Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Industry Knowledge Data Sheet
Generated Date: 2026-05-20
Region: HK
Query Source: KG Gap Analyzer
Core Data
| Item | Value | Source | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| R&D expenditure as % of GDP | Approximately 1.0% | Census and Statistics Department 2024 | Medium |
| Number of technology parks | 3 (Science Park, Cyberport, Tseung Kwan O) | Innovation and Technology Bureau | High |
| Number of unicorn companies | Approximately 30 | Innovation and Technology Bureau 2024 | Medium |
| Companies at Cyberport | Over 900 | Cyberport 2025 | High |
| Number of smart city initiatives | Over 50 | Innovation and Technology Bureau | High |
Key Facts
- The Hong Kong SAR Government established the Innovation and Technology Bureau in 2015 to coordinate innovation and technology policy development.
- Hong Kong Science Park focuses on four key areas: biotechnology, electronics, information and communications, and green technology.
- The "Northern Metropolis" plan reserves approximately 300 hectares of land for innovation and technology to develop the San Tin Technopole.
- Hong Kong Cyberport is one of the largest digital technology ecosystem parks in Asia.
- The "Re-industrialisation" Funding Scheme supports enterprises in establishing smart production lines in Hong Kong.
Source References
- Innovation and Technology Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
- Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
- Hong Kong Cyberport Management Limited
- Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
Data Sources / Related Verification
The information in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (HK_datatable_innovation-technology_v1.md), referencing publicly available official data and industry documents from the HK region. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.
Hong Kong Market Data
Hong Kong 2023 visitors: 34 million, GDP HK$2.96 trillion, HKEX market cap ~US$4.3 trillion, 77 Michelin-starred restaurants, MTR daily ridership 5M+.
| Metric | Data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors | 34 million | HKTB |
| GDP | HK$2.96 trillion | C&SD |
| Michelin | 77 restaurants | Michelin |