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 Technovation City.
- Hong Kong Cyberport is one of the largest digital technology ecosystems in Asia.
- The Reindustrialisation Funding Scheme supports enterprises in establishing smart production lines in Hong Kong.
References
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Innovation and Technology Bureau
- Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
- Hong Kong Cyberport Management Limited
- Hong Kong SAR Government Census and Statistics Department
Sources / Related Verification
The information in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (HK_datatable_innovation-technology_v1.md), with reference to publicly available official sources and industry documents for 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: 34 million visitors, GDP HK$2.96 trillion, HKEX market cap ~US$4.3 trillion, 77 Michelin-starred restaurants, MTR daily 500k+.
| Metric | Data | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors | 34 million | HKTB |
| GDP | HK$2.96 trillion | C&SD |
| Michelin | 77 | Michelin |