Homegrown tech companies sprawling influence and scouting international opportunities while offering a glimpse into the next steps of Global Booster
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 December 2024 - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in serial to the Innovation Mixer initiative and in parallel to the preparation of the second cohort of the Global Booster Programme: United States 2025, is set to introduce an unprecedented delegation of 45 tech companies to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in January.
In partnership with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and supported by the Hong Kong Electronics Industries Association (HKEIA), the delegation spans its presence at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion across Eureka Park and Global Pavilion, under five industry fields wrapping around advanced electronics, green- and life tech, and more, for tech companies to draw traction from industry leaders, venture capitals, and R&D institutions, while demonstrating Hong Kong's efforts in encouraging talent development and technological advancement.
Three among the participating units were recently named CES Innovation Award 2025 Honourees in recognition of their outstanding design and engineering of the technology products. Rocket 2.0, a smart irrigation system developed by Full Nature Farms won in the Sustainability & Energy/Power category; Seekr, an AI wearable from Vidi Labs with the needs of the visually-impaired and the elderly community in mind was recognised in Accessibility & AgeTech; and a 3-axis Micro Gimbal Stabiliser, the smallest of its kind that was introduced by Vista InnoTech won in Imaging.
Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development of HKSTP, said: "It is gratifying to introduce to the world up-and-coming startups and their breakthrough technology, with the potential to have far-reaching positive impact. Our mission at HKSTP is to provide promising startups resources in gaining a firm footing on the global stage. We welcomed over 6,000 visitors at CES 2024 that's gotten us numerous business leads, we believe it's truly reflecting Hong Kong's capabilities in nurturing a dynamic I&T ecosystem."
Expedition outreaching markets overseas extended beyond tradeshow participation. The first batch of Global Booster Programme were launched following CES 2024, where five Hong Kong startups showing potential were selected for a rigorous six-month training and business development opportunities in Silicon Valley that led to over US$15 million secured. The next phase of the Programme is underway in setting the scene for startups to engagement with the international I&T landscape and the outlook of achievements.
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025
Date: 7 to 10 January 2025
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, US
Booth No.: 63001, Level 1, Hall G, Venetian Expo, Eureka Park 50832, Level 2, Hall A, Venetian Expo, Global Pavilion
For up-to-date information about the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at CES, please visit: www.ces.tech .
Appendix 1: List of 51 tech companies and institute at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion including 6 non-HKSTP tech companies and institute (in alphabetical order)
No. Company Name Booth Location
1 Aiilog Limited Global Pavilion
2 Ailytics Limited Eureka Park
3 AiShang Mobility (Hong Kong) Limited Eureka Park
4 Applied Technology Group Limited Global Pavilion
5 AutoKeybo Limited Eureka Park
6 Bioenergy Resources Research Centre Limited (BRRC) ^ Eureka Park
7 Braillic Limited Eureka Park
8 Carnot Innovations Limited Global Pavilion
9 Creations Un Limited ^ Global Pavilion
10 Dawnflow Limited Eureka Park
11 Easenory Technology Limited Eureka Park
12 Epago Technologies Limited Eureka Park
13 Expando World Limited Eureka Park
14 FreightAmigo Services Limited Global Pavilion
15 Full Nature Farms (Hong Kong) Limited * Global Pavilion
16 GOOD Vision Technologies Co., Limited Eureka Park
17 GOOVision Technology Co. Ltd Eureka Park
18 Guardian Glow Limited Eureka Park
19 HairCoSys Limited Global Pavilion
20 Hitrons Intelligence Limited Eureka Park
21 Hong Kong Industrial Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Centre (FLAIR) Eureka Park
22 HongKong Umedia Limited Global Pavilion
23 i2Cool Limited Eureka Park
24 iCombo Tech Company Limited ^ Eureka Park
25 Immune Materials Limited (IML) Eureka Park
26 Incus Company Limited Global Pavilion
27 InsightRT Limited Eureka Park
28 Kim Dai AI Technology Limited Global Pavilion
29 MEMS Drive Hong Kong Limited Global Pavilion
30 Meridian Innovation Limited Global Pavilion
31 Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited (NAMI) Global Pavilion
32 On-us Company Limited Global Pavilion
33 OOley Care Company Limited Eureka Park
34 PharmCare Technology Limited Eureka Park
35 Point Fit Technology Limited Eureka Park
36 PREN Limited ^ Eureka Park
37 Reunite Limited Eureka Park
38 Robocore Technology Limited Global Pavilion
39 SHAKE Limited Eureka Park
40 Sitan Semiconductor International Co. Limited Eureka Park
41 SmartLedgers Limited Eureka Park
42 Solos Technology Limited Global Pavilion
43 TG0 Limited Eureka Park
44 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) ^ Global Pavilion
45 ThingX Technologies Limited Eureka Park
46 Universpirit Innovation Limited Eureka Park
47 Vidi Labs Limited * Eureka Park
48 VisionDrop AI Limited Eureka Park
49 Vista InnoTech Limited (VIT) * Global Pavilion
50 Vizzle Limited ^ Eureka Park
51 Zence Object Technology Global Pavilion
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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,000 technology companies from 25 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.
Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined..
Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.
Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.
More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.
