Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) concluded its delegation to Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026 in Paris, marking a significant step in establishing an Asia–Europe innovation gateway. During the event, held from June 17 to 20, HKSTP confirmed multiple memorandums of understanding between its park companies and European technology firms, alongside expanded partnerships with major industry players.
Key agreements included a partnership between microalgae expert Algreen and South Korean climate tech company ForNatures to advance carbon capture and ESG goals. Robotics solutions provider Robocore signed with Slovenian cognitive software startup ARCHTYP to enhance its platform capabilities, and also closed a deal with French advertising firm JCDecaux to supply a thousand robots, extending its European market reach. Additionally, LeafIoT's green asset management solutions attracted interest from European preservation professionals, including the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), Catalonian landscaping company Gremi de Jardineria de Catalunya, and Professor Andrea Galli from Politecnico di Milano's Laboratory of Geotechnical Analysis and Modelling (GeoT-LAM), all exploring new opportunities for market expansion.
The annual showcase enabled startups to connect with the local innovation community, explore market access, and forge global partnerships through pitching sessions, networking events, and investor meetings. Compared to VivaTech 2025, this year's delegation achieved over 50% growth in opportunities, totaling more than 200 potential business leads worth HK$70 million.
HKSTP's growing presence at VivaTech reflects its mission to open doors for Hong Kong startups, build pathways into European markets, and create reciprocal opportunities for European innovators to enter Asia through Hong Kong's strategic location within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), recognized as the world's No.1 innovation cluster by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP, stated: "France and the EU represent critical opportunities for Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland I&T ventures to scale globally. VivaTech provides a world-class platform for collaboration, co-creation, and knowledge exchange. Our strong ties with French partners underline the importance of Hong Kong as a global launchpad for innovation."
Highlights included the expansion of HKSTP's partnership with Bouygues Construction, a global leader in sustainable construction headquartered in France. Through its Hong Kong arm, Dragages Hong Kong, Bouygues has maintained a 70-year legacy in Hong Kong, contributing to iconic infrastructure projects and championing innovation in construction safety, modular design, green materials, and site automation. HKSTP is the first and only institution in Hong Kong to bridge tech ventures directly into Bouygues Construction's "Scale One" programme, providing a fast track to prototyping and commercialization. This initiative sets a new benchmark for cross-border industrial innovation partnerships, accelerating global impact for Hong Kong startups through trusted collaborations with leading European enterprises. Bouygues Construction is now stepping up collaboration beyond Asia, offering selected Hong Kong startups the chance to showcase solutions at its headquarters in France, with opportunities for solution validation and pilot trials across European operations.
The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and supported by partners including HKSTP, showcased market-ready solutions spanning AI, green tech, and health tech from 24 tech ventures, marking a major milestone in creating a direct bridge between Hong Kong and Europe's innovation heart.
