#China #Greater Bay Area #Hong Kong #VivaTech #Qianhai Ehub

Qianhai Ehub Showcases Innovation at VivaTech Paris 2026

In a significant leap for innovative collaboration, the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub (Ehub) made a remarkable debut at VivaTech Paris 2026, held from June 17-20. This event marked Ehub's first appearance at Europe’s leading startup event, reinforcing its role as a crucial bridge between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the global technology ecosystem.

As Shenzhen continues to elevate its international standing—especially ahead of hosting the 2026 APEC meeting—Ehub is paving the way for startups to forge international connections and penetrate overseas markets. This year at VivaTech, Ehub led a vibrant delegation comprising six innovative Hong Kong startups: Vispek, GEE•D, InnAIO, SkylandX, GastroEase Biotech, and i2Cool. These companies showcased groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, green technology, and smart hardware.

Expanding Global Opportunities

During the exhibition, the startups presented their cutting-edge solutions to a diverse audience of global investors, industry leaders, and potential partners. The discussions that took place not only centered on technology commercialization but also explored avenues for investment and talent development—key components vital for startups aiming to expand their influence internationally.

Peter Mok, the General Manager of Ehub, emphasized the significance of the event, stating, “VivaTech provides an excellent platform to showcase the GBA's innovation strengths to the world. By bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and technology leaders, we aim to foster international collaboration, create new opportunities for startups, and strengthen the GBA's position as a globally connected innovation hub.”

Successful Engagements

The enthusiasm from the international community was palpable. Tony Gong from Vispek noted a substantial interest in their spectral imaging solutions, allowing them to engage with potential investors and explore future collaborations. Eva Yu, Partner and Head of China Business at InnAIO, shared her excitement as their real-time translation and voice cloning technologies garnered international interest, leading to sold-out demonstration units and several overseas partnerships.

Ehub’s presence at VivaTech is part of a broader initiative to boost Shenzhen-Hong Kong innovation cooperation, connecting talent, technology, and capital to facilitate cross-border innovation and commercialization of research.

To amplify its efforts, Ehub has collaborated with five of Hong Kong's universities, all of which are ranked among the QS World University Rankings Top 100. This partnership includes The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Hong Kong Baptist University, and has led to the establishment of innovation centers at Ehub.

Looking Ahead

As Ehub builds on its successful debut and continues to expand its international footprint, it remains focused on equipping the next generation of startups with essential resources, cross-border platforms, and global connections necessary to thrive in the competitive landscape.

Established on December 7, 2014, Ehub is an international platform dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship, with a focus on strategic sectors including artificial intelligence, life and health technologies, cultural tech, and fintech. It has emerged as the only national cross-border demonstration zone for youth innovation and entrepreneurship, housing a population of 415 enterprises, 92 of which are recognized as national high-tech companies, collectively raising over RMB 9.5 billion.

For more information about Ehub and its initiatives, visit their official website at www.ehub.hk.cn.