EHub connects global innovation resources and engages Singapore’s innovation community, with AI and investment as key drivers, paving the way for international collaboration in smart manufacturing and sustainable technologies
SINGAPORE, April 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (EHub) has debuted at GITEX AI ASIA, marking a significant milestone in engaging Singapore’s innovation ecosystem and closer integration with local technology and innovation networks. As a flagship technology innovation and collaboration platform connecting Shenzhen and Hong Kong, EHub leverages its vast innovation resources, technological assets, industry networks and cross-border service capabilities to help Qianhai-based technology companies enter Singapore and expand their reach across Southeast Asia. Through integrated innovation support, technology ecosystem empowerment and tailored international market development services, EHub enables companies to accelerate their overseas expansion and improve their competitiveness in the regional technology market. Meanwhile, the platform is actively building an international innovation gateway by establishing ties with leading local universities, including the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore Management University, as well as leading regional incubators and investment institutions, with these strategic initiatives aimed at building a sustainable framework for cross-border innovation linkages, industrial cooperation and investment matching.
EHub brought together three pioneering technology companies at GITEX AI ASIA to showcase China’s latest advances in smart manufacturing, industrial intelligence and low-carbon technologies. Their participation reflects a broader drive to expand into Southeast Asian and international markets. As one of Asia’s leading AI and technology gatherings with global influence, GITEX AI ASIA focuses on building trust and developing innovation, bringing together leading resources in cutting-edge technology and investment. It functions as a key connector between the Asian and global innovation ecosystems, and as a central platform for technology companies and institutions to increase their international presence.
By participating in the exhibition, EHub enhanced its global visibility and showcased the achievements of Shenzhen-Hong Kong collaborative innovation and Qianhai technology ecosystem. The event brought together high-quality industrial resources, financial partners and technology collaborators from Southeast Asia and around the world, providing EHub with a direct and highly effective platform to facilitate cross-border innovation and support Qianhai-based companies in their international expansion. This framework enabled closer alignment on priorities, including entry into foreign markets, technology partnerships and investment opportunities. Singapore, recognized as a leading innovation hub in Southeast Asia and a global gateway, offers a well-established startup ecosystem, robust financial infrastructure, world-class academic resources and an open and internationally oriented policy framework. These attributes position Singapore as a strategic entry point into the Southeast Asian innovation ecosystem and a springboard to access ASEAN and global markets. Leveraging Singapore’s geographic and ecosystem advantages, EHub aims to accelerate connections in the region and deepen cooperation between Qianhai and Singapore in areas such as startup incubation, technology commercialization, talent development and industrial deployment. These efforts aim to enable Qianhai-based companies to more effectively penetrate regional markets while promoting global expansion and cross-border collaboration.
Participating companies span key sectors including construction robotics, machine hearing and advanced energy-saving materials, demonstrating the strength of Qianhai’s innovation ecosystem in integrating high-tech capabilities into real-world applications.
Castor Construction Robotics Ltd., a growing smart construction company, is focused on introducing automation into repetitive and high-intensity construction processes. Its proprietary fully automated rebar fixing robots and intelligent construction solutions have already been commercially deployed in Hong Kong SAR, Mainland China and the Middle East, providing an efficient and scalable path to modernize traditional construction practices.
Synovate Technologies (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. specializes in artificial hearing technologies, using high-precision sensing and advanced data analytics to provide comprehensive quality and lifecycle health management solutions for complex electromechanical systems. Its offerings are widely used in the automotive, energy and aerospace sectors, demonstrating the international competitiveness of Chinese industrial intelligence technologies.
i2Cool Ltd. introduced an innovative cooling material that works without electricity. Based on a proprietary nanomaterial system, the product significantly reduces surface temperatures and can be applied in buildings, industrial environments and everyday environments, providing a practical solution for energy efficiency and emissions reduction.
All three companies view their participation as a key opportunity to expand internationally, with a focus on Singapore and the Southeast Asian market. They are actively exploring local partnerships, industrial cooperation and investment opportunities. By participating in the world’s premier technology exhibition, they aim to strengthen their international presence and lay the foundation for entry into the regional market. Their participation reflects the broader dynamics of Qianhai technology companies in globalization and highlights the active role of Chinese innovation in the current wave of technological and industrial transformation. EHub will continue to build international collaboration platforms, helping leading companies connect and integrate into the global innovation ecosystem.
About EHub
Jointly initiated by the Qianhai Authority, the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups and the Shenzhen Youth Federation, the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (“EHub”) is an internationally oriented innovation and entrepreneurship platform that officially launched its operations on December 7, 2014.
EHub focuses on strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence, life and health technologies, culture and sports technologies and financial technologies. It has been named the only national cross-border demonstration zone for youth innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as the youth innovation and entrepreneurship bases of the Guangdong-Hong Kong and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
Ehub launched the “1510” development model in August 2024. This model promotes a cross-border ecosystem through subsidized workspaces, dedicated funds and comprehensive services, empowering startups and young talents in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
As of March 2026, we are home to 417 companies, 91 of which are recognized domestic high-tech enterprises, and collectively, our park companies have raised more than RMB 8.4 billion in financing to date.
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