The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced today that it will host a "Hong Kong Tech Pavilion" at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026, Europe's premier annual startup and technology summit in Paris, from June 17 to June 20. In collaboration with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, 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 is part of HKTDC's ongoing effort to position Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub. Chris Lo, HKTDC's Regional Director for Europe, Central Asia & Israel, stated: "Hong Kong is actively developing 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." He added that building on last year's success, the Pavilion is expanding to deepen connections among startups, tech leaders, large corporations, and investors.
The Pavilion will feature a series of thematic seminars, startup pitching sessions, and networking receptions to facilitate exchanges between global investors, buyers, and Hong Kong startups. Shirley Yung, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, will deliver a keynote speech at a seminar titled "Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong" on June 19.
Participating startups will pitch to global investors across three thematic areas. 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, including Eieling Technology, which develops portable chronic liver disease medical diagnostics, and Point Fit Technology, which develops wearable health monitoring solutions. On June 19, the Sustainability and Climate Technology theme will feature seven enterprises, including Albacastor Technology, which develops eco-friendly industrial oil-removal ventilation systems, and Green Vigor, which develops energy recovery technologies.
Additional events include a seminar on June 17 titled "Europe to Hong Kong: Building a Startup Between Two Ecosystems," moderated by Christopher Lai, Director of HKTDC for France, Spain & Portugal, featuring French entrepreneurs sharing their experiences. On June 18, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation will host the "HKSTP Global Mixer: Inside Hong Kong’s Startup Acceleration Playbook," and Hong Kong Polytechnic University will host a session on autonomous systems. The evening of June 18 will feature a networking event, "Hong Kong Tech Night: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity."
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 more than 180,000 visitors, 14,000 global startups, and 3,600 investors, making it a key focal point for the international innovation ecosystem.
This initiative is part of HKTDC's Economic and Trade Express flagship events, which help Hong Kong SMEs and startups explore overseas market opportunities while attracting companies to invest in Hong Kong. The Pavilion is supported by key partners including Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Cyberport.
For more information about the event and participating startups, visit the VivaTech website at https://vivatech.com/exhibitors/hktdc-hong-kong-trade-development-council.
