The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has officially named its new innovation and technology hub in the Northern Metropolis “INNOPOLE”, a move that marks the beginning of a major expansion of Hong Kong’s innovation infrastructure.
Covering about 20 hectares in San Tin, the INNOPOLE in San Tin Technopole is part of the government’s broader Northern Metropolis blueprint and is expected to come under HKSTP’s management and development from 2026-27 onwards.
The first phase of INNOPOLE, covering about 2.5 hectares, is set to break ground in early 2027 to link Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem with the Greater Bay Area’s high-tech clusters.
HKSTP Chairman Dr Sunny Chai described the San Tin Technopole as “a strategic base for Hong Kong’s innovation and technology industries”, adding that preparation for INNOPOLE’s construction has been progressing rapidly since the government’s handover of the project.
Quoting President Xi Jinping, Dr Chai said the national goal of building new quality productive forces through innovation and technology provides clear direction for Hong Kong, while noting that Premier Li Qiang’s “AI+ initiative” will align digital technologies with industrial and market strengths.
HKSTP CEO Terry Wong said INNOPOLE aims to serve as a launchpad for deep-tech industries by using “AI+” to accelerate industrial upgrading and transformation. Key focus areas include life and health technology, new materials, new energy and microelectronics.
“INNOPOLE will combine digital technology with Hong Kong’s traditional strengths to meet social needs, promote economic diversification and develop new productive forces,” Wong said. “The wider use of deep technologies across sectors will help unlock Hong Kong’s industrial potential.”
Wong added that INNOPOLE would provide flexible solutions to support different innovation technologies and create an ecosystem that nurtures next-generation talent. Research, development and advanced manufacturing will be integrated to embed AI technologies seamlessly across industries.
Wong also revealed that over 20 companies and investors have expressed interest to participate since June, reflecting strong market enthusiasm for participation.
Accordingly, HKSTP is currently in discussions with several organisations on partnership frameworks and expects to sign multiple MOUs in the coming months.
These partnerships will span areas such as high-performance computing (HPC), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facilities and gerontechnology, laying the groundwork for accelerated development and cross-sector collaboration.
With over 20 years of experience in nurturing Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem, HKSTP currently hosts more than 500 AI-related start-ups and over 5,000 technology professionals at Science Park.
INNOPOLE is expected to expand this ecosystem by providing more space for enterprises and talent to thrive, while linking upstream, midstream and downstream sectors to form a complete value chain “from one to 100”.
