The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), together with strategic partner the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO), and supporting organisations including Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Cyberport, hosted the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026. The event, held in Paris, France, concluded last week, showcasing innovative solutions from 24 local innovation and technology (I&T) enterprises and institutions to global investors and industry players.
The participating start-ups and institutions included Formwork IO, which specialises in developing carbon-negative construction materials and sustainable solutions. Formwork IO was selected as one of the top 30 finalists for VivaTech's "Tech for Change" Award, which recognises start-ups that leverage innovative technology to drive positive impact for the environment, society or health. Additionally, PointFit Technology, a developer of wearable health monitoring and smart sports solutions, and Robocore Technology Limited, which develops globally leading open-platform service robot solutions, were selected to give live demonstrations at VivaTech's Discovery Stage. These achievements demonstrate the innovative capabilities and international competitiveness of Hong Kong startups.
Several participating companies successfully established connections with European investors and industry partners. Robocare Technology is in negotiations with JCDecaux, a France-based multinational outdoor advertising company, for a cooperation agreement that will provide 1,000 robots to JCDecaux for marketing campaigns. Robocore Technology first connected with JCDecaux at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech last year. Its CEO, Lim Long-hei, said: "Leveraging the business connections we have built through the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech over the past two years, we hope to further deepen our collaboration with European multinational corporations."
Additionally, LeafIoT Technology Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lecco Campus of Politecnico di Milano to further advance their cooperation and accelerate the pace of expanding into the European market. LeafIoT Technology specialises in developing smart tree monitoring solutions. Its Managing Director, Chan Pak-kwan, said: "We hope to extend Hong Kong's industry-university-research model further into Europe, while promoting the R&D achievements of Hong Kong institutions."
During VivaTech, the HKTDC hosted a series of seminars, start-up pitching sessions, and networking events. The Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic & Trade Affairs to the European Union, Shirley Yung, attended a thematic seminar titled "Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems: Powering the Next Wave of International Tech Leadership from Hong Kong" on 19 June. In Yung's speech, she highlighted Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem advantages, including top-tier research and talent, deep pools of global capital, and access to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area innovation cluster.
HKTDC's Chris Lo, Regional Director, Europe, Central Asia & Israel, stated: "VivaTech 2026's Hong Kong Tech Pavilion has achieved excellent results once again this year, facilitating multiple cross-border collaborations. Through its participation in overseas promotional platforms, the HKTDC has been helping local start-ups build networks and increase their exposure in international markets." For more information, visit VivaTech exhibitors page.
The HKTDC is actively working with local enterprises to participate in major international technology exhibitions, following the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) in Las Vegas, USA, and the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain. The 10th VivaTech attracted participants from over 165 countries and regions, with more than 15,000 global start-ups and 200,000 visitors. The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion at VivaTech is a flagship initiative under the "Economic and Trade Express" in Europe, organised by Brussels ETO, HKTDC and InvestHK.
