The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) participates in the "InnoCarnival 2024", organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission. Today marks the grand opening of the "IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW" (IYKYK) exhibition area. From today until 3 November 2024, over a span of nine days, the event at the Hong Kong Science Park will showcase the top achievements of more than 20 "Made in Hong Kong" technology companies, including unicorn enterprises.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (middle), Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (second from right), Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secy for Innovation, Technology and Industry, (first from right), Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (first from left) and Mr Albert Wong, CEO of the HKSTP (second from left) at the grand opening of the "IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW" (IYKYK). Source from: HKSTP
These innovations cover four major technology areas closely related to everyday life: green technology, biomedicine, artificial intelligence and big data, and robotics. On the first day of the event, visitors had the opportunity to engage closely with vibrant innovators in the field of technology. Attendees enjoyed activities like VR roller coasters and simulated drone operations, experiencing first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene.
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The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (middle), Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (second from right), Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secy for Innovation, Technology and Industry, (first from right), Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (first from left) and Mr Albert Wong, CEO of the HKSTP (second from left) at the grand opening of the "IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW" (IYKYK). Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (middle), Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (second from right), Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secy for Innovation, Technology and Industry, (first from right), Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (first from left) and Mr Albert Wong, CEO of the HKSTP (second from left) at the grand opening of the "IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW" (IYKYK). Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, tried out the 3-metre-tall giant claw machine "Fun Fetch” at HKSTP Pavilion. Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, tried out the 3-metre-tall giant claw machine "Fun Fetch” at HKSTP Pavilion. Source from: HKSTP
HKSTP collaborated with local and international artists to create 10 unique 'unicorn' artworks, such as the “Prism of Progress” inspired by SenseTime. Source from: HKSTP
HKSTP collaborated with local and international artists to create 10 unique 'unicorn' artworks, such as the “Futureville Dream Delivery” inspired by Lalamove. Source from: HKSTP
The roller coaster installation "InnoMover" employs VR technology, allowing players to experience a thrilling, novel adventure. Source from: HKSTP
Visitors can win a miniature unicorn keychain at the claw machine "Fun Fetch". Source from: HKSTP
Visitors can win a miniature unicorn keychain at the claw machine "Fun Fetch". Source from: HKSTP
Visitors experienced first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene at the Tech Showcase. Source from: HKSTP
Visitors experienced first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene at the Tech Showcase. Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, tried out the 3-metre-tall giant claw machine "Fun Fetch” at HKSTP Pavilion. Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, tried out the 3-metre-tall giant claw machine "Fun Fetch” at HKSTP Pavilion. Source from: HKSTP
Since its establishment in 2001, HKSTP has supported a total of 13 unicorn enterprises. To further share the proud achievements of local I&T with the city, this event uniquely incorporates new creative elements by inviting local and international artists to draw inspiration from the innovative journeys and solutions of unicorn enterprises, meticulously designing a series of unicorn-themed artworks—'uKnow-corns'. These artworks are placed around the Science Park, integrating technology with art and everyday life.
HKSTP collaborated with local and international artists to create 10 unique 'unicorn' artworks, such as the “Prism of Progress” inspired by SenseTime. Source from: HKSTP
HKSTP collaborated with local and international artists to create 10 unique 'unicorn' artworks, such as the “Futureville Dream Delivery” inspired by Lalamove. Source from: HKSTP
The artworks include:
• Prism of Progress - Inspired by the global leader in AI software, SenseTime, using vibrant, sharp edged graphics symbolise how tech enhances daily life and strengthens community connections
• Futureville Dream Delivery - Inspired by the world's largest logistics platform by closed-loop
freight Gross Transaction Value, Lalamove, envisioning a future of thriving smart cities where technology and digital services in our phones enable seamless on-demand delivery.
The roller coaster installation "InnoMover" employs VR technology, allowing players to experience a thrilling, novel adventure. Source from: HKSTP
Visitors can win a miniature unicorn keychain at the claw machine "Fun Fetch". Source from: HKSTP
Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said, "As the largest I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong, HKSTP has been providing comprehensive support and nurturing the growth of numerous tech enterprises and distinguished leaders for over 20 years. This IYKYK event showcases a multitude of globally leading technological solutions, highlighting Hong Kong's innovative potential and affirming the Science Park as the optimal springboard for startup success. Looking ahead, we will continue to pave the way for technological development, strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, research, and investment sectors, inspire more innovative ideas, and lead our park companies onto the internationalstage."
Visitors can win a miniature unicorn keychain at the claw machine "Fun Fetch". Source from: HKSTP
The Tech Showcase area featured automated health checks, robot ambassador, and AI virtual human. On the first day, visitors also sampled handcrafted beer made from bread, tiger nut plant-based milk tea, and non-dairy ice cream, exploring how technology drives transformation across various industries and promotes sustainable lifestyles.
Visitors experienced first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene at the Tech Showcase. Source from: HKSTP
InnoCarnival 2024 is the annual flagship event of the Innovation and Technology Commission, aimed at promoting science education. This year's theme is "Let’s Sail with Innovation and Technology." In collaboration with over 75 participating organisations, the carnival features exhibitions of local inventions and research achievements, workshops, and interactive games to promote I&T culture among the public.
Visitors experienced first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene at the Tech Showcase. Source from: HKSTP
During the event, the Science Park will transform into a hub of technology, shopping, cuisine, and education, welcoming all citizens to visit and engage.
IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW Pavilion
Date: 26 October – 3 November 2024 (Nine days)
Time: 10:00-17:00 (Weekdays), 10:00-18:00 (Weekends)
Venue: G/F, Building 10W, Hong Kong Science Park
For more information: https://www.hkstp.org/en/park-life/if-you-know-you-know
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in partnership with German Industry and Commerce (GIC) and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, and supported by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, InvestHK and HKETO Berlin, led a delegation of eight Hong Kong Science Park companies to Germany and Austria from 21 to 25 September 2026 for a focused programme of business matching, ecosystem exchange and institutional engagement across Munich, Vienna and Graz. Bringing together government, industry, academia and innovation ecosystem partners, the mission deepened engagement with leading stakeholders, created new opportunities for cross-border collaboration and commercialisation in artificial intelligence (AI), new industralisation, and smart city, and reinforced Hong Kong’s role as a preferred platform for innovation exchange between Europe and Asia.
The high potential tech firms continued the week-long journey in Vienna and Graz, connected with leading Austrian research, industry and innovation organisations.
The high potential tech firms continued the week-long journey in Vienna and Graz, connected with leading Austrian research, industry and innovation organisations.
The delegation marked a major step forward in HKSTP’s growing engagement in Central Europe. As HKSTP’s first market-focused mission to Germany, Europe’s largest AI market and a leading enterprise technology hub, it built on earlier collaboration with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, including GO AUSTRIA Spring 2025 and 2026 and the renowned ViennaUP Festival, as well as more recent joint efforts with partners in Germany and Austria under Global Connect and the Global Innovation Exchange. The ongoing efforts created practical pathways for Hong Kong companies to explore partnerships, validate demand and expand into key European markets.
Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivered a speech at the Applied Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 (AAIC) in Vienna, Austria. He had an exchange with the HKSTP delegation to learn about their innovative solutions.
A key highlight was HKSTP’s participation in the Applied Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 (AAIC) in Vienna, Austria, to connect with key industry partners and investors for potential business collaboration. Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivered a speech titled “AAIC-Talk: Applied AI in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area: Innovation, Industrial Transformation and Opportunities for Collaboration with Austria” at the Austria’s flagship international AI business conference. He shared Hong Kong has elevated AI into a core industry and is emerging as one of the world's most dynamic innovation and technology (I&T) centres. He also invited Austria to partner in shaping AI's next chapter, and highlighting opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and Austria. During the Conference, Professor Sun had a brief exchange with park companies from the delegation participating in the Conference to learn about their innovative solutions.
Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivered a speech at the Applied Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 (AAIC) in Vienna, Austria. He had an exchange with the HKSTP delegation to learn about their innovative solutions.
Mr Eric Or, Chief Ecosystem Development Officer of HKSTP, said, “HKSTP is committed to helping innovators scale beyond borders. Our inaugural delegation to Germany and the continuous connection with Austria highlights the value of strategic international engagement in opening doors for park companies to connect with leading industry, academic and investors in Europe. It also reflects Hong Kong’s unique role as a gateway for cross-border collaboration, underpinned by its distinct strengths as a super-connector and super value-adder. As HKSTP continues to expand its global outreach to further strengthen Hong Kong’s innovation links with global markets, and reinforce the city’s position as an international innovation and technology hub.”
The delegation began in Munich and visited the Chamber of commerce and industry for Munich and upper Bavaria (IHK).
The delegation began in Munich, focusing on Germany’s industrial AI and enterprise innovation ecosystem, and engaging institutions including Chamber of commerce and industry for Munich and upper Bavaria (IHK), Siemens AI Lab, and the European Union’s top Technical University of Munich (TUM). Discussions centred on industrial AI, advanced manufacturing, technology translation and cross-border collaboration. The high potential tech firms continued the week long journey in Vienna and Graz, connected with leading Austrian research, industry and innovation organisations, including the leading Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), Austrian Institute of Technology and more.
The delegation began in Munich and visited the Chamber of commerce and industry for Munich and upper Bavaria (IHK).
Highlighted innovations from the delegation:
GenAI-Powered Marketing - Amber International Holding Limited introduced MIA, its new agentic AI marketing platform designed to monitor markets, generate on-brand content and support distribution workflows with human approval.
Amber International Holding Limited introduced MIA, its new agentic AI marketing platform designed to monitor markets, generate on-brand content and support distribution workflows with human approval.
Let AI run enterprises. Let AI do business - Echronos AI Group, a China-based innovator in industrial-grade AI Agentic OS, leverages the HKSTP ecosystem and Hong Kong’s global connectivity as a gateway for international expansion. The company introduced its flagship JovaAI platform to European industry leaders. Powered by proprietary semantic and multi-agent orchestration technologies, JovaAI coordinates complex enterprise workflows, from inquiry-to quote orchestration and cross-border customs planning to dynamic production rescheduling.
Echronos AI Group, a China-based innovator in industrial-grade AI Agentic OS, leverages the HKSTP ecosystem and Hong Kong’s global connectivity as a gateway for international expansion.
End-to-end AI Talent Solution - Neufast offers corporate AI strategy consulting and technical implementation for an agentic AI platform covering candidate sourcing, performance appraisals, and leadership development. It is expanding in Europe through partnerships with SAP SuccessFactors for enterprise business transformation and TÜV Rheinland for ISO27001 certification, with the support of the Austrian government’s Go Austria Plus programme by the Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) and Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG).
Neufast offers corporate AI strategy consulting and technical implementation for an agentic AI platform covering candidate sourcing, performance appraisals, and leadership development. It is expanding in Europe through participating in various programmes.
Together, these engagements in Germany and Austria deepened HKSTP’s ties with the regions’ innovation ecosystem and opened new opportunities for collaboration in applied AI, robotics, smart production and commercialisation between Hong Kong and Europe.
