12 week initiative connects GA's portfolio of green technologies with corporates and investors to accelerate piloting and commercial deployment
Hong Kong, 7 September 2026 – The Green Accelerator (GA) today announced its participation in the HSBC Climate Tech Connect Programme, launched on the first day of Hong Kong Green Week. The 12-week initiative, developed by HSBC, brings together corporates, investors and innovators to fast-track climate technology adoption in the real economy.
GA is a philanthropy-funded, non-profit platform dedicated to preparing scalable, bankable green projects in emerging markets. HSBC is a founding member of the Green Accelerator. GA joins as a partner to identify best fit climate tech solutions based on the requirements of HSBC clients.
The programme connects HSBC clients with climate tech pioneers through one-to-one introductions, tech showcase sessions and follow-up working meetings. The ultimate goal is for these connections to lead to pilots and commercial partnerships where climate technology is deployed.
“The Green Accelerator goes straight to mending the gap between ambition and deployment,” said David Liao, Co-CEO of Asia and Middle East, HSBC. “Recent developments in the energy market in 2026 have only reinforced the urgency to move forward from concepts to execution,” added David.
Natalie Blyth, Global Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition, HSBC, said: "Climate tech doesn't have an innovation problem, it has a deployment problem. " She added: "At HSBC, we see our role as connecting innovators, corporates, investors and ecosystem partners to turn promising technologies into real-world commercial outcomes."
As part of the programme, GA has selected proven climate technologies in various sub-verticals for inclusion in the programme. These technologies include advanced acoustic materials and noise control, integrated energy systems with AIoT-based management, biomass gasification and combined cooling, heating and power, mining electrification and autonomous driving, high-efficiency sludge treatment and resource recovery, large scale lithium battery recycling, chemical recycling of waste plastics, prefabricated green building and low-carbon materials, embodied intelligence and mobile energy, and electric two-wheeler and smart battery swapping solutions.
Dr. MA Jun, Chairman of the Green Accelerator, said: "The Green Accelerator provides acceleration and empowerment services to green technology projects, with a focus on developing economies. Our goal is to enhance their bankability and build robust project pipelines for multilateral development banks, sovereign wealth funds and commercial financial institutions. Working alongside the HSBC Climate Tech Connect Programme, we connect innovators with corporate demand, starting with demonstration opportunities in Hong Kong and scaling successful solutions across the region."
Mr. Philip NG, Chief Technology Officer of the Green Accelerator, said: “The technologies we selected have been evaluated for technical maturity and already have proven success cases. Over the coming 12 weeks, GA will continue to work closely with participating corporates and investors to identify priority use cases, facilitate technical assessments and prepare for pilot projects.”
The HSBC Climate Tech Connect Programme made its official debut in partnership with Green Accelerator and TERA Award. Pictured at the launch ceremony (from left to right) are: Matthew HUNG, Head of Global Corporates, Hong Kong, Corporate and Institutional Banking, HSBC; Natalie BLYTH, Global Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition, HSBC; Jerry HU, Managing Director, Full Vision Capital; David LIAO, Co Chief Executive, Asia and Middle East, HSBC; Dr. MA Jun, Chairman of the Green Accelerator; and Chaoni HUANG, Head of Sustainable Finance and Transition, Asia, Corporate and Institutional Banking, HSBC.