https://www.scmp.com/rss/506937/feed Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation – a statutory body fostering I&T development across Asia – provides outstanding facilities, initiatives, expertise and all-round support to help innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups harness their potential. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The number of international events happening in Hong Kong this year signal that the city is back in business. In the start-up scene, the annual Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC), organised by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), is having its biggest year yet. EPiC sees local and overseas entrepreneurs compete for investment opportunities, and is also a showcase for the city’s growing world-class... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3218159/start-ups-put-spotlight-hong-kongs-innovation-scene-annual-elevator-pitch-competition-goes-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3218159/start-ups-put-spotlight-hong-kongs-innovation-scene-annual-elevator-pitch-competition-goes-global?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:21 +0000 As some of the world’s biggest technology companies continue to announce mass lay-offs, Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) sector has countless opportunities for professionals who want to be right where the action is. The Hong Kong government’s 2023-24 budget signalled a clear commitment to establish I&T as an engine of economic growth, paving the way for the city to ride on the wave of a golden era of I&T development. With talent being an essential driver for this growth, Hong Kong is... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3214255/hong-kong-entering-golden-era-it-major-career-opportunities-talent-around-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3214255/hong-kong-entering-golden-era-it-major-career-opportunities-talent-around-world?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:11 +0000 [Sponsored Article] This year, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its mission to build a thriving innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem in the city, led by initiatives that turned start-ups into success stories. SmartMore, a recent graduate of HKSTP’s incubation programme, is one of those stories. “We became a unicorn company in just 18 months,” said Tandy Tan, general manager and head of global business for the smart... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3190283/hkstp-celebrates-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3190283/hkstp-celebrates-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:24 +0000 [Sponsored article] Hong Kong’s unique position as a bridge between mainland China and the West has made it a vibrant location for international innovation and technology (I&T) talents. A 2021 survey by InvestHK found that a record number of start-ups from overseas had chosen the city as their base, with 28 per cent of their founders coming from outside Hong Kong. The city has grown into an attractive I&T hub, following the Hong Kong government’s HK$150 billion (US$19.1 billion) investment into... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/tech-trends/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3181653/talent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/tech-trends/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3181653/talent?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:09:32 +0000 [Sponsored article] Is there anywhere in the world today as good as Hong Kong as a location for a biotech start-up? The city is now the fastest-growing and world’s second-largest biotech funding hub – securing US$12.6 billion in 2021, compared with the US$18 billion raised last year in top-ranked New York, Bloomberg has reported. Hong Kong forms a vital part of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), which offers significant market opportunities and rich technology resources, while also acting as a key hub... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3173957/why-hong-kongs-biotech?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3173957/why-hong-kongs-biotech?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:00:21 +0000 [Sponsored article] Hong Kong’s rapidly developing innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem is creating many exciting career opportunities for young talent. Demand for technology talent is growing at an average annual rate of 4.3 per cent, with more than 57,600 people expected to be employed in this field by 2027 – making it one of the fastest expanding sectors among key and emerging industries, the government’s Labour and Welfare Bureau has reported. Matching young I&T talent with new advanced... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3167248/how-focus-smart?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3167248/how-focus-smart?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:00:23 +0000 [Sponsored article] A race for productivity is emerging in this new economic era. Covid-19 has further hampered what has been a “decade-long trend of weak productivity growth”, according to the global business research group, The Conference Board. Long-term productivity is crucial as it improves living standards, creates more and better jobs, higher wages, greater equality and a more diverse economy. All eyes are on innovation and technology as the answer to the productivity challenge. The... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3161902/reindustrialisation-key?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3161902/reindustrialisation-key?