The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) continues to nurture homegrown innovators who bridge the gap between imagination and industrial utility. While ioio studio pushes the boundaries of cultural storytelling and brand engagement through immersive VR and AI-driven multimedia, NOVA InnoTech / Lepōs specializes in the digital transformation of event management by providing an integrated, AI-driven platform that streamlines complex operations and ensures technical resilience through offline-capable solutions. Together, these firms represent the dual pillars of modern innovation: elevating human experience through technology.
ioio studio has solidified its position as a leading one-stop creative solutions hub, seamlessly blending artistic vision with technological prowess to elevate brand value. Under the leadership of Founder George Huang, the studio has made significant strides in Entertainment Tech, immersive experience design, and sophisticated evaluation.
A standout achievement is their collaboration with a local museum, where ioio meticulously reconstructed the 1940s “Macanese” lifestyle using AI and archival fragments, allowing audiences to explore a historically accurate “Real World”. This project highlights their mastery in spatial storytelling and meticulous execution. Furthermore, their flagship product, GULLIVER, revolutionizes narration through 360° visual-round interaction and VR technology, offering immersive adventures from a miniature perspective.
The studio’s growth is driven by a multidisciplinary team of developers, creative technologists, and designers—who leverage AI to bridge communication gaps and triple production efficiency. As a graduate of the HKSTP Incubation Programme, ioio continues to thrive through global exposure and strategic industry insights. Looking ahead, ioio aims to further develop customized AI companions that enhance the emotional resonance of museum exhibits, ensuring their solutions remain at the forefront of global innovation.
NOVA InnoTech / Lepōs has established itself as a cornerstone of digital transformation, specifically through its brand Lepōs, which provides integrated solutions for the complex event management sector. By consolidating fragmented systems—including ticketing, payments, and inventory—into a unified platform, the firm has successfully managed over 60 large-scale events, such as wine and dine festival and professional golf tournaments. To date, their systems have processed a remarkable transaction volume exceeding HK$500 million.
A key achievement lies in their strategic integration of AI to move from reactive management to data-driven precision. NOVA InnoTech / Lepōs utilizes AI to analyze historical data, predicting optimal merchant layouts and peak attendance hours to streamline operations. During live events, real-time dashboards allow organizers to monitor crowd flow, with AI triggering alerts to redirect personnel or adjust entry points before congestion becomes critical.
The company also prioritizes technological resilience. Recognizing that high-traffic events often suffer from network instability, they developed a robust offline RFID token card system. This “offline wallet” ensures that payments and marketing activations remain functional even when Wi-Fi or cellular connections fail. Also a graduate of the HKSTP Incubation Programme, NOVA InnoTech / Lepōs continues to leverage advanced resources to accelerate its development cycles—reducing the time required for complex system localizations from months to just a few days—positioning itself as a leader in the Asian “AI+” landscape.
The development of Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem reaches a new milestone with the launch of INNOPOLE at the San Tin Technopole. This strategic hub adopts an “AI+” strategy to accelerate digital transformation across traditional and emerging sectors. By providing advanced computing resources and cross-industry collaboration spaces, INNOPOLE serves as a catalyst for pioneers like ioio studio and NOVA InnoTech / Lepōs. While ioio leverages AI to redefine cultural storytelling and visitor engagement, NOVA InnoTech / Lepōs utilizes integrated AI and IoT monitoring to streamline event management and ensure operational resilience. These success stories exemplify the INNOPOLE’s vision: integrating cutting-edge technology into the fabric of everyday industry to drive economic growth and enhance social well-being.
