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HKSTP and HKTDC Lead 22 Hong Kong Innovators to Middle East Facilitating Over 200 Business Matchings to Unlock Belt and Road Opportunities

With the Saudi Future Investment Initiative (FII9) as the next stop

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 October 2025 - The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), recently led 22 Hong Kong technology companies to two premier innovation events, GITEX Global and Expand North Star, on Oct 12-17 in Dubai.

The delegation attracted numerous visitors to the exhibition pavilions and facilitated more than 200 targeted business matchings, connecting park companies with international resources and partnerships. The delegation served as a strong representation of Hong Kong's strengths as a global innovation and technology hub.

HKSTP and HKTDC staged Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at GITEX Global, connecting cutting-edge technologies with global opportunities.
HKSTP and HKTDC staged Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at GITEX Global, connecting cutting-edge technologies with global opportunities.

"Expansion of global innovation ecosystems is vital for startups with global ambition. That's why HKSTP is stepping up our mission to foster connections between East and West through innovation, linking the Middle East with Hong Kong, China mainland, and other Asian markets. HKSTP's innovation ecosystem and the fast-growing HK-GBA I&T hub connects Middle East innovators to China and Asia via the Belt & Road Initiative, opening seamless access to 2.3 billion consumers." said Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP.

HKSTP delegation actively engaged with international visitors and potential partners, fostering meaningful dialogue and exploring collaborative opportunities.
HKSTP delegation actively engaged with international visitors and potential partners, fostering meaningful dialogue and exploring collaborative opportunities.

The park companies from HKSTP participated in events spanning AI, life and health, green technology, and more, highlights included:

  • Robocore – Innovative robotics solutions that enhance automation across various industries including hospital, elderly care, and retail with advanced technologies.
  • i2Cool – Passive radiative cooling paint that provides zero-energy cooling solutions, serving a wide range of industries including construction, chemical processing, telecom, renewable energy, logistics, grain storage, and solar power.
  • eSix – Cost-effective virtual Metro Ethernet and industrial-grade 5G solutions, including ultra-range maritime CPE with 80km coverage.
Another park company Comba Telecom, a global leader in wireless connectivity and network infrastructure solutions, also made strategic inroads into the region, establishing a partnership with Nedaa, a specialised UAE telecommunications provider. This collaboration will advance next-generation communication technologies across the UAE and surrounding regions, focusing on secure network solutions, enhanced indoor-outdoor wireless coverage, and 5G network deployment.

These advancements further solidified Hong Kong's position as an ideal launchpad for Middle East innovators seeking opportunities in Asia and vice versa. HKSTP is proud to serve as an international I&T hub for Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific, with over 10 park companies joining the 9th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) later this month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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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 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,500 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 to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong.

More information about HKSTP is available at .

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