The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to host a 'Hong Kong Tech Pavilion' at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026, Europe's premier startup and technology summit, held from June 17 to 20 in Paris. The pavilion will bring together 24 Hong Kong startups to showcase innovations in artificial intelligence and robotics, health technology, and sustainability and climate technology. This initiative, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, aims to connect these startups with global investors and foster international collaboration.
Chris Lo, HKTDC's Regional Director for Europe, Central Asia & Israel, emphasized Hong Kong's development into an international innovation and technology hub. 'As one of the key enablers, the HKTDC supports enterprises in going global by curating overseas platforms and facilitating cross-regional exchanges,' Lo said. 'Building on last year's success, we are further expanding the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech this year to deepen connections among startups, tech leaders, large corporations, and investors, fostering innovative collaborations and business matchmaking.'
The pavilion will feature a series of thematic seminars, startup pitching sessions, and networking receptions. Key partners supporting the initiative include Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Cyberport.
On June 19, Shirley Yung, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, will deliver a keynote speech at a thematic seminar and networking reception titled 'Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong.' The seminar will include segments on innovation infrastructure, market fit, and a panel discussion on talent and infrastructure driving Hong Kong's technological development.
Participating startups will pitch to global investors over three days. On June 17, the Robotics and Microelectronics theme will feature seven enterprises, including Bacbudy Limited, which develops intelligent wearable and robotic assistive devices for the lower back, and Cybercrystal Technology Co., which researches next-generation robotic optical tactile skin. On June 18, the Artificial Intelligence and Health Technology theme will showcase eight enterprises, such as Eieling Technology, which develops portable chronic liver disease diagnostics, and Point Fit Technology, which offers wearable health monitoring solutions. On June 19, the Sustainability and Climate Technology theme will include seven enterprises, like Albacastor Technology, which develops eco-friendly industrial oil-removal systems, and Green Vigor, which focuses on energy recovery and green power generation.
Additional events include a seminar on June 17 moderated by Christopher Lai, HKTDC's Director for France, Spain & Portugal, featuring French entrepreneurs sharing experiences in expanding across Europe and Hong Kong. On June 18, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation will host the 'HKSTP Global Mixer,' and Hong Kong Polytechnic University will present 'Breaking Barriers with Autonomous Systems.' The evening will feature a 'Hong Kong Tech Night' networking event.
The VivaTech 2026 Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is located at Booth 1C11, Hall 7.1, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 10th edition of VivaTech is expected to attract over 180,000 visitors, 14,000 startups, and 3,600 investors. For more information, visit the VivaTech exhibitor page.
