# From Europe to Hong Kong: Connecting Tech Talent to Greater Bay Area Opportunities

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- Published: 2026-09-14T15:15:00+07:00
- Author: Media OutReach

#### _Hong Kong’s role as a springboard for global innovators to grasp Greater Bay Area opportunities. _

HONG KONG SAR – [Media OutReach Newswire](https://www.media-outreach.com/) – 14 
September 2026 — A Europe-wide I&T hackathon co-organised by Hong Kong Talent Engage(
HKTE) and the EuroTech Federation gave winning I&T talent in Europe a first-hand
look at opportunities across the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA),
positioning Hong Kong as a gateway to regional collaboration. The hackathon attracted
about 1,200 applicants from over 25 countries, with about 250 advanced to the final
round. 90 per cent of finalists expressed stronger interest in Hong Kong and GBA
Mainland citiesafter taking part. About 20 winning talent visited Hong Kong, Shenzhen
and Guangzhou to meet investors, incubators, research institutes and industry leaders.

![Photo shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun (front row, fifth
left), the Director of HKTE, Mr Felix Chan (front row, forth left), and the delegation
at Cyberport in Hong Kong.](https://images.media-outreach.com/release.php/Thumb/
1600x1067/808838/808838-Photo-1-GBA-Visit-SLW-wit.jpeg)

 _Photo shows the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun (front row, fifth
left), the Director of HKTE, Mr Felix Chan (front row, forth left), and the delegation
at Cyberport in Hong Kong. _

 **First-hand insights into the GBA’s I&T opportunities **

 The delegation toured Cyberport, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong–Shenzhen Innovation
and Technology Park, and Northern Metropolis to gain an in-depth understanding of
Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem and development opportunities, and support measures for
talent and enterprise incubation.

 In Qianhai of Shenzhen and Nansha of Guangzhou, delegates met local I&T organisations
and enterprises to explore industrial applications in AI, robotics, smart transport
and biotechnology, showcasing how Hong Kong can help overseas innovators connect
with GBA opportunities and turn thoughts into action.

 _“What impresse__s__ us most __is__ how __vibrant and interconnected__ the__ tech
__ecosystem is. Within days, we met incubators, industry leaders and potential partners,
giving us a clearer __and more comprehensive __view of how to turn __thoughts__ 
into __action__.”_ — Cem Araz, heal.health / Germany

 **Building long-term connections **

 The programme is designed to sustain engagement beyond the competition.

 _“We want the __global__ innovators not simply to __visit __Hong Kong__ and GBA__,
but to build their future here,”_ said Mr Chris Sun, the Secretary for Labour and
Welfare of the HKSAR Government. _“The __programme__ demonstrates Hong Kong’s role
as an international I&T __centre__ and an international hub for high-calibre talent,
__and __connects global talent__ with I&T opportunities in GBA__, __thereby injecting
new impetus into I&T development in GBA.__” _

 Mr Felix Chan, the Director of HKTE, said that the visit calls for continued engagement
and support for talent seeking career advancement, entrepreneurial opportunities
and settlement in the city._ _

 Building on these engagements, Hong Kong provides international innovators with
access to a global business environment, effective fund-raising platform, renowned
research institutes and transparent talent admission pathways, while linking them
to immense markets, diversified partners and strong growth prospects across GBA 
and the wider Chinese Mainland.

Hashtag: #HongKongTalentEngage

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#### About Hong Kong Talent Engage

HKTE, an office under the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the HKSAR Government, promotes
Hong Kong’s opportunities and talent attraction initiatives worldwide, and offers
comprehensive support to help incoming talent and their families settle in Hong 
Kong for long‑term development.

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**Source** : [From Europe to Hong Kong: Connecting Tech Talent to Greater Bay Area Opportunities](https://www.media-outreach.com/news/hong-kong-sar/2026/09/14/486523/?rand=186006)

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