Hong Kong's Tech Ascent: Award-Winning Innovations Rock CES 2026

LAS VEGAS, NV – January 08, 2026 – A record-breaking delegation from Hong Kong has made a powerful statement at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, showcasing a wave of frontier technologies that captured prestigious awards and significant international attention. The city's largest-ever presence, a contingent of 61 tech firms led by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has underscored Hong Kong's determined push to establish itself as a premier international innovation and technology (I&T) hub.

The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion became a focal point of activity on the CES floor, drawing dozens of visits from global brands, industry leaders, and investors within the first two days. The array of innovations, spanning from AI and robotics to digital health and sustainable materials, signaled a new level of maturity and ambition for the city's burgeoning tech ecosystem.

A Statement on the World Stage

The scale of the Hong Kong delegation was a clear demonstration of intent. With 47 of the 61 participating companies hailing from the HKSTP ecosystem, the pavilion served as a curated showcase of the city's top R&D talent. The mission, as articulated by its organizers, was to connect local innovators with global markets, capital, and opportunities, leveraging the world's most influential technology event as a launchpad.

"We believe in catalysing tomorrow's world and this celebration of Hong Kong's innovation and technology via the global platform like CES demonstrates our city's unique convergence of cutting-edge R&D, global talent and capital," said Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP. He emphasized that enablers like HKSTP are "connecting innovators with resources, markets and opportunities, propelling their success to the world stage."

This strategy builds on decades of experience. The HKTDC has been a participant at CES for over 40 years, evolving from a facilitator of electronics trade to a champion for deep-tech collaboration. Vivian Chan, Associate Director, Business Development, Exhibitions and Digital Business, HKTDC, highlighted this long-term commitment. "Having participated in CES for over 40 years, HKTDC is committed to facilitating more technology-driven, cross-border business deals and investments riding on our global network with over 50 offices, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a regional and global innovation hub," she stated. The immediate interest from international buyers suggests this long-term strategy is bearing significant fruit.

The Award-Winning Vanguard

Beyond the sheer numbers, the quality of Hong Kong's technology was validated by the prestigious CES Innovation Awards. Three local firms were recognized for their groundbreaking solutions, with one receiving the program's highest honor.

Widemount Dynamics Tech, a startup from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), earned the coveted 'Best of Innovation' Award for its Smart Firefighting Robot in the "Product in Support of Human Security for All" category. This AI-driven machine is designed to operate autonomously in hazardous, smoke-filled environments where human entry is perilous. Using advanced mm-wave radar SLAM technology, it can navigate without GPS or visual cues. Its deep-learning modules allow it to classify burning materials in real-time and automatically deploy the most effective extinguishing agent, all while streaming critical data back to a command center. This innovation represