HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – February 28, 2024 – Two flagships of innovation and technology in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and the Hong Kong Cyberport, are collaborating to co-host Hong Kong’s first-ever pavilion at the world’s largest technology event. Saudi Arabia, “LEAP 2024”. , in Riyadh from March 4 to 7. The event will showcase 16 leading Hong Kong technologies to more than 172,000 visitors, symbolizing a milestone for Hong Kong’s I&T industry on the global stage.
Eight forward-looking startups and tech companies from HKSTP will be showcased at the Hong Kong Pavilion, with cutting-edge innovations in sectors including biotech, healthtech, logistics, AI, robotics and new energies (see the appendix for more details on the eight companies). HKSTP aims to establish partnerships with Saudi companies and inject new energy into the Belt and Road Initiative, which encompasses more than 180 countries and international organizations, including the Middle East.
Mr. Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said: “A golden age of innovation and technology is emerging in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and across Asia, and we see incredible potential for co-innovation in uniting our two ecosystems in Hong Kong. Kong and Saudi Arabia. HKSTP’s participation in LEAP 2024 signifies our commitment to embarking on new worlds and embracing the new cradle of global innovation, which is multilateral and impactful. Our mission is to propel success by progressing the journey from research to commercialization, from innovation to financial success, for local and international startups.
HKSTP is proud to forge strong ties between two of the world’s growing forces in global innovation. Hong Kong’s vibrant startup scene ranks second globally and first in Asia among the top 100 emerging ecosystems, with the city’s startup ecosystem estimated to be worth US$70 billion, twice the world average.1 At the same time, the Saudi technology market reached an impressive $40 billion by the end of 2022, strengthening its position as the largest market in the MENA region.2
As part of the LEAP 2024 event, HKSTP will host a high-level panel discussion focused on the growing biotechnology and health technology sectors, which are key areas of collaboration as Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia both seen as pillars of economic diversification and future growth. .
Titled “Hong Kong’s Health Technology Innovations Driving Global Transformation for Generations to Come,” the panel will be moderated by HKSTP CEO Mr. Albert Wong and will feature leaders from the Hong Kong biotechnology and health technology innovation scene: Professor Samuel Au, Chairman of Cornerstone Robotics; Mr. Chi Man Lam, Founder and CEO of Applied Technology Group; and Dr. Zhu Tian, co-founder and CEO of GenEditBio.
The Saudi Minister of Communication, Information and Technology (MCIT), HE Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha visited the Hong Kong Science Park during the “One Gateway Shared Vision – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region x Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” event in July 2023, showcasing unlimited opportunities for technology companies, startups ups and talents. Supported by MCIT Saudi Arabia, LEAP 2024 will deepen cooperation between two I&T forces and strengthen Hong Kong-Saudi relations in the Belt and Road region.
For more information on LEAP 2024, please visit:
https://www.hkstp.org/our-community/events-and-happenings/leap-2024/
Hong Kong Pavilion at LEAP 2024
Date: March 4 to 7, 2024
Location: Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre, Malham, Saudi Arabia (Hall 5 – World Tech)
Booth number: HKSTP H5.D10 | Cyberport: H5.C10
“Hong Kong’s health technology innovations are driving global transformation for generations to come” Panel Session presented by HKSTP
Date: March 4, 2024
Time: 2:40 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Location: Orbital Stage, Hall 5
Appendix: HKSTP Park companies participating in LEAP 2024 (listed in alphabetical order according to company names):
ALcarbo Technology Limited (ALcarbo)
ALcarbo is a biotechnology company pioneering a sustainable algae-based photobioreactor system to absorb and neutralize carbon dioxide. At LEAP 2024, Alcarbo will present its new carbon-capturing algae reactor.
Applied Technology Group Limited (ATG)
ATG is a healthcare technology company that uses cloud computing and big data analytics to develop unique healthcare management platforms. ClinicONE, an intelligent clinical solution for doctors and patients, will be presented at LEAP 2024.
Cornerstone Robotics Limited (CSR)
CSR is committed to developing practical and innovative solutions and providing high-quality medical devices to users and patients around the world. The Sentire Endoscopic Surgical System, a surgical robot developed by CSR, will debut in the Middle East at LEAP 2024.
Fano Labs Limited (Fano Labs)
AI expert Fano Labs will present Callinter, an AI interaction analysis system, at LEAP 2024. Callinter enables contact centers to analyze customer interactions and specializes in analyzing call recordings in multilingual and mixed environments.
FJ Dynamics International Limited (FJ Dynamics)
FJ Dynamics is a robotics company providing digital and autonomous solutions for agriculture, construction and other industries. At LEAP 2024, FJ Dynamics will demonstrate the three components of its digital construction management platform: the 3D LiDAR Scanner, the Digital Construction Machinery Control System and the RTK Rover.
Floship Limited (Floship)
Floship is a leading global provider of circular supply chains and fulfillment solutions for global e-commerce brands and crowdfunding campaigns. For the first time joining LEAP, Floship will showcase its new warehouses and distribution sites in the Middle East and Australia.
Geek Plus International Company Limited (Geek+)
Geek+ is a global leader in reliable mobile robotics and a provider of smart logistics. In 2023, Geek+ opened the first robotic e-commerce fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia with Starlinks. At LEAP 2024, Geek+ will demonstrate how its order picking robots maximize warehouse efficiency and improve order picking accuracy.
Halo Energy Limited (Halo Energy)
Halo Energy is a provider of smart and sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. For its first attendance at LEAP, Halo Energy will showcase its award-winning active load management system, which optimizes power distribution to maximize efficiency, as well as other load management platforms.
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