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Startup Genome and HKSTP Announce a Strategic Partnership to Showcase Hong Kong’s Ecosystem

Hong Kong’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, ranking as the #3 Emerging Startup Ecosystem
Franzis Walther
on January 16, 2025

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation and Startup Genome have teamed up to showcase the following highlights of Hong Kong’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • Ranking as the #3 Emerging Startup Ecosystem. Emerging ecosystems are startup communities at earlier stages of growth which display high potential to become top global performers in the coming years

  • The ecosystem created $59 billion in Ecosystem Value, a measure of economic impact, calculated as the value of exits and startup valuations

  • Top 15 Asia Ecosystem in Performance — measures the size and performance of an ecosystem based on the accumulated tech startup value created from exits and funding

  • Top 15 Asia Ecosystem in Funding — measures innovation through early stage funding and investor activity

  • Top 15 Asia Ecosystem in Talent & Experience — measures long term trends over the most significant performance factors

  • The Fintech, Supply Chain & Logistics and Life Sciences sectors are highlighted for their density of talent, support resources, and startup activity

  • Market accessibility, entrepreneurial culture and business-friendly tax system are cited as reasons why a startup should move to the ecosystem


“As the largest I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong, HKSTP propels the success of tech ventures in every stage by offering comprehensive support in the entrepreneurship journey and a launch pad to explore nearby market potential.” — Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP

"Startup Genome is excited to partner with Hong Kong’s ambitious and dynamic ecosystem," shares Marc Penzel, Founder & President of Startup Genome. "The abundance of support resources, and vibrant startup activity demonstrate their focus on fostering entrepreneurs and creating a truly active environment, solidifying Hong Kong’s position as a strong and thriving global ecosystem."


For more insights and an overview of Hong Kong’s startup landscape, visit the Hong Kong ecosystem page.


To learn more about startup ecosystems around the world, view the full, free  Global Startup Ecosystem Report.


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