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Written by: Wang Yichen
2020-02-18 10:00
Last updated: 2020-02-18 10:00When it comes to Hong Kong's digital technology base, it will definitely associate with Cyberport. The Cyberport currently has more than 1,500 digital technology member companies, most of which are start-ups. In addition, there are also multinational technology companies and professional service providers who provide various types of support to form a complete I & T ecosystem. Among the cloud technology application areas, Cyberport is particularly focused on promoting financial technology, smart living, and digital entertainment and e-sports. It provides comprehensive support for the needs of related startups. Many beneficiary startups have made some achievements.
Cyberport III vigorously promotes the application of technology:
Financial technology
Smart life
3. Digital Entertainment and Gaming
With the increasing popularity of fintech, people have been able to conduct various types of bank transactions and financial management through a mobile phone, and financial institutions have also used fintech in a large number of internal processes to improve efficiency. Cyberport is exactly the largest fintech community in Hong Kong, bringing together more than 380 fintech companies, from virtual banking, insurance technology, payment systems to network security and more. From time to time, Cyberport co-organizes program marathons with financial institutions to help financial companies find suitable solutions and talents. It will also lead startups to participate in local and overseas industry activities and help them expand overseas markets. In order to encourage financial institutions to accelerate digital transformation, Cyberport has been entrusted by the government to provide fintech training to serving financial practitioners. More than 1,500 financial practitioners are expected to benefit.
As long as you step into the Cyberport Park, you can experience various types of smart living solutions developed by Cyberport startups, such as the "Smart Life Concept Store" using a 24-hour unmanned store operation model, the "smart toilets" in the mall, and offices. Robot assistants, and electric vehicle charging devices in parking lots. The Cyberport actively uses the park as a platform, which can not only bring a new life experience to users, but also allow startups to test the market response and attract potential investors and partners.
Digital entertainment has been a hot topic in recent years, and e- sports has a high potential among them. In the eyes of some parents, e-sports is "playing games", but in fact, e-sports has developed into an industry that provides a lot of employment opportunities and entrepreneurial space. The Cyberport received 100 million yuan from the government to promote the development of the e-sports industry, including making the Cyberport mall a hotspot for e-sports and digital entertainment. The venue was opened in July last year, and a number of large-scale e-sports competitions and events were held. Cyberport also launched the "E-sports Internship Support Program" and "E-sports Industry Support Program" to train professional e-sports talents and support industry development.
Cyberport also provides a full range of entrepreneurial support services. Through a series of funding schemes, from proof-of-concept, company establishment, to promotion and expansion of overseas markets, it provides up to 1.1 million Hong Kong dollars for start-ups and assists start-ups through its international network. International and looking for suitable investors.
With the continuous growth of technology start-ups, in order to meet the demand, the Cyberport has been reserved for expansion by the government. It is expected to be completed as soon as 2024. At that time, it will be able to accommodate an additional 100 technology companies and 750 start-ups, bringing greater economic benefits to Hong Kong. .
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