Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has successfully concluded its Paris delegation to Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026, which celebrated its 10th anniversary from June 17 to 20. The event reinforced HKSTP's role as Asia's innovation and technology ecosystem orchestrator, with the signing of multiple memorandums of understanding between Park companies and the European I&T community.
Among the deals, microalgae expert Algreen signed with South Korean climate tech company ForNatures to amplify mutual research and development capabilities toward ESG goals. Robotics solutions provider Robocore signed with Slovenian cognitive software startup ARCHTYP to enable a differentiating layer on a proven platform, while also closing deals with French advertising giant JCDecaux to supply a thousand robots and expand its European market reach. LeafIoT's green asset management solutions attracted interest from European preservation sector professionals, including the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), Catalonian landscaping company Gremi de Jardineria de Catalunya, and Professor Andrea Galli from the Laboratory of Geotechnical Analysis and Modelling at Politecnico di Milano, all exploring new opportunities and market breakthroughs.
Compared with VivaTech 2025, this year's delegation achieved over 50% growth in opportunities, totaling more than 200 potential business leads worth HK$70 million. The annual showcase enabled founders to connect with the local I&T community, explore market access, and forge global partnerships through pitching sessions, networking mixers, and investor engagement.
HKSTP's growing presence at VivaTech reflects its mission to open doors for Hong Kong startups into European markets and create reciprocal opportunities for European innovators to enter Asia through Hong Kong's strategic location in the world's No.1 innovation cluster, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation Innovation Index.
Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said: "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, supporting startups on their journey from local success to international impact."
Highlights include the expansion of HKSTP's partnership with Bouygues Construction, a global leader in sustainable construction and infrastructure headquartered in France, operating across more than 60 countries. 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 the Bouygues Construction "Scale One" programme, providing a fast track to prototyping and commercialisation. This initiative sets a new benchmark for cross-border industrial innovation partnerships, accelerating global impact for Hong Kong startups through collaborations with leading European enterprises.
Building on existing foundations, Bouygues Construction is now stepping up collaboration with HKSTP beyond Asia, offering selected Hong Kong startups the chance to showcase solutions at Bouygues' headquarters in France, with opportunities for solution validation and pilot trials across European operations.
The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, organised 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 heart of innovation. More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.