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Jan 2022 02:00:22 +0000 [Sponsored article] The innovation and technology (I&T) sector has traditionally been dominated by men, but the situation is changing. Scuba-diving enthusiast Vriko Yu, CEO of archiREEF, was inspired to launch her start-up after seeing the devastating impact climate change was having on marine life, making her one of a growing number of women who are working in the I&T field. “When I realised that coral reefs can disappear within just two months, and I witnessed that in person, I was really... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/reach-sky/article/3160914/start-ups-use-3d-printing-restore-coral-reefs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/reach-sky/article/3160914/start-ups-use-3d-printing-restore-coral-reefs?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Dec 2021 02:00:13 +0000 [Sponsored article] In this fast-changing world, innovation has become the key to solving new challenges that arise in our everyday lives. Hong Kong has the growing pool of talent and fresh ideas needed to succeed on this front. The city has emerged as a regional hub for innovation and technology (I&T). As of 2021, more than 3,700 start-ups were based in Hong Kong, and that number continues to rise. To help nurture future growth in this area, the City I&T Grand Challenge debuted last year.... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3157838/city-it-grand-challenge-spotlights-new-ideas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3157838/city-it-grand-challenge-spotlights-new-ideas?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Dec 2021 02:00:19 +0000 [Sponsored article] Every day, Hong Kong disposes of up to 3,500 tonnes of food waste, according to the Environment Bureau. That’s equivalent to the combined weight of around 500 male African elephants. Four students at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) got a first-hand look at such waste as bakeries near their campus threw away unsold goods such as bread, cakes and sandwiches at the end of each day. “We realised food waste is a problem we would love to solve, but at... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3157167/winning-innovation-beer-bread-ar-app-online-learning?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3157167/winning-innovation-beer-bread-ar-app-online-learning?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Nov 2021 02:00:22 +0000 [Sponsored article] It is four years since international economic observers began to acclaim data as a more valuable resource than oil, yet discussions about the topic and – more importantly – its estimated economic worth, are showing no signs of waning. Consultancy firm McKinsey & Company has predicted that using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to harness data will create between US$9.5 trillion and US$15.4 trillion of economic value annually, while the Organisation for... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/digitalised-industry/article/3149806/hong-kong-hi-tech-data-technology-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/digitalised-industry/article/3149806/hong-kong-hi-tech-data-technology-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Sep 2021 01:55:12 +0000 [Sponsored article] Today Hong Kong has a thriving innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem with 3,360 start-ups producing world-class innovations. With strong government-backing, supportive infrastructure and a prime location within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area megalopolis, the city is fast developing into an international I&T hub. Up to now it has not been easy to showcase the achievements of Hong Kong tech companies to potential investors, industry partners and the general... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3147716/how-hong-kongs-hands-experience-centre-showcases?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3147716/how-hong-kongs-hands-experience-centre-showcases?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Sep 2021 02:00:25 +0000 Talk of innovation is everywhere today, but what often gets lost amid all the chatter about technologies and their great potential is the difficulty in achieving impactful innovations. Among the businesses facing the toughest challenge in this area are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and traditional family- and private-owned enterprises. Over the past year, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and HSBC produced the first cohort of their jointly organised Sprinter... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/digitalised-industry/article/3146025/hkstp-and-hsbcs-sprinter-2-programme?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/digitalised-industry/article/3146025/hkstp-and-hsbcs-sprinter-2-programme?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Aug 2021 02:00:21 +0000 [Sponsored article] Automation is transforming the logistics industry, with robotic solutions increasing productivity and reducing the time it takes to get products to customers amid increasing e-commerce demand around the world. With these changes, the value of the logistics automation market is expected to nearly double from US$52.19 billion in 2020 to US$104.23 billion by 2026, according to research firm Mordor Intelligence. In addition, the Asia-Pacific region is currently seeing the fastest... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/pioneering-spirit/article/3145330/how-tech-unicorn-geek-nurturing-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/pioneering-spirit/article/3145330/how-tech-unicorn-geek-nurturing-new?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Aug 2021 02:00:22 +0000 [Sponsored article] Scientist Dr Choi Pui-wah used her background in biomedical research to help her devise a new method for monitoring women’s health. Her non-invasive blood test can detect human papillomavirus, a viral infection that can lead to cervical cancer. Choi says her idea to test menstrual blood for signs of the cancer offers a simple alternative to the only other available option, the pap-smear – involving the collection of cells from the cervix – which women often find invasive and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3144474/how-hong-kongs-incubation-support-helps?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3144474/how-hong-kongs-incubation-support-helps?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:49:52 +0000 Inside Hong Kong’s busy K11 Musea shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui on the southern tip of Kowloon, a fleet of robots with expressive eyes can be seen moving along different floors and spraying disinfectant into the air. Named Jasmine, each of these disinfection robots is equipped with two vents, four wheels and a tank that can store up to 10 litres of sterilising solution. They also have sensors that are able to detect obstacles, giving them the ability to move around and sanitise different areas... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/pioneering-spirit/article/3134618/how-hong-kongs-young-innovators-are-using?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/pioneering-spirit/article/3134618/how-hong-kongs-young-innovators-are-using?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 May 2021 02:00:14 +0000 [Sponsored article] Digital technological advances have helped to drastically transform the way we work, with an increasing focus on flexibility and connectivity. The early 2000s saw the emergence of the concept of “co-working” to describe flexible working spaces where staff from different companies can work alongside one another. Enhanced communication tools mean employees no longer need to work in one fixed location. The first formal co-working space, founded by San Francisco entrepreneur Brad... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3133342/hong-kong-co-creation-space-will-help-it-talent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3133342/hong-kong-co-creation-space-will-help-it-talent?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 May 2021 02:00:06 +0000 [Sponsored article] With the Covid-19 pandemic creating new changes and challenges in daily life, it has become essential to find innovative solutions to help everyone live in a more connected, efficient and sustainable way. Hong Kong is a prime place in which to seek those ideas. Home to more than 3,360 start-ups, the city is known as a regional innovation and technology (I&T) hub thanks to its strong research capabilities, abundance of talent and business-friendly policies. Its advantages do... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/society/topics/ideas-impact/article/3127080/hong-kongs-innovators-path?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/society/topics/ideas-impact/article/3127080/hong-kongs-innovators-path?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:12:01 +0000 “Two years of digital transformation in two months” was how Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella described the impact of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic on businesses and society around the world. Governments and international financial markets are still taking stock of the social and economic effects of the devastating coronavirus disease outbreak – a perfect storm which has driven a digital revolution that is inspiring global young talent to pursue a successful career in innovation and technology... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3124078/how-covid-19-was-perfect-storm-digital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/ideas-impact/article/3124078/how-covid-19-was-perfect-storm-digital?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:12:05 +0000 [Sponsored article] The continuing Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for cities around the world to implement smart solutions to meet evolving customer needs and encourage economic growth. In Hong Kong, financial technology, or fintech, has taken on an increasingly important role as it makes financial services and products more accessible to the public. Last November, the city held Hong Kong FinTech Week 2020, an industry-wide virtual event which attracted more than 1.2 million viewers... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/banking-finance/topics/rd-driven-innovations/article/3122207/hong-kong-boosts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/banking-finance/topics/rd-driven-innovations/article/3122207/hong-kong-boosts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Feb 2021 03:24:33 +0000 [Sponsored article] Initiatives are under way to boost pride in the “Made in Hong Kong” label, which now carries a new meaning that reflects the city’s evolution from labour-intensive factories to innovation and technology (I&T) focused industries over the decades. In the 1950s and 60s, entrepreneurs tapped a fast-growing supply of manpower to turn Hong Kong into a global manufacturing and export hub. The city specialised in high-volume production for companies worldwide, churning out products... