InvestHK showcases Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem by cohosting UK tech trade delegation
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) played a pivotal role in cohosting a dynamic United Kingdom (UK) delegation during the Tech Trade Mission to China 2025, fostering vital connections that will drive growth and collaboration between the UK and Hong Kong. The week-long visit, spanning from March 16 to 21, 2025, included a two-day visit to Hong Kong. Here, delegates engaged with key stakeholders such as the British Consulate-General in Hong Kong, the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, InvestHK, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, Standard Chartered Ventures, and Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, among others to explore cooperation opportunities.
The UK delegation was spearheaded by Grow London Global, an initiative under London & Partners, the official growth agency for London, and funded by the UK Government. The cohort comprised representatives from InvestHK London Office, London & Partners, and 15 of the UK's most innovative and rapidly growing tech companies. Participants engaged with key stakeholders in the region, industry experts, and potential clients. The mission served as a platform to showcase the UK's cutting-edge technology and to learn from the dynamic tech ecosystems of Hong Kong.
InvestHK facilitated this tech trade mission, which is aimed at identifying new avenues for economic co-operation and reaffirming its commitment to ongoing collaboration. The visit strengthened the connections between Hong Kong and the UK's start-ups, enterprises, and industry leaders, paving the way for future economic and investment growth.
The Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion at InvestHK London Office, Ms Daisy Ip, said, "We are delighted to support the Grow London Global programme and this tech trade delegation to Hong Kong. Through the productive dialogues and exchanges during the visit, we hope to further strengthen the ties between the UK and Hong Kong and create new pathways for increased investment from the UK."
The Trade Manager, Fintech & Enterprise, London & Partners, Ms Jasmine Baker, added, "This Grow London Global tech trade mission has been a success, and mutually beneficial for our delegation and everyone we have met with. We have achieved our goals in fostering collaboration with the Hong Kong business ecosystem and hope to generate more opportunities and partnerships for London's most exciting companies."
Joining the Trade Mission to China 2025, the Founder and CEO of Assureful, Mr Rohit Nair, added, "It has been incredible to be a part of this Grow London Global tech trade mission. We have been introduced to so many members of Hong Kong's tech ecosystem. We will be going home with an enlarged sense of what is possible in this market and will be able to make choices about growth with more confidence."
InvestHK showcases Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem by cohosting UK tech trade delegation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
InvestHK showcases Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem by cohosting UK tech trade delegation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
InvestHK showcases Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem by cohosting UK tech trade delegation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
InvestHK showcases Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem by cohosting UK tech trade delegation Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Third cohort of Strive and Rise Programme launched
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, held a gathering at Victoria House today (March 22) with the third-term Partners' Board under the Strive and Rise Programme and some 200 guests who have been actively involved in the Programme, sharing the Programme's fruitful achievements since its implementation.
Speaking at the gathering, Mr Chan remarked that, thanks to the close tripartite collaboration among the Government, the business sector, and the community, the Programme has steadily advanced into the third cohort. To date, the cumulative number of mentees exceeds 10 000. He expressed gratitude to the Programme's Partners' Board, star mentors, supporting organisations, and mentors for their selfless dedication to helping the mentees unleash their potential and set goals for the future.
Mr Chan mentioned that 4 000 mentees had been admitted to the third cohort of the Programme and that the matching of mentors and mentees had been completed. Mentees, their parents, and mentors have been attending orientation sessions and training courses since January this year. About 380 enterprises and organisations offered enthusiastic support to the third cohort, including nominating a sufficient number of mentors, raising about $18.6 million in donation and providing a wide range of group activities, study tours, diversified learning opportunities, and internship programmes.
Mr Chan also said that, in addition to continuing the enhanced measures adopted for the second cohort of the Programme, the third cohort of the Programme focuses on strengthening the support for mentors and further encouraging youth leaders of the Strive and Rise Alumni Club to organise more activities for self-development, maintaining the Programme's spirit and sustaining its effectiveness. A newly-developed mobile application for the Programme has also been launched to facilitate mentor-mentee communication, featuring functions such as signing up for group activities, arranging meetings, and submitting mentees' personal development plans.
With the launch of the third cohort of the Programme, the third-term Partners' Board has also been officially established. Membership includes the Chief Secretary for Administration as Chairperson and comprises members who are representatives from relevant government departments and strategic partners who provide continuous key support for the Programme (see the list in the Annex). Regular meetings will be held for the Government to report on the Programme's progress and to tap into the collective wisdom of the members to enhance the Programme.
Furthermore, outstanding leaders from various professions continue to be star mentors for the third cohort of the Programme, and 20 new star mentors have also joined the line-up. They will share their experiences and insights in their respective areas of expertise with the mentees (see the list on the designated website: www.striveandrise.gov.hk/en).
Participants in the gathering shared their experiences and gains from the Programme. Mentors said that with the resources allocated by the business sector, various innovative activities were organised to enrich the mentees' learning profiles and broaden their exposures. In addition, mentors shared how to effectively support their mentees, especially those who are shy or have special educational needs, in building trusting relationships and guiding them to develop a positive outlook on life.
Mr Chan emphasised that joint efforts of all sectors are pivotal for driving societal progress. He said that through the powerful synergy of the Government, the business sector, and the community, the Programme will continue to help uplift more underprivileged youths by broadening their horizons, reinforcing self-confidence, and developing a positive outlook on life.
Third cohort of Strive and Rise Programme launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Third cohort of Strive and Rise Programme launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Third cohort of Strive and Rise Programme launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Third cohort of Strive and Rise Programme launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
