HONG KONG SAR –
Media OutReach Newswire – 18 November 2025 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), collectively with the Dongguan Science and Technology Bureau, co-organised the “2025 Dongguan & Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Acceleration Exchange Conference“ on 30 October on the Administrative Committee of the Dongguan Binhaiwan Bay Area. The occasion explored methods to strengthen collaboration and useful resource integration between the 2 cities, accelerating innovation outcomes and advancing coordinated growth throughout the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development of HKSTP (entrance, proper), and Zhou Liang, Deputy General Manager of Dongguan City Fook Man Group Company (entrance, left), signed the Co-Acceleration Programme partnership settlement. The signing was witnessed by Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP (again, second from proper); Zeng Jianpeng, Standing Committee Member of the Dongguan Municipal Committee, Deputy Mayor of the Dongguan Municipal Government and Deputy Secretary of Party Leadership Group (again, centre); Sheng Yongming, Deputy Director-General of the Dongguan Science and Technology Bureau (again, first from proper); Huang Jingzhi, Party Committee Member and Deputy Director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the People’s Government of Dongguan (again, second from left); and Yuan Guochao, Party Committee Member, and Deputy General Manager of Dongguan Communications Investment Group Co., Ltd., Party Branch Secretary and Executive Director of Dongguan City Fook Man Group Company (again, first from left).
The occasion was attended by Mr Zeng Jianpeng, Standing Committee Member of the Dongguan Municipal Committee, Deputy Mayor of the Dongguan Municipal Government and Deputy Secretary of Party Leadership Group; Mr Sheng Yongming, Deputy Director-General of the Dongguan Science and Technology Bureau; Mr Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP; and Mr Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development of HKSTP. They have been joined by round 120 representatives from authorities departments, public enterprises, Binhaiwan Bay Area, and startups from Hong Kong and Dongguan, all witnessing the deepening collaboration in innovation and know-how between Hong Kong and Guangdong Province.
Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP, delivered opening remarks on the Dongguan & Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Acceleration Exchange Conference.
The change served as a platform for showcasing innovation achievements and indicating collaborative programmes. Key highlights included a number of signing ceremonies:
- “The Co-Acceleration Programme” Partnership Signing Ceremony: Dongguan City Fook Man Group Co., Ltd. formally joined HKSTP’s Co-Acceleration Programme as a strategic companion, marking a brand new cross-border collaboration mannequin. The partnership will present a shared platform for useful resource integration, joint funding and co-incubation between Hong Kong and Dongguan know-how enterprises.
- “Dongguan-Hong Kong Incubation Hub” Launch Ceremony: A brand new incubation hub was collectively launched by HKSTP, Dongguan Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd. and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Science and Technology Leading Talents Innovation Drive Centre. The initiative goals to empower and assist Hong Kong startups and entrepreneurs in {hardware} design and manufacturing by means of cross-border sources.
- “Dongguan-Hong Kong AI Hardware Innovation Centre” Signing Ceremony: Through HKSTP’s Co-Acceleration Programme and partnership with Binhaiwan, the centre will leverage Hong Kong’s R&D strengths to drive AI {hardware} innovation, fostering new alternatives and achievements within the GBA collaboration and main the longer term growth of AI.
HKSTP CEO Mr Terry Wong stated: “Today’s event underscores the importance of coordinated development within the Greater Bay Area, which is a shared goal for us. As two key nodes in the GBA, Hong Kong and Dongguan both bring unique strengths and resources. The Co-Acceleration Programme is not only a strategic step to extend Hong Kong’s global I&T influence but also an important milestone in our shared journey towards a broader future. Together, we will support the world’s most promising startups and help them scale between our two cities.”
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