HKUST, Gobi launch early stage-focused venture fund with HKIC support

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Gobi Partners jointly launch the Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund (Gobi-RIF) in Hong Kong on October 13, 2025. The MoU is signed by (first row, left to right) Dr. Shin Cheul Kim, HKUST Associate Vice-President for Research and Development (Knowledge Transfer), and Chibo Tang, Managing Partner of Gobi Partners, witnessed by (second row, left to right) Edith Shih, HKUST Council Vice-Chairperson and RIF Chairperson; Clara Chan, CEO of the HKIC; and Thomas G. Tsao, Co-founder and Chairperson of Gobi.