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/digitalised-industry/article/3119560/backed-tech-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/digitalised-industry/article/3119560/backed-tech-and-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Jan 2021 02:20:44 +0000 [Sponsored article] The continuing Covid-19 pandemic has created huge environmental and social challenges for people around the world as they adapt to the “new normal”. Amid the risk of catching the deadly coronavirus disease, Covid-19, members of the public have had to adapt to lockdowns and other social-distancing restrictions during the outbreak. Many of them have lost their jobs at struggling businesses, or been forced to work and study from home. In Hong Kong, for example, there has also... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/ideas-impact/article/3116961/how-budding-innovators-can-help-hong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/ideas-impact/article/3116961/how-budding-innovators-can-help-hong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:12:10 +0000 [Sponsored article] While robotic technology has been widely used by big manufacturing companies to increase productivity, the high cost of getting started means many smaller businesses have yet to take advantage of its huge potential. However, Inovo Robotics, a Hong Kong-based technology start-up, is working to solve this problem. Since it was founded in 2016, the robotics company has been developing solutions for small- and medium-sized enterprises to help them adapt to automation in their... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/pioneering-spirit/article/3116602/how-2-hong-kong-pioneers-hi-tech?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/pioneering-spirit/article/3116602/how-2-hong-kong-pioneers-hi-tech?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Jan 2021 03:01:06 +0000 [Sponsored article]  In one of the toughest years for global economies, Hong Kong has once again proved its capacity for recovering from difficulties, ranking first in Asia on the 2020 FM Global Resilience Index. The city’s status as a global financial hub remains as strong as ever, with its huge potential for budding entrepreneurs and opportunistic investors – especially those in the innovation and technology (I&T) sector. Joseph Fung, managing partner of Saltagen Ventures, an early-stage... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/reach-sky/article/3113862/virtual-60-second-business-pitch-lift-contest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/reach-sky/article/3113862/virtual-60-second-business-pitch-lift-contest?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:54:35 +0000 For many decades, trying to examine the genetic health of an unborn baby always came with a very real risk. The most accurate and commonly used test involved inserting a needle into the mother’s uterus to obtain samples of the fluid protecting the fetus – a method that carried a small chance of causing a miscarriage. However, thanks to one of Hong Kong’s medical pioneers, expectant parents around the world now benefit from a much safer way of checking on their baby’s development during the... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/start-ups/topics/hong-kong-innovators/article/3113413/how-did-2-hong-kong-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/start-ups/topics/hong-kong-innovators/article/3113413/how-did-2-hong-kong-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:19:07 +0000 [Sponsored article] Every cloud has its silver lining and the impact of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic on Hong Kong’s economy has made more people recognise the urgent need to accelerate the city’s innovation and technology (I&T) development to help drive recovery. Many pre-existing I&T trends have been quickly brought forward during the challenging environment. The introduction of social-distancing measures, for example, has prompted many businesses to adopt digitalised solutions for their... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/ideas-impact/article/3108107/hong-kong-programme-nurtures-talent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/ideas-impact/article/3108107/hong-kong-programme-nurtures-talent?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Nov 2020 04:09:04 +0000 [Sponsored article]   The Covid-19 pandemic is reshaping the business landscape and accelerating digital transformation and corporate innovation around the world. Companies are increasingly looking for collaborative opportunities with start-ups in order to stay competitive and explore new ideas for continuity and growth in this rapidly evolving market. While businesses and entrepreneurs are adjusting to present conditions and navigating the “new normal,” this may not be enough. According to an... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/start-ups/topics/reach-sky/article/3108026/virtual-pitch-competition-aims-lift-tech?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/start-ups/topics/reach-sky/article/3108026/virtual-pitch-competition-aims-lift-tech?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:57:06 +0000 [Sponsored article]   Artificial intelligence (AI) is being hailed by many industry observers as the “next big thing” in technological innovation. Yet there are still doubts about the trustworthiness of “AI black box” technology and how the algorithms inside are able to perform AI tasks that normally require human intelligence. To help confirm the accuracy and authenticity of the information provided by AI and robotics (AIR) solutions providers, an independent third-party testing and validation... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3100935/hkstps-technology?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3100935/hkstps-technology?