I&T

2023 Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast & Rising Star program opens for applications from fast-growing, innovative local enterprises

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Montag, Juli 24, 2023
Deloitte Technology Fast 500, HSBC, WeLab, Internet, GBA, Rising Star, Policy, Government, Commercial bank, Organization, Silicon, I&T, Kenny Clarke, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Ecosystem, SenseTime, Robotics, Morale, Academy Awards, Software, Tutoring

HONG KONG, CHINA, July 24, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 2023 Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast and Rising Star program is now officially open for applications.

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  • HONG KONG, CHINA, July 24, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The 2023 Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast and Rising Star program is now officially open for applications.
  • Internationally renowned as "the Oscars for high technology companies", the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program was founded in 1995 in Silicon Valley and takes place simultaneously every year in more than 30 countries.
  • A sub-program of Deloitte China Technology Fast, Deloitte Hong Kong Technology Fast (HKTF) and Hong Kong Rising Star (HKRS) were launched in 2017 as a platform for fast-growing, innovative local enterprises from vanguard segments including internet, software, new media, new energy, life sciences, and robotics to promote their market eminence, meet successful peers, and connect with banks and VC/PE investors.
  • We are excited to join hands with Deloitte in the Technology Fast program again and we look forward to inspiring more innovative businesses in Hong Kong to aim for success."

HKSTP Celebrates Record High 437 Graduates from 21 economies Signal Growing Strength of Hong Kong’s I&T Ecosystem

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Dienstag, Juni 13, 2023
Education, Technology, Other Technology, Other Science, Continuing, Science, Science park, Seed, Electronics, Ideation, SAA, I&T, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, ICT, Entrepreneurship, Incubation, Laboratory, Technology Incubation Programme, HKSTP, Growth, Ecosystem, Graduation, Tutoring, Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) celebrated its Graduation Ceremony 2023 by announcing a total of 437* graduates from 21 economies from its Ideation, Incubation and Incu-bio Programmes.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) celebrated its Graduation Ceremony 2023 by announcing a total of 437* graduates from 21 economies from its Ideation, Incubation and Incu-bio Programmes.
  • The continued success of HKSTP’s incubation programmes is proof of the growing strength of the HKSTP and the overall Hong Kong innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem.
  • Our HKSTP Venture Fund also makes direct investment into seed-to-series A stage startups and co-invest with private investors.
  • These bright minds received various services from HKSTP to capture business opportunities, seek resources and grow their networks and contribute to the HKSTP ecosystem in return.

HKSTP Crowns Overall Champion Skyland Innovation at EPiC 2023 Pitching Competition Beating Over 610 Global Startups

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Freitag, April 28, 2023
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Professional Services, Fintech, Data Management, Apps, Applications, Technology, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence, Security, Data Analytics, Other Technology, HSBC, Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation, Cathay, GBA, HKSAR, International Commerce Centre, Epic, Multimedia, Research, Government, Plug and play, I&T, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Construction robots, Hong Kong Science Park, AIR, City, Ecosystem, AI, Robotics, Property technology, Film industry, Cryptocurrency, HKSTP

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today successfully held its 7th Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC), naming Hong Kong startup, Skyland Innovation, as the overall 2023 champion, beating over 610 startups from 55 economies around the world.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today successfully held its 7th Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC), naming Hong Kong startup, Skyland Innovation, as the overall 2023 champion, beating over 610 startups from 55 economies around the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230428005353/en/
    Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP (Centre), alongside EPiC 2023 Top 10 overall finalists.
  • The EPiC 2023 judging panel of the region’s top entrepreneurs, investors and innovation ecosystem leaders selected Skyland Innovation from Hong Kong, as this year’s overall champion.
  • This exclusive 2-day programme ran from 25-26 April, immersed the EPiC 2023 semi-finalists directly into HKSTP’s innovation ecosystem.

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Sets Record with over 4,000 Attendance

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Freitag, April 14, 2023
Heart, Money, Optimism, Travel, DES, Telecommunications, Hong Kong Productivity Council, Associate professor, Quality of life, Fintech, Innovation, Carbon, Government, I&T, Risk, Economic development, Tsinghua University, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, Artificial intelligence, Growth, ESG, Ecosystem, Robotics, Transport, Sustainable development, Fraunhofer, Summit, Airline, Cryptocurrency, Web3, Cyberport

HONG KONG, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology (I&T) event, Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, attracted a record attendance number of more than 4,000 onsite and online this year, gathering leading technology, business, academia and government decision makers from more than 40 countries and regions.

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  • This is the success of the concerted effort of the Government, the public and private sectors.
  • Rather than standing still, the real issue is how to control the associated risk and move forward steadily.
  • Ms Ying Zhang, Deputy Director, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization introduced Shanghai's experience in developing data factor market.
  • Dr Miao Wang, Chief expert of Vehicle and Infrastructure Cooperative Automated Driving of Baidu, shared insights on automated driving.

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Sets Record with over 4,000 Attendance

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Freitag, April 14, 2023
Heart, Money, Optimism, Travel, DES, Telecommunications, Hong Kong Productivity Council, Associate professor, Quality of life, Fintech, Innovation, Carbon, Government, I&T, Risk, Economic development, Tsinghua University, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, Artificial intelligence, Growth, ESG, Ecosystem, Robotics, Transport, Sustainable development, Fraunhofer, Summit, Airline, Cryptocurrency, Web3, Cyberport

HONG KONG, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology (I&T) event, Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, attracted a record attendance number of more than 4,000 onsite and online this year, gathering leading technology, business, academia and government decision makers from more than 40 countries and regions.

Key Points: 
  • This is the success of the concerted effort of the Government, the public and private sectors.
  • Rather than standing still, the real issue is how to control the associated risk and move forward steadily.
  • Ms Ying Zhang, Deputy Director, Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization introduced Shanghai's experience in developing data factor market.
  • Dr Miao Wang, Chief expert of Vehicle and Infrastructure Cooperative Automated Driving of Baidu, shared insights on automated driving.

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Highlights Innovation and Technology, Supercharging Economic Growth and a Smarter Future

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Donnerstag, April 13, 2023
Cloud, HKCEC, Office of the Government Economist, DES, GBA, Fintech, Microsoft, Government Digital Service, Revolution, Liaison Office, Digital, Panasonic, Society, Mainland Chinese, Convention center, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Innovation, Cyberspace Administration of China, Government, Commerce, SenseTime, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Pony.ai, International business, Property Owned by the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Food, HKSAR, Systems engineering, Youth Development Commission, HKSAR Government, I&T, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Association of British HealthTech Industries, Pharmacy, Summit, Management, Huawei, Tencent, Data, Cyberport, Arup, Cisco, Mainland, Ali Baba

HONG KONG, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology event, the Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, kicked off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport, the two-day summit held in hybrid format gathers the world's influential leaders in technology, business, academia and government, to explore the significance of technological innovations in boosting economic growth and accelerating the formation of resilient and futureproof digital societies.

Key Points: 
  • DES 2023 aims to inspire regional and global visions for a better digital future.
  • We are now poised to start a new chapter of digital economy development through our persistent pursuit of I&T advancement.
  • To echo the theme of today's Summit, we must embrace the sweeping changes brought about by the digital revolution, in order to emerge stronger than ever in a smarter future.
  • In the afternoon sessions, experts and attendees took an in-depth look at the application of technology in the digital economy.

Digital Economy Summit 2023 Highlights Innovation and Technology, Supercharging Economic Growth and a Smarter Future

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Donnerstag, April 13, 2023
Cloud, HKCEC, Office of the Government Economist, DES, GBA, Fintech, Microsoft, Government Digital Service, Revolution, Liaison Office, Digital, Panasonic, Society, Mainland Chinese, Convention center, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Innovation, Cyberspace Administration of China, Government, Commerce, SenseTime, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Pony.ai, International business, Property Owned by the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Food, HKSAR, Systems engineering, Youth Development Commission, HKSAR Government, I&T, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Association of British HealthTech Industries, Pharmacy, Summit, Management, Huawei, Tencent, Data, Cyberport, Arup, Cisco, Mainland, Ali Baba

HONG KONG, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia's flagship innovation and technology event, the Digital Economy Summit (DES) 2023, kicked off today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport, the two-day summit held in hybrid format gathers the world's influential leaders in technology, business, academia and government, to explore the significance of technological innovations in boosting economic growth and accelerating the formation of resilient and futureproof digital societies.

Key Points: 
  • DES 2023 aims to inspire regional and global visions for a better digital future.
  • We are now poised to start a new chapter of digital economy development through our persistent pursuit of I&T advancement.
  • To echo the theme of today's Summit, we must embrace the sweeping changes brought about by the digital revolution, in order to emerge stronger than ever in a smarter future.
  • In the afternoon sessions, experts and attendees took an in-depth look at the application of technology in the digital economy.

HKSTP and AstraZeneca signing MOU on Strategic Collaboration

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Dienstag, April 4, 2023
Research, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, Robotics, Fintech, Technology, Health Technology, Science, Biotechnology, Other Technology, Other Science, Health, Partnership, International, Drug development, Life, JP, SAR, HKSAR, University, Clinical trial, Foot, Multimedia, Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, AstraZeneca, Government, BBS, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, I&T, Hospital, Laboratory, Translational research, MOU, Economic development, HKSTP, Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Growth, Ecosystem, Policy, Technopolis, Tutoring, Management, Pharmaceutical industry, Innovation

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) continues to strengthen the strategic partnership with AstraZeneca, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) continues to strengthen the strategic partnership with AstraZeneca, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
  • Since 2021, AstraZeneca and HKSTP have been collaborating, and this partnership will not only continue but also be upgraded.
  • The extended collaboration involves AstraZeneca and HKSTP supporting and providing services to startup companies under the HKSTP co-incubation programme.
  • Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP, expressed his delight in witnessing the collaboration between HKSTP and AstraZeneca in building a healthcare innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong.

HKSTP Reveals Startup Semi-finalists for Annual Global EPiC Pitch Competition

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Freitag, März 24, 2023
Technology, Finance, Fintech, Other Technology, Business, Professional Services, Software, Start-Up, Data Management, Science park, Science, HSBC, Cathay, International Commerce Centre, HKT, Epic, Plug and play, I&T, HKSTP, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Ecosystem, Property technology, Clothing

EPiC 2023 -- backed by innovation-driven partners Cathay, HSBC, MTR Lab, plus world-leading accelerator Plug & Play -- is the city’s most eagerly anticipated pitch event each year and will take place on 28 April 2023 (Friday) at the summit of Hong Kong’s tallest building, the International Commerce Centre. The annual event is a unique, worldwide competition for mid to late-stage startups in the FinTech and PropTech sectors who seek to expand their footprints into Asia and beyond, while leveraging Hong Kong’s biggest innovation ecosystem at HKSTP.

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  • The annual event is a unique, worldwide competition for mid to late-stage startups in the FinTech and PropTech sectors who seek to expand their footprints into Asia and beyond, while leveraging Hong Kong’s biggest innovation ecosystem at HKSTP.
  • Albert Wong, CEO, HKSTP, said: “EPiC is an iconic mega event that has hit global scale, as record turnout from international startups further demonstrates Hong Kong’s advantages as an international I&T hub.
  • The 50 competing teams will pitch their world-changing ideas to a judging panel of renowned investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
  • The actual pitch will comprise of a 60-second elevator ride as participants compete for the title of overall EPiC Champion.

HKSTP's Global Talent Mission Hits Top Gear with “Gamified Career Journey in Live” Event and Hong Kong’s Largest I&T Career Expo Kick-Off

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Samstag, März 18, 2023
Data Management, Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Health, Health Technology, Other Manufacturing, Software, Networks, Fintech, Human Resources, OpenAI, Food, Microsoft, Multimedia, Expo, I&T, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, HKSTP, AI, Robotics, Music, Video game, Tutoring

The simultaneous events mark a high point in HKSTP’s commitment to build Hong Kong into a leading hub for global tech talent.

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  • The simultaneous events mark a high point in HKSTP’s commitment to build Hong Kong into a leading hub for global tech talent.
  • The in-person gamified event also kicked off the Hong Kong I&T Career Expo 2023, the city’s largest tech career fair.
  • Talent Game On 2K23 represents a major success in HKSTP’s annual talent drive and is advancing the city-wide mission to grow local talent and also attract global talent into the city’s I&T talent pool.
  • Hong Kong I&T Career Expo 2023 key figures and highlights:
    60%+ jobs at entry level, 25%+ at middle level
    65%+ jobs for bachelor’s holders, 8%+ jobs for doctorate holders