Hong Kong Asia Pacific Innovation and Technology Association
Connecting the Nation · Linking Asia-Pacific · Innovation-Driven · Creating the Future Together
HKITA supports the national strategy for science and technology innovation, leveraging Hong Kong's strengths in rule of law, international connectivity, finance, and talent mobility. We bring together innovation resources from Mainland China and around the world, build high-level cooperation platforms, and advance I&T exchange, commercialisation, enterprise development, and international collaboration — fostering a integrated ecosystem of government, industry, academia, research, and investment to help Hong Kong build a more dynamic and competitive innovation landscape.
Hong Kong Asia Pacific Innovation and Technology Association
Latest Events
Recent forums, networking sessions, and I&T programmes from HKITA.
Asia-Pacific I&T Cooperation Forum 2026
Bringing together stakeholders to explore cooperation in AI, space economy, and smart city development across Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific.
Youth I&T Development Networking Session
A showcase platform for young innovators to connect with investors, enterprises, and research institutes.
Space Economy Innovation Workshop
Hosted by the Space Economy Innovation Committee — exploring commercial aerospace, satellite applications, and industry pathways.
Development Objectives
- Support the national innovation strategy and leverage Hong Kong's strengths in rule of law, internationalisation, finance, and talent mobility
- Aggregate innovation resources from Mainland China and worldwide, build bridges for cooperation, and foster an integrated ecosystem of government, industry, academia, research, and investment
- Advance the smart economy and commercialisation of research, accelerate incubation of Hong Kong I&T enterprises, nurture youth talent and innovation culture, assist traditional industries in upgrading, enhance new quality productive forces, and expand overseas markets
Organisation & Professional Committees
We have established five professional committees and invited over ten distinguished advisors from HKUST, the China National Space Administration, China BDStar Navigation, Shanghai Lingang Group Overseas Centre, and multiple LegCo members from professional sectors:
AI & EdTech Committee
Space Economy Innovation Committee
Enterprise Globalisation Services Committee
Youth I&T Development Committee
Smart City Emergency & Security Committee
Strategic Directions & Priorities
With Hong Kong as a key platform connecting the nation and Asia-Pacific, HKITA focuses on innovation, industrial upgrading, international cooperation, and commercialisation. We drive resource aggregation, cross-sector collaboration, and enterprise services — deepening linkages in technology, industry, capital, and talent between Hong Kong, the Mainland, and the Asia-Pacific region to build a forward-looking and sustainable I&T cooperation ecosystem.
Media Partners & Supporting Organisations
Future Outlook
HKITA will continue to serve as a bridge and platform, bringing together innovative forces, driving commercialisation, and expanding I&T cooperation opportunities between Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific — injecting new momentum into the smart economy, enterprise internationalisation, and youth I&T development.
Join HKITA
Partner with government, industry, academia, research, and investment to build an open, collaborative I&T ecosystem for Asia-Pacific.
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