• Boosting Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Encourages startups and SMEs to develop data-driven solutions, fostering a culture of innovation in fintech, e-commerce, and smart business.

  • Enhancing Hong Kong’s Competitiveness – Strengthens HK’s position as a global financial and tech hub by leveraging open data for smarter decision-making and digital transformation.

  • Economic Diversification – Supports new industries (e.g., AI, blockchain, GovTech) beyond traditional sectors, reducing reliance on property and finance alone.

  • Job Creation & Talent Development – Engages youth and professionals in tech, creating high-value jobs and upskilling the workforce for a digital economy.

  • Improving Public-Private Collaboration – Bridges government, businesses, and academia to co-create solutions that enhance efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.

  • Attracting Investment & Global Partnerships – Showcases HK’s innovation potential, especially in the next InnoEX exhibition, drawing foreign tech firms and investors to the city’s smart economy ecosystem.

  • Sustainable & Inclusive Growth – Promotes data-driven policies for fairer wealth distribution, SME support, and green finance initiatives.