The Cyberport project was kicked off after the HKSAR Government announced the establishment of a
dedicated organisation and the provision of essential infrastructure to offer a strategic cluster of information technology industry services.
The opening ceremony was held on June 27, 2003.
The Arcade, the retail and entertainment complex with a state-of-the-art cinema, technology experience
facilities, restaurants featuring international cuisines, lifestyle shops and a supermarket, offering fresh
recreational experiences for the public.
The Centre provides support to content developers and multimedia professionals through the investment of high-end production equipment, as well as the production of video, film, animation and game content for online platforms.
Opened on 20 April 2004, the hotel was built to offer Cyberport guests unparalleled high-tech services and 5-star hospitality, fully renovated in 2022.
The IncuTrain Centre (Now the Entrepreneurship Centre) opened on 30 September 2005 to aid the development of Hong Kong’s digital entertainment industry by incubating Hong Kong start-up companies in relevant industries.
Within 24-month incubation, the Programme provides comprehensive support, funding of up to HK$ 500,000 and
free working space on campus for start-ups to accelerate their growth.
Over a six-month project period, the Programme supports the development of innovative ideas and early-stage startups with HK$100,000 in seed funding and holistic support, enabling them to move forward to incubation.
As a pioneer in local co-working space, Cyberport introduced the first Smart-Space in 2009 to enable companies to rent ready-built offices flexibly, and opened Smart-Space 8 in Tsuen Wan in 2017 to provide further support to young entrepreneurs.
The ecosystem of innovation and technology is thriving, laying the foundation for future development.
CSAA seeks to connect start-ups supported by Cybeport Incubation Programme and Cyberport Creative Micro Fund, and to encourage them to participate in Cyberport initiatives, strengthening the ties between community start-ups and Cyberport.
Manifesting investors’ confidence in the innovative prowess and market
value of Cyberport-nurtured start-ups.
The Programme assists Cyberport incubatees and alumni to
expand into international markets and seek investments with
grants of up to HK$300,000.
The Programme aims at nurturing young FinTech talent. Selected university students can have the privilege of participating in entrepreneurship bootcamp by renowned overseas universities and receive mentorship from FinTech experts. Selected teams are supported by Cyberport Creative Micro Fund.
The Fund aims to provide early-stage financing to start-ups and drive the development of Hong Kong’s venture capital ecosystem. With the HKSAR Government’s injection of funds in 2021, the Fund increased to HK$400 million.
The expansion marks the continuous growth of Cyberport’s innovative community, which generates new economic impetus for Hong Kong economy.
Cyberport engage worldwide investors including venture capital funds, private equity funds, angel funds, family offices, corporate venture capital, and Greater Bay Area (GBA) investment members to enhance fundraising and deal-making capabilities of Cyberport start-ups. CIN also complements Cyberport Enterprise Network (CEN) and Cyberport Technology Network (CTN) to holistically support start-ups with investment and business opportunities, and technical enhancement.
The two companies engage in sectors from smart logistics to FinTech, reflecting the diversity and innovation potential of the Cyberport community.
The expansion marks the continuous growth of Cyberport’s innovative community, which generates new economic impetus for Hong Kong economy.
As an active champion of co-working culture in Hong Kong, Cyberport opened Smart-Space 8 in Tsuen Wan for the first coworking space located outside the Cyberport campus, to provide comprehensive support services to entrepreneurs.
The Scheme provides a financial subsidy of up to HK$200,000 to assist start-ups in conducting market research and promotion, participating in non-local exhibitions, expanding non-local markets, and attracting investors.
It provides a significant venue for industry events to promote Digital Entertainment and innovation and technology, marking an important milestone in the enhancement of campus facilities.
Cyberport marshalled over 70 innovations from Cyberport community to collaborate with the Government, business organisations and the general public to fight the pandemic. The campaign was awarded by ETNet’s Health Partnership Awards 2020 – Outstanding Leadership for Social Innovation (Corporate Social Responsibility).
The Academy aims to further enrich Hong Kong’s technology talent pool and enhance the city’s overall I&T competitiveness through collaboration with top-notch technology enterprises, business organisations and tertiary institutions, and provision of an array of technology and entrepreneurial training.
in recognition of Cyberport’s efforts in cultivating and incubating innovation and entrepreneurial talent.
From Blockchain to FinTech, the success of these two community start-ups reflects the diversity of Cyberport’s portfolio and the underlying driver of technology.
The Network connects Cyberport community start-ups with professional consultancy firms, offering professional assistance in areas including legal, accounting, financing, marketing, and corporate development services, to accelerate the growth of startups.
Through the “Braving the Epidemic” campaign, Cyberport assembled innovative solutions from the start-up community and offered them to the public to lessen the burden of the fifth wave of the epidemic on society. The campaign was recognised with the Outstanding Leadership for Social Innovation Award at the Health Partnership Awards by ETNet in 2022.
Initially funded by the Cyberport Creative Micro Fund, GOGOX joined the Cyberport Incubation Programme and was later invested by the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, a member of Cyberport Investors Network, in 2016. It further raised approximately US$100 million in investment led by the Cyberport Macro Fund to drive innovation in its services and products in different market segments.
Cyberport leads the development of the local Web3 ecosystem.
Cyberport has witnessed the expansion of Web3 and has introduced the Web3 Hub@Cyberport. Currently, there are over 180 Web3 enterprises and startups covering FinTech, Smart Living, and Digital Entertainment.
Hong Kong’s first PropTech co-working space assembles start-ups focused on such technology areas as smart building, property management, smart home, construction technology, and green technology, to steer at full steam the development of the I&T ecosystem and smart city in the Northern Metropolis.
In 20 years, Cyberport nurtured and supported 7 unicorn companies, community companies raised
over HK$37.5 billion in funding, achieving over 1,400 local, mainland, and global awards, over 500 intellectual property rights, and admission to over 260 local and international accelerators. Companies expanded business to the mainland and over 30 overseas markets.
The Lab showcases Web3 applications and products from Cyberport start-ups to promote industry development and to raise public awareness of Web3.
Cyberport steers the development of the local Web3 ecosystem, and has set up the Web3 Hub@Cyberport, which assembles local, mainland and overseas Web3 enterprises and start-ups engaging in FinTech, Smart Living/smart city, and Digital Entertainment.
The landmark facility will be the first of its kind and scale in Hong Kong, injecting a core impetus into the R&D community and AI industry.
The expansion will increase Cyberport campus by around 66,000 square metres in gross floor area, and provide more offices and co-working space, a data services platform, a multifunction hall and ancillary facilities.