廣州香港科大研究開發有限公司為香港科技大學在國內面向社會的主要機構，目的在于研發、介紹、推廣、普及、應用高新科技及其管理,提高工業的競爭力,實現穗港合作,促進珠江三角洲區域經濟的發展、繁榮與進步。
公司經營范圍為：高新科技的開發、研究和推廣，及提供相關科技培訓和相關的配套服務。含：■基本科學研究與探討；■高新技術的引進、開發、介紹與推廣；■實驗室的設計、組合與營運；■原型的設計、創造、改良與測試；■知識產權的管理、租讓與轉移；■國際科學技術會議的組織與開展；■科研人員的訓練與培植；■科研管理的介紹與推廣；■科研基金的管理與投放；■高新科技產業的孵化

The company is a major organization of HKUST in the mainland. Its purpose is to conduct research, develop, introduce, promote,expand, and to make applicable advanced technology and its management, so as to elevate the competitiveness of industry, enable cooperation between GZ and HK, accelerate the economic development, prosperity and advancement of the PRD region.
Scope of business: Hi-tech development, research, promotion,and the provision of scientific and technical training, related supporting facilities and services:
■ basic scientific research and enquiry;
■ conduit, development, introduction and promotion of high technology;
■ design, combination and operation of research labs;
■ design, invention, improvement and testing of prototypes;
■ management, licensing and transfer of intellectual properties;
■ organization and extension of international conferences on science and technology;
■ training and nurturing of research staff;
■ introduction and promotion of science & research management;
■ management and control of the flow of research funds;
■ incubation of high-tech enterprises