Hong Kong Tech Companies Set Sights on Southeast Asia and Beyond at GITEX Asia 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 April 2025 - The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) will lead a delegation of 15 innovative tech companies to GITEX Asia 2025, taking place from 23-25 April, 2025, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The HKSTP Pavilion will highlight the breadth of HKSTP's portfolio, including AI, telecommunications, and green and construction tech from 15 park companies. The Pavilion will also spotlight Hong Kong's vibrant innovation ecosystem, showcasing market-ready solutions poised to make waves in Southeast Asia.
HKSTP: Gateway to Global Success
HKSTP is a trusted partner for tech companies scaling internationally, offering end-to-end support from research and development to commercialisation and market entry. For the Southeast Asian I&T community, HKSTP offers a proven springboard to refine their offerings, secure funding, and expand regionally – including access to the vast Mainland China market through Hong Kong's unique position as a gateway to China. By leveraging this strategic edge, HKSTP equips tech companies with resources, including networking opportunities, and tailored support to navigate the complexities of regional markets amidst economic shifts.
A group of innovative companies from HKSTP are gearing up to participate in the prestigious Supernova Pitch Competition at GITEX Asia. The lineup includes HairCoSys Limited, Neuron Operations Limited, Pantheon Lab Limited, EC Innovations Limited, FJ Dynamics International Limited, Green Vigor Limited, Hong Kong Center for Construction Robotics, I2COOL Limited, Altai Technologies Limited, and eSIX Limited. These companies will showcase their groundbreaking technologies and compete for recognition among global peers.
Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said, 'We're excited to debut at GITEX Asia, bringing Hong Kong's innovative spirit to this dynamic region as we continue to go global. Our ecosystem blends R&D expertise, talent development, and market access, positioning us as a top international innovation and technology hub that empowers tech companies to expand their reach beyond borders.'
The HKSTP Pavilion at GITEX Asia 2025 will highlight potential technologies, featuring tech companies like Pantheon Lab Limited, which uses deep learning for AI-driven visual content. EC Innovation Limited transforms wastewater into nutrient-rich irrigation solutions. eSIX Limited offers high-speed and ultra-reliable networking solutions for smart cities and industries. These tech companies, alongside the full delegation, showcase HKSTP's commitment to fostering solutions for global challenges – from sustainability to digital transformation.
Innovation in the Spotlight
HKSTP's collaborations with partners provide a platform for tech companies to showcase their innovative ideas at regional events such as IBEW in Singapore and Techsauce Global Summit in Thailand. At GITEX Asia 2025, HKSTP tech companies will also participate in the esteemed Supernova Pitch Competition, inspired by Expand North Star in Dubai, solidifying their presence in the regional market.
GITEX Asia 2025, the anticipated Asian edition of GITEX GLOBAL, will bring together over 700 leading tech companies, including over 400 innovative tech companies and 250 investors from more than 60 countries. With a focus on AI, telecommunications, Cloud, Data Centres, Cybersecurity, HealthTech, and Fintech, GITEX Asia 2025 offers startups a unique opportunity to connect with industry experts, explore new opportunities, and share their innovations.
Appendix: List of 15 exhibiting park companies at GITEX Asia 2025
For up-to-date information about GITEX Asia 2025, please visit: https://gitexasia.com/
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About 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 14 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,200 technology companies from 26 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 contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.
More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.
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