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World’s #1 Innovation Cluster
(Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou) in Global Innovation Index for two consecutive years

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) ¹

World's #1 Fintech Hub

Hong Kong takes top position followed by Shenzhen ²

World's #2 Biotech Fundriasing Hub

Hong Kong is Asia’s largest and the world’s second largest fund raising hub for biotechnology sector ³

World #4 Digital Competitiveness

Asia-Pacific No.2 and World No.4 for digital competitiveness ⁴

Asia Pacific #1 Global Talent

Hong Kong ranks first in Asia in World Talent Ranking 2025 ⁵

5 x top100 Universities (HKU Asia #1)

HKU regains Asia’s No 1 spot, 5 Hong Kong universities in top 10 for first time ⁶

15th-5 National policy support 7

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1 WIPO (https://www.wipo.int/en/web/global-innovation-index/2025/innovation-clusters)
GFCI (https://www.longfinance.net/programmes/financial-centre-futures/global-financial-centres-index/gfci-publications/the-global-financial-centres-index-38/)
HKEX (https://www.hkexgroup.com/Media-Centre/Insight/Insight/2025/HKEX-Insight/Hong-Kong-ECM-Landscape-in-H1-2025?sc_lang=en)
4 IMD (https://imd.widen.net/content/xclarczvwr/pdf/WDCR_Report_2025.pdf)
5 https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202509/09/P2025090800825.htm
QS Asia University Rankings 2026 (https://www.topuniversities.com/asia-university-rankings)
人民網 (https://cpc.people.com.cn/BIG5/n1/2025/1103/c64387-40595375.html)

Why Build A Tech Business in Hong Kong?

Vibrant Tech Ecosystem

An entrepreneurial spirit, high efficiency, and a "can-do" attitude are the staples driving Hong Kong's active startup scene. With a growing number of international tech ventures setting up offices or R&D facilities here, the innovation and technology industry has established itself a key pillar of our economy.

World-class Business Infrastructure

Hong Kong's robust legal system, low taxation, business-friendly policies and strong intellectual property protection create an ideal environment for tech companies to thrive. A well-developed financial sector provides startups with ample funding opportunities and venture capital access across growth stages.

An Accelerating Digital Economy

Our digital infrastructure supports 5G networks and encourages the building of high-performance computing and data centres. Policies are in place to facilitate and govern local and cross-border data flow, creating a safe environment for data collaboration and knowledge sharing.

A Launchpad to Asian and Global Markets

The city's strategic location at the heart of Asia and its role as a gateway to Chinese Mainland offer tech entrepreneurs unparalleled access to interconnecting markets. With our key position within the Greater Bay Area, businesses benefit from immediate proximity to manufacturing hubs for scaling considerations.

The Only Common Law Jurisdiction in China

The "One Country, Two Systems" principle is highly regarded by the international business community and foreign investors. As the world's only jurisdiction implementing a bilingual system with both Chinese and English as official languages, our legal framework across international investment, financing, commerce and trade is aligned with major global economies.

A Strong R&D Talent Pool

Hong Kong is the only city in Asia to have five universities ranked among the world's top 100. Renowned for our abundant pool of professional services talent, we continues to attract global R&D talent in new realms driving our economy and society towards sustainable, high-value development.