- Cyberport, a tech hub owned by the Hong Kong government, is positioning itself as an AI and digital innovation center connecting Asia with the Middle East, particularly the UAE.
- The ecosystem hosts over 2,300 tech firms, including 17 listed companies and 8 unicorns, spanning AI, fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, and digital entertainment.
- Cyberport companies have raised a total of over HK46.2billion(approx.US5.9 billion) in investment capital.
- Total market capitalization of listed entities exceeds HK336billion,whileunicornsandsoonicornsarevaluedataroundHK87.3 billion.
- Approximately one-third of startup founders at Cyberport come from 27 countries and territories outside Hong Kong, highlighting its international character.
- Over the past year, more than 480 companies joined, including over 150 from Mainland China and international markets.
- Cyberport acts as a “super-connector,” helping UAE startups and investors access Chinese, ASEAN, and high-growth Asian markets.
- The ecosystem features over 500 network partners providing market entry support, business matching, funding, and AI infrastructure.
- Cooperation agreements have been signed with Abu Dhabi’s Hub71, Dubai Future Foundation, and other Middle Eastern innovation bodies.
- Hong Kong is a vital financial gateway, ranking 3rd globally in the Global Financial Centres Index and serving as a top IPO venue in 2025.
- The AI Supercomputing Centre at Cyberport provides 3,000 PFLOPS of computing power, backed by HK3billion(approx.US380 million) in government subsidies.
- The center supports Large Language Model (LLM) training, Generative AI, and large-scale enterprise applications.
- The ABC Service Centre was launched to integrate AI, Big Data, and Cybersecurity for startup product development.
- Cyberport 5 is under construction to expand space for international tech firms and AI collaboration. 📌 Conclusion: Cyberport is emerging as Hong Kong’s strategic AI hub with 2,300+ firms and US5.9Bincapitalraised.With3,000PFLOPSofcomputingpowerandUS380M in government support, it aims to connect Middle Eastern startups with China and ASEAN markets. Partnerships with Hub71 and Dubai Future Foundation solidify its role as a global AI launchpad.