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:26:27 +0000 [Sponsored article] The global outbreak of the coronavirus disease, Covid-19, has changed the way we will live and work forever. Lockdowns introduced to prevent the continuing spread of virus have forced many companies, including airlines, shops and restaurants out of businesses, or temporarily halted their services, while other firms, schools and universities have asked staff and students to carry on while working remotely from home. Yet the pandemic’s deadly, ever-expanding reach has led to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3096459/hong-kongs-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/catalysing-innovation-technology/article/3096459/hong-kongs-global?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Aug 2020 01:45:10 +0000 Crises are the times when people come together best, and the current Covid-19 pandemic has seen communities, companies and institutions cooperate like never before, with everyone pitching in with what they have. The tech industry has risen to the challenge of this unprecedented global outbreak with admirable rapidity – identifying its strengths and skills while working with partners from the private and government sectors. Technology has long been used to provide innovative solutions to social... https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3078262/tech-good-how-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3078262/tech-good-how-hong-kongs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Jul 2020 03:31:23 +0000 The global covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact around the world and completely transformed societies and economies. As the outbreak of the coronavirus disease continues, innovation and technology (I&T) companies are increasingly rising to the challenge to bring benefits to the community during these uncertain times. Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), which has been leading the I&T sector’s steady expansion in Hong Kong and around the region, continues to provide... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3091472/hong-kongs-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3091472/hong-kongs-innovative?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jul 2020 03:56:13 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Cancer is the second leading cause of death around the world, and in 2018 was responsible for an estimated 9.6 million fatalities – the equivalent of one in six deaths. Figures published in October 2019 by the Hong Kong Cancer Registry – part of Hong Kong Hospital Authority – highlighted more than 33,000 cases of cancer diagnosed in the city annually, while new cancer cases had jumped by 5.1 per cent in 12 months. The rising number of new patients each year means there is an... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3088355?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/health-wellness/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3088355?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Jun 2020 03:26:18 +0000 [Sponsored Article]   The rapid global spread of the coronavirus disease, Covid-19, has brought into stark focus just how easy it is for people to develop deadly health problems after inhaling viruses, germs and other harmful pollutants found in the air . There are dangers lurking at home, too. Research conducted by Hong Kong Baptist University in 2016 showed that the level of hazardous pollutants, known as PM 2.5, is on average higher indoors compared with the city’s busiest roads. There are a... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3083493/why-technopreneurs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3083493/why-technopreneurs?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2020 08:34:19 +0000 [Sponsored article]   The rapid global spread of the deadly coronavirus disease, Covid-19, has shown how important it is to have quick and accurate health diagnoses.  Countries such as South Korea and Iceland, which have made testing widely available to their populations, have been able to contain the virus more effectively. Scientists are working hard to develop new tests that can produce a result within minutes, instead of the many hours or days they can currently take. Shortening the waiting... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3080809/fight-covid-19-how?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/innovation/topics/healthy-living-tech-good/article/3080809/fight-covid-19-how?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:30:46 +0000 [Sponsored Article] While it is true that the coronavirus outbreak has put a brake on many business activities, this crisis can be seen as an opportunity to speed up the digital transformation in the talent acquisition process. Companies are now leveraging the Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo 2020 (the Expo), now being held until April 21, to strengthen their talent pipelines while complying with the social distancing rule.  The Expo, the first of its kind hosted by Hong Kong Science... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/science-park-virtual-career-expo/article/3080353/science-park-virtual-career?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/science-park-virtual-career-expo/article/3080353/science-park-virtual-career?