The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host a 'Hong Kong Tech Pavilion' at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026, Europe's premier annual startup and technology summit in Paris, from 17 to 20 June. In collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, the Pavilion will bring together 24 Hong Kong startups to showcase innovations in artificial intelligence and robotics, health technology, and sustainability and climate technology. A series of thematic seminars, startup pitching sessions, and networking receptions will also be held to facilitate exchanges between global investors, buyers, and Hong Kong startups, fostering international collaboration. Key partners include Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Cyberport.
Chris Lo, HKTDC's Regional Director for Europe, Central Asia & Israel, stated: 'Hong Kong is actively developing into an international innovation and technology hub. As one of the key enablers, the HKTDC supports enterprises in going global by curating overseas platforms and facilitating cross-regional exchanges. Building on last year's success, we are further expanding the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech this year to deepen connections among startups, tech leaders, large corporations, and investors, fostering innovative collaborations and business matchmaking, assisting innovation and technology enterprises in exploring overseas markets, and showcasing to Europe Hong Kong's unique advantages as an international innovation hub.'
During the exhibition, the HKTDC will organise events including thematic seminars, startup pitching sessions, and networking activities to explore future development trends for Hong Kong startups and global collaboration opportunities. Shirley Yung, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, will deliver a keynote speech at the thematic seminar and networking reception titled 'Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong' on 19 June. The seminar will feature segments on innovation infrastructure, market fit, and a panel discussion on talent and infrastructure driving Hong Kong's technological development.
Participating startups will pitch to global investors in three thematic sessions. On 17 June, the Robotics and Microelectronics theme will feature seven enterprises, including Bacbudy Limited, which develops intelligent wearable and robotic assistive devices for the lower back, and Cybercrystal Technology Co., which researches next-generation robotic optical tactile skin. On 18 June, the Artificial Intelligence and Health Technology theme will include eight enterprises such as Eieling Technology, which develops portable chronic liver disease diagnostics, and Point Fit Technology, which develops wearable health monitoring solutions. On 19 June, the Sustainability and Climate Technology theme will feature seven enterprises including Albacastor Technology, which develops eco-friendly industrial ventilation systems, and Green Vigor, which develops energy recovery technologies.
Additional events include a thematic seminar on 17 June titled 'Europe to Hong Kong: Building a Startup Between Two Ecosystems,' moderated by Christopher Lai, Director, France, Spain & Portugal of HKTDC, inviting French entrepreneurs to share experiences. On 18 June, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation will host the 'HKSTP Global Mixer,' and Hong Kong Polytechnic University will host 'Breaking Barriers with Autonomous Systems.' The 'Hong Kong Tech Night' networking event will bring together innovation communities from Hong Kong and France.
The VivaTech 2026 Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is located at Booth 1C11, Hall 7.1, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 10th edition of VivaTech is expected to attract over 180,000 visitors, 14,000 global startups, and 3,600 investors. For more information, visit the VivaTech exhibitor page or the photo download link.
