// 澳洲初創公司Cortical Labs正在開發一種新型人工智能，將實驗室培養的人類腦細胞與電腦晶片相結合。該公司最近完成一輪融資，由李嘉誠旗下 Horizons Ventures 領投，總額為1000萬美元。

Cortical Labs, an Australian startup developing a new type of artificial intelligence that combines lab-grown human brain cells with computer chips, has raised $10 million in a funding round led by Horizons Ventures, https://www.forbes.com/sites/zinnialee/2023/04/19/billionaire-li-ka-shing-backs-biocomputing-startup-that-takes-on-ai-with-lab-grown-brain-cells/ //

// 該計劃是政府與公司以1：2的配對形式提供資助，上限1500萬元，目前獲批項目企業投入資金約為7.3億元。計劃推出兩年多以來，已經開始有數個項目落地。前創新科技署署長潘婷婷預期，至明年底將有大約30條生產線落地。

The program is a government and corporate matching grant scheme, with a maximum funding of HKD 15 million at a 1:2 ratio. Currently, approved projects have an investment of about HKD 730 million from companies. The program has been launched for over two years and several projects have already been implemented. Former Commissioner for Innovation and Technology Annie Pang expects that by the end of next year, approximately 30 production lines will be established. http://startupbeat.hkej.com/?p=133091 //

// BioMed 創立至今與本港超過100間醫療及保健服務供應商合作，提供腸道微生物菌群DNA（脫氧核糖核酸）檢測服務。其資料庫目前有一萬多個檢測者的檔案，為香港最大規模的人類腸道微生物菌種資料庫，又計劃把研究及開發範圍擴大至包括皮膚及口腔微生物。

Since its establishment, BioMed has collaborated with over 100 medical and healthcare service providers in Hong Kong to offer gut microbiota DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) testing services. Its database currently contains profiles of over 10,000 testers, making it the largest human gut microbiota database in Hong Kong. The company also plans to expand its research and development scope to include skin and oral microbiota. http://startupbeat.hkej.com/?p=133137 //

// 美國總統拜登計劃在數周內簽署行政命令，限制美國企業投資中國的部分關鍵領域，包括半導體、人工智能（AI）和量子計算，華府近兩年來一直討論這項措施，目前計劃在5月19日在日本廣島召開七大工業國（G7）峰會前後採取行動，由拜登簽署相關命令並正式公布

President Biden plans to sign an executive order in the coming weeks that would restrict American companies from investing in certain critical areas in China, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum computing. It is currently scheduled to be taken around May 19th, before and after the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan. Biden will sign the relevant order and make it official. http://startupbeat.hkej.com/?p=133165 //

// 香港大學孵化的創新公司 Agilis Robotics 的機器人臂在內窺鏡手術領域展示出改變遊戲規則的技術 — 高度微型化和柔軟的內窺鏡手術機器人臂，公司正在部署於 2025 年獲得 FDA 510(k)許可

Agilis Robotics, an innovative spin-off company from The University of Hong Kong, is making waves in the realm of endoscopic surgery with its flexible robotic arms. Their creation showcases highly miniaturised and flexible endoscopic surgical robotic arms is setting its sights on obtaining FDA 510(k) clearance by 2025. https://www.biospectrumasia.com/news/48/22321/hong-kong-based-startup-agilis-robotics-set-to-transform-endoscopic-surgery.html //

// 阿里巴巴集團控股有限公司（NYSE: BABA）旗下的金融科技子公司螞蟻集團可能面臨較低的罰款，因為監管機構正準備結束多年的行業打壓。這樣的罰款可能會緩解這家金融科技公司獲得期待已久的金融控股公司許可證，尋求增長，並最終在市場上首次亮相的道路。

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) fintech affiliate Ant Group is likely for a lower penalty as regulators brace to end a years-long industry crackdown. The penalty will likely ease the fintech firm’s path to secure a long-awaited financial holding company license, seek growth, and eventually make its market debut https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ant-ipo-might-actually-see-124948910.html //

// 每個專屬護理團隊將包括一位初級護理提供者；一位導引夥伴提供社交支持並幫助瀏覽越來越複雜的醫療系統；以及一位醫療技術夥伴提供病人家庭訪問。 Gather 還為病人提供醫療訪問的交通，一個社區辦公室，以提供空間舉辦課程和社交活動。

Each dedicated care team will consist of a Primary Care Provider; a Guide Partner to provide social support and to help navigate the ever-complicated healthcare system; and a Medical Technician Partner to provide patients with at-home visits. Gather will also offer transportation to patients for medical visits, a neighborhood office with space for classes and social events https://www.explorebit.io/article/Gather%20Health%20raises%20USD%2015M%20Series%20A%20financing //

// 本次加速器計劃為先導項目提供實測場景，參與初創在華懋集團旗下9個指定商業房地產項目完成測試，並收集相關數據以驗證其創新方案。華懋亦會提供即時用戶反饋，以便初創提升方案被市場採納的機會，包括從事空氣淨化的智耘科技、機械人公司Rice Robotics，以及可進行外牆檢查的方維機械人等

Participating startups will conduct tests at nine designated commercial real estate projects under the Chinachem Group and collect relevant data to validate their innovative solutions. This includes companies engaged in air purification like Smart Agriculture Technology, robot company Rice Robotics, and Forward Robotics, which can conduct exterior wall inspections. http://startupbeat.hkej.com/?p=132951 //

// 香港正在為想要遷移到當地的非洲科技初創企業提供方便。在香港設立辦公室從未像現在這樣容易，得益於香港特別行政區政府負責外商直接投資的機構 InvestHK 提供的幫助。

Hong Kong is making it easy for African tech startups that want to move there to do so. Setting up your offices in Hong Kong has never been easier than with the help of InvestHK, the part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government in charge of foreign direct investment. https://www.techinafrica.com/hong-kong-lets-african-tech-startups-set-up-their-headquarters-there-how-to-do-it/ //