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:48:54 +0000 Hong Kong’s businesses are facing a challenging time. The long-running US-China trade war, as well as the months-long street protests, have plunged Hong Kong into a technical recession, with the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracting 3.2 per cent in the third quarter, compared with the second quarter. The slowing business landscape has also created a more challenging environment for start-ups seeking opportunities in Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s advantages are long rooted in its stable... https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/reach-sky/article/3042960/why-hong-kong-remains-attractive-tech-start-ups?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/tech/topics/reach-sky/article/3042960/why-hong-kong-remains-attractive-tech-start-ups?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:17:42 +0000 [Sponsored Article] While Silicon Valley, the heart of the US tech industry, is associated with innovation and entrepreneurship, it is not the one and only part of the world delivering disruptive technologies and solutions. There is another thriving, vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem in the other part of the world – the Asia and the Pacific region. Home to 60 per cent of the world's population, the Asia-Pacific region is a natural hotbed for innovation, having its own tech sector on... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/international-best-incubator-award/article/3041594/hong-kong-science-park?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/international-best-incubator-award/article/3041594/hong-kong-science-park?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Dec 2019 02:25:29 +0000 [Sponsored Article] A Japanese artificial intelligence and robotics company won the top award at the Elevator Pitch Competition 2019 (EPiC), which saw 126 international companies pitch their business ideas during a 60-second lift ride in Hong Kong’s tallest building. BionicM, which creates state-of-the-art artificial legs and other mobility solutions for lower limb amputees, was named overall champion and winner in the AI & robotics category to claim total prize money of US$110,000 at the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/start-ups/topics/reach-sky/article/3040161/start-ups-60-second-business-pitch-battle?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/start-ups/topics/reach-sky/article/3040161/start-ups-60-second-business-pitch-battle?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Dec 2019 02:36:48 +0000 [Sponsored Article] DASH Systems, a US start-up that has developed an unpowered glider that drops and delivers parcels directly off a flying cargo aircraft, won the top investment prize award worth US$140,000 at the Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) held at the sky100 of the ICC, the city’s biggest annual start-up pitching contest hosted by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), last Friday. The competition attracted more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, venture capital... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/dashs-epic-rise-top/article/2170835/us-start-scoops-top-prize-epic?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/dashs-epic-rise-top/article/2170835/us-start-scoops-top-prize-epic?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:00:45 +0000 [Sponsored Article] In just days away from the Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) 2018, the city’s biggest pitching contest for aspiring tech start-ups, around 600 applications have now been boiled down to the final 100. Eyeing the seed funding to kickstart their venture and bring their business to Hong Kong and potentially Asia, all competitors are in the final stage of fine-tuning their one-minute pitch, gearing themselves up for the elevator ride to the sky100 floor of the ICC, this Friday,... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/countdown-epic-2018/article/2169916/countdown-epic-2018-meet-contestants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/countdown-epic-2018/article/2169916/countdown-epic-2018-meet-contestants?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:00:15 +0000 [Sponsored Article] EPiC, the city’s top pitch competition hosted by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), will take place on October 26. Shortlisted from 591 entries, 100 tech start-ups from over 20 countries and regions will vie to impress the judging panel and attendees at Hong Kong’s biggest pitch contest to be held at the International Commerce Centre (ICC). The best of the best will get an initial capital injection of US$120,000 to jumpstart their business. The annual... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/epic-judges-share-tips-pitching/article/2167467/venture-capital-investors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/epic-judges-share-tips-pitching/article/2167467/venture-capital-investors?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Oct 2018 02:30:45 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Top 100 global start-ups are geared to compete at the Elevator Pitch Competition 2018 (EPiC), the international start-up pitch competition hosted by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. Before the shortlisted start-ups compete, the winning team and a finalist from last year’s contest share their formula for a convincing pitch. Shortlisted from 591 entries, a total of 100 tech start-ups from over 20 countries and regions will get the opportunity to pitch to the... https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/elevator-pitch-competition-epic-2018/article/2167398/tech-start-ups-ready?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/tech/topics/elevator-pitch-competition-epic-2018/article/2167398/tech-start-ups-ready?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:30:15 +0000