The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech 2026 successfully concluded in Paris, connecting 24 local innovation and technology enterprises with global investors and industry players. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in partnership with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels and supporting organizations, the pavilion aimed to help startups seize European market opportunities and deepen international collaboration networks.
Participating startups attracted significant recognition. Formwork IO, which develops carbon-negative construction materials, was selected as a top 30 finalist for VivaTech's "Tech for Change" Award. PointFit Technology and Robocore Technology Limited were chosen to give live demonstrations at VivaTech's Discovery Stage. These achievements highlight Hong Kong's innovative capabilities in health technology and artificial intelligence.
Several companies forged cross-regional collaborations. Robocare Technology is negotiating with French outdoor advertising company JCDecaux to provide 1,000 robots for marketing campaigns, building on connections made at the previous year's pavilion. LeafIoT Technology Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Politecnico di Milano's Lecco Campus to advance smart tree monitoring solutions, aiming for five- to ten-fold business growth.
HKTDC's Chris Lo, Regional Director for Europe, Central Asia & Israel, stated that the pavilion facilitated multiple cross-border collaborations, with some outcomes stemming from connections initiated the previous year. The HKTDC continues to help local startups build networks and increase exposure in international markets.
The pavilion included thematic seminars, startup pitching sessions, and networking events. Shirley Yung, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, spoke at a seminar on June 19 about Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem advantages, including top-tier research, global capital, and access to the Greater Bay Area. Terry Wong from HKSTPC and Yonghai Du from HKPC discussed Hong Kong's regulatory frameworks and technical support for European companies exploring Asian markets.
The HKTDC's participation in VivaTech follows appearances at CES 2026 in Las Vegas and MWC/4YFN in Barcelona earlier this year. VivaTech 2026 attracted participants from over 165 countries, with more than 15,000 startups and 200,000 visitors. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is part of the "Economic and Trade Express" initiative in Europe, which includes pitching sessions and networking activities to support tech startups in exploring local markets.
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