GoFintech Quantum (00290.HK) and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have recently signed a cooperation agreement to jointly establish the “HKU School of Computing and Data Science–Guofu Uweb Quantum FinTech Joint Laboratory.” GoFintech Quantum has also been designated as an “Internship Partner” of HKU’s School of Computing and Data Science, marking the launch of deeper collaboration between the two sides in industry-academia-research integration and joint talent development.
Shanghai-Hong Kong Collaboration: Joint Lab to Be Based at Zhangjiang
On August 30, the Shanghai session of the 2026 University of Hong Kong Excellence Talent Forum was held at HKU’s Shanghai Zhangjiang Base. HKU President Professor Xiang Zhang and Vice-President Professor Chen Lin attended the event, while Professor Yi Ma, Dean of the School of Computing and Data Science, joined GoFintech Quantum and other key partners for the signing and unveiling ceremony.
As an important research and teaching platform for HKU in the Yangtze River Delta, the Zhangjiang Base will provide the joint laboratory with facilities and industry resources, connecting the region’s industrial ecosystem with the advantages of Hong Kong as an international financial center.
Signing and Unveiling Ceremony for the Collaboration of HKU AI Labs (Image Source: GoFintech Quantum)
Deepening the Sector: Focusing on Quantum Finance and Security Infrastructure
The joint laboratory will leverage the research capabilities of HKU’s School of Computing and Data Science together with GoFintech Quantum’s financial expertise and industry experience to conduct research in the field of “quantum + finance.”
GoFintech Quantum said the initiative aims to integrate its deep financial market insights with its strategic focus on “quantum + finance,” accelerating the application of cutting-edge quantum technologies in financial scenarios while helping develop critical talent in quantum security for the financial technology sector.
University of Hong Kong Faculty of Computing and Data Science 'Internship Partner' plaque (Image source: GoFintech Quantum)
Strategic Positioning: Capital Supports Industry-Academia-Research Commercialization
The partnership represents an important example of GoFintech Quantum’s strategy of integrating industry, academia, and research. The company has consistently focused on connecting the technological capabilities of leading academic institutions with real-world financial needs, with the goal of accelerating the commercialization of emerging quantum technologies.
Amid the opportunities and challenges brought by the quantum computing era, GoFintech Quantum said it will continue to strengthen its core financial business while enhancing the strategic role of quantum technology.
Photos of the signing and unveiling ceremony of the collaboration between AI Labs of the University of Hong Kong (Photo source: GoFintech Quantum)
Public information shows that GoFintech Quantum is a cross-border, cross-sector technology investment platform based in Hong Kong and backed by the Greater Bay Area. It holds Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission licenses for Types 1, 4, 6 and 9 regulated activities, as well as multiple cross-border business qualifications. The company has made strategic investments and deployments in emerging fields including quantum technology and digital assets.