Annual innovation fair returning to Hong Kong in April

InnoEX to explore the tech-driven economy

Funds for business expansion, e-commerce support and more

Hong Kong Budget outlines measures to assist SMEs, boost trade

Announces strategic priorities for next financial year

HKTDC strengthens local competitiveness, global connections

Import and export volumes up 9.8% last year

Foreign trade, new business drive Guangdong’s economy

Winners recognised for innovation in green tech, smart catering, digital marketing

InnoClub Awards celebrates three pioneering start-ups

The annual start-up showcase brings ecosystem partners together to nurture new partnerships and ideas

Entrepreneur Day returns in December to celebrate global innovation

This year’s Belt and Road Summit – a key platform for Hong Kong to promote the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – is bringing together more than 80 officials and business leaders to discuss collaboration opportunities in BRI markets.

Event will host 80+ key officials and business leaders

Belt and Road Summit to deepen international cooperation

This year's Belt and Road Summit, bringing together senior government officials and business leaders from across the globe, will run on 11-12 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Senior government officials and business leaders from around the world to attend

Belt and Road Summit to highlight innovation and green development

Hong Kong showcased its innovation and technology (I&T) strengths at three fairs last week, including the first-ever InnoEX co-organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), held concurrently with the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition).

The inaugural InnoEX promotes Hong Kong’s strengths in innovation and technology.

Cutting-edge technologies draw buyers

Generative artificial intelligence has been much in the news and businesses continue to explore its potential and applications. Google Cloud strategy consultant Michael Yung – who has more than 30 years’ experience in the IT field, particularly in the Internet, e-commerce and travel technology sectors – believes generative AI and other AI technologies that can help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially B2B firms.

Smart marketing agents are always at work.

AI marketing for SMEs

Moving into its 14th edition, Entrepreneur Day (E-Day) will be held in a hybrid format in 2022 to engage participants from all over the world. Under the “Balance Beyond the Boom” theme, this year’s E-Day will explore the development of an international start-up ecosystem in the wake of the start-up boom, helping new enterprises tap into global markets and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership member regions in particular.

Industry players from across the world will discuss the development of an international start-up ecosystem.

Entrepreneur Day

As the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hong Kong need to rethink their operations to adapt to the new normal – and many are choosing to digitally transform their business.

HKTDC and Microsoft have teamed up to help local businesses adapt to the post-pandemic world – and equip young talents for the future.

Supporting SMEs to transform

Innovation was front and centre in the maiden Policy Address of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday. The innovation and technology (I&T) concept ran through many of the moves Mr Lee plans for the city, ranging from expanding Hong Kong’s role as a renminbi trading centre and fintech hub to becoming a magnet for technological talent. Fintech plans include laying the groundwork for a digital Hong Kong dollar.

The HKTDC has welcomed the Chief Executive’s Policy Address which puts entrepreneurial technology at the forefront of plans for the city.

Hong Kong focuses on innovation

A consumer shift towards cultural activities is boosting licensing opportunities in Hong Kong, with the city continuing to develop as a hub for intellectual property (IP)-related businesses.

34 industry experts shared insights with more than 25,000 online viewers at this year’s Asian Licencing Conference.

Exploring growing licensing opportunities

InnoEX, Electronics Fair foster cross-border collaboration

Buyers, exhibitors eye new opportunities at tech fairs

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Headquartered in Israel, Sarine Technologies Limited has developed the world&rsquo;s first automated and artificial intelligence-based diamond grading lab. The company&rsquo;s APAC Managing Director Noy Elram says Hong Kong is a premier business hub that successfully connects them with major diamond wholesalers, manufacturers and retailers in the GBA and RCEP markets, and that the HKTDC&rsquo;s GoGBA platform enables them to easily tap into the immense opportunities in the GBA and around Mainland China, the second largest jewellery market in the world.

Israel’s diamond tech enterprise leverages Hong Kong’s advantages to tap GBA opportunities

To leverage Hong Kong as an international I&amp;T hub and create synergies between global start-up ecosystems, the international edition of Start-up Express was first launched in 2022. In 2024, we will continue to organise the third Start-up Express International during Entrepreneur Day. 7 of the 10 global winners will attend the event in person, sharing their industry insights and start-up journeys.
Speakers &bull; Ms Jayne Chan, Head of Startups, Invest Hong Kong &bull; Mr Henry Li, Head of Ecosystem Development, Cyberport &bull; Mr Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development, HKSTP &bull; Mr Mike Lam, Associate Director of Ecosystem Development, Hong Kong Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park &bull; Mr Jimmy Ng, Investment Director, Gobi Partners
#WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay #HKTDCEntrepreneurDay #StartupExpress #International

E-Day 2024 - Start-up Express International – Meet the Global Winners

Generation Z, the cohort born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is being hailed as the most entrepreneurial generation. This seminar gathers prominent Gen Z founders to explore how these young innovators leverage technology to rewrite the rules of business and beyond. It also provides a closer look at the key factors fueling their success, the obstacles they face, and the innovative strategies they employ to turn their bold visions into reality.
Speakers &bull; Ms Ugochi Owo, CEO, Flindel &bull; Mr Ryan Lee, Chief Financial Officer, OAO Limited &bull; Mr Maurice Chang, CEO &amp; Cofounder, Mindplus AI Moderator &bull; Mr Brian Hui - Co-founder, Pokeguide
#WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay #HKTDCEntrepreneurDay #GenZ

E-Day 2024 - Rising Stars: Gen Z Entrepreneurs

In collaboration with Hang Seng Bank, the 2nd edition of InnoClub Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at E-Day, to recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements of InnoClub members in innovation and technology.
<ul>
<li>InnoClub Awards Recipents:</li>
<li>InnoClub GBA Innovator Award - Zence Object Technology</li>
<li>InnoClub Industry Impact Award - Wada FoodTech</li>
<li>InnoClub Rising Star Award - GoGoChart</li>
</ul>
#WhereStartupDreamsTakeFlight #EDay #HKTDCEntrepreneurDay #InnoClub

E-Day 2024 - HKTDC X Hang Seng InnoClub Awards Presentation Ceremony and Networking Reception

Hong Kong start-ups have been rising to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic with flexibility and creativity. This year's Entrepreneur Day (E-Day), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), underwent a transformation in format with a series of seminars broadcasted live during the 16th and 17th of July. The seminars offer valuable insight for start-ups trying to find a path forward during this difficult time. Under the theme &ldquo;Revive‧ Redefine&rdquo;, E-Day 2020 hosted 19 online seminars with experts at the panel, exploring entrepreneurship, regional opportunities and technological developments to equip start-ups for future challenges.

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