom to switch to business under the epidemic
The epidemic has hit all walks of life, especially the catering industry. Huang Zichao, the founder of Kitchen One, said that the company originally produced pre-made food for chain restaurants, but after the epidemic began last year, the business was greatly affected, and the team sought to transform.
He said that the team tried to produce small-package prefabricated foods to open up the consumer market. After more than two months of research and development, they finally launched small-package foods on the market. The response was good; however, the original production line was unable to provide sufficient production capacity.
Huang Zichao (second from right) said that he applied for the "Reindustrialization Funding Program" last year, hoping to use the funding to purchase smart production equipment, hire consultants, and train employees.
(Provided by interviewee)
Huang Zichao said that through the introduction of the Productivity Bureau in July last year, he learned that "intelligent manufacturing" can help companies increase productivity and bring products that meet customer needs into the market as soon as possible.
He said that he was suffering from lack of funds or technology at the time, and later applied for the "Reindustrialization Funding Program", hoping to use the funding to purchase smart production equipment, hire consultants, train employees, etc., saying that "all the factories can be smart factories."
Re-industrialization promotes "upper employment"
Deng Xiwei, a professor of economics at the School of Economics and Management of the University of Hong Kong, pointed out that when society discusses deep-seated problems in Hong Kong, most people talk about the disparity between the rich and the poor, but ignore the fact that employment is not sufficiently diversified.
He said that among the four pillar industries in Hong Kong, in addition to the financial services industry, employment in the other three industries (Note: trade and logistics, professional and industrial and commercial support services, and tourism) are all declining. When these employees leave In the original industry, most of them could only be transferred to low-income service industries; and the promotion of "re-industrialization" in Hong Kong can create more high-end jobs and promote "upstream employment" opportunities.
Tang Xiwei continued that in order to develop innovation and technology in Hong Kong, apart from academics and research, it also needs to strengthen its industry and provide a production and testing environment to achieve equal emphasis on "production, learning and research", and academic research can benefit the market.
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Tang Xiwei continued that in order to develop innovation and technology in Hong Kong, apart from academics and research, it also needs to strengthen its industry and provide a production and testing environment to achieve equal emphasis on "production, learning and research", and academic research can benefit the market.
"Reindustrialization Funding Scheme" approved 9 applications so far
The government allocated 2 billion yuan to establish it through the "Innovation and Technology Fund" last year.
The Director of Innovation and Technology, Pant Tingting, said at the event that the “Reindustrialization Funding Scheme” has received 12 applications so far, and the Department has initially approved 9 applications, covering biotechnology, food processing, medical equipment and other manufacturing industries, involving a total of 55 million. yuan.
She said that "re-industrialization" can create more job opportunities for young people and enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness.
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