Innovation & Technology
Hong Kong’s capacity to innovate is supported by excellent connectivity with Mainland China and the rest of the world, strong research and development capability, world-class universities, and a robust intellectual property protection. The Government strives to create a vibrant ecosystem with excellent software and hardware support for industry players to collaborate on research, development and innovation.
Hong Kong is fast becoming a start-up hub for technology firms. The Government helps nurture a conducive environment for technology start-ups in collaboration with local R&D institutions and universities. Government initiatives include targeted funding programmes, (e.g. a dedicated venture fund programme to attract venture capital investment),tax relief to encourage R&D investment, research clusters in key technology area, and collaboration with the neighbouring Shenzhen Municipal People’s Government to develop the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park.
With full support from the Mainland, Hong Kong scientists have been actively contributing to the country’s technological advancement.Hong Kong universities and research institutions are able to bid for funding for science and technology projects, thereby participating in major technology missions of the country.
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Mar 2, 2021Eligibility for Research Talent Hub extended
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Feb 24, 2021LCQ6: Art Tech
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Feb 19, 2021S for IT visits smart city initiatives
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Feb 3, 2021Tech park construction in progress
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Jan 20, 2021LCQ20: Smart Government
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Dec 29, 2020Gov't launches "iAM Smart"
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Dec 23, 2020Speech by FS at InnoCarnival 2020 (Chinese only)
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Dec 16, 2020LCQ16: Development of innovation and technology
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Nov 11, 2020Speech by FS at Impact Conference 2020
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Aug 3, 2020TechChallenge - Digitising Trade Finance
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Nov 26, 2019HKO awarded at 19th APICTA Awards
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Oct 4, 2019Chief Executive: Hong Kong a rising I&T hub
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Sep 20, 2019S for IT visits Vancouver
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Sep 17, 2019S for IT visits technology firms in Seattle
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Sep 16, 2019Speech by CS at E&M Go! 2019 orientation event
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Jun 14, 2019Speech by S for IT at Hong Kong IoT Conference
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May 29, 2019Speech by CE at 2nd HKEx Biotech Summit
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Apr 22, 2019HK Laureate Forum born
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Apr 15, 2019Speech by CE at Internet Economy Summit 2019
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Apr 11, 2019FS promotes I&T co-operation in San Francisco
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Apr 10, 2019FS explores I&T collaboration in Seattle
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Apr 9, 2019FS promotes HK-US I&T ties in Seattle
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Feb 22, 2019CE visits Cyberport and Smart-Space 8
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Jan 28, 2019行政長官出席CGA香港電競館開幕典禮致辭 (Traditional Chinese)
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Jan 24, 2019Speech by CS at Jumpstarter
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Oct 15, 2018CE hosts Nobel Prize Winner and local scholars
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QUICK LINKS
- Policy Address 2020 – Unlimited Business Opportunities
- Forbes: Right Mix of Government Support, Finance and Talent Make Hong Kong a Major Biotech Hub (Mar 2021)
- CNBC: A New Normal: Resilience of a Digital Economy (video) (Sep 2020)
- SCMP: HK Battles Covid-19’s Third Wave with Local Innovations (Sep 2020)
- CNBC: Hong Kong Becoming an R & D Powerhouse (Jun 2020)
- Financial Times: Driving Hong Kong's Workforce (Apr 2020)
- The Economist: How Hong Kong is Winning at ESports (Apr 2020)