The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), together with strategic partner the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) and supporting organisations, hosted the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026 in Paris, France. The pavilion showcased innovative solutions from 24 local innovation and technology (I&T) enterprises and institutions to global investors and industry players.
During the exhibition, a series of thematic seminars, start-up pitching sessions and networking events were held to facilitate industry exchanges and business matching, helping local start-ups seize opportunities in the European market and deepen their international collaboration networks. HKTDC’s Chris Lo, Regional Director, Europe, Central Asia & Israel, stated: “VivaTech 2026's Hong Kong Tech Pavilion has achieved excellent results once again this year, facilitating multiple cross-border collaborations. We are pleased to see that some of these outcomes have gradually come to fruition from connections and exchanges initiated last year.”
Notable achievements included Formwork IO, which specialises in developing carbon-negative construction materials and sustainable solutions, being selected as one of the top 30 finalists for VivaTech's “Tech for Change” Award. Additionally, PointFit Technology and Robocore Technology Limited were chosen to give live demonstrations at VivaTech's Discovery Stage to buyers and investors worldwide. These achievements demonstrate the innovative capabilities and international competitiveness of Hong Kong startups in health technology, artificial intelligence, and other fields.
Several participating companies successfully established connections with European investors and industry partners. Robocore Technology is in negotiations with JCDecaux, a France-based multinational outdoor advertising company, for a cooperation agreement that will provide 1,000 robots for marketing campaigns. Robocore Technology first connected with JCDecaux at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech last year. Its CEO, Lim Long-hei, said: “Leveraging the business connections we have built through the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech over the past two years, we hope to further deepen our collaboration with European multinational corporations.”
Additionally, LeafIoT Technology Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lecco Campus of Politecnico di Milano to advance cooperation in talent cultivation and technological innovation. LeafIoT Technology's Managing Director, Chan Pak-kwan, said: “We hope to extend Hong Kong's industry-university-research model further into Europe, while promoting the R&D achievements of Hong Kong institutions, and deepening collaboration with European academic institutions.”
The HKTDC hosted a series of seminars and networking events during VivaTech, including a thematic seminar titled “Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong” on 19 June. Shirley Yung, the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, highlighted Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem advantages, including top-tier research and talent, deep pools of global capital, and unparalleled access to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area innovation cluster.
The HKTDC is actively working with local enterprises to participate in major international technology exhibitions, assisting start-ups to expand into overseas markets. Following the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) in Las Vegas and the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the HKTDC once again organised the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech, providing a platform for start-ups to showcase their innovative achievements and connect with international funding. The 10th VivaTech attracted participants from over 165 countries and regions, with more than 15,000 global start-ups and 200,000 visitors.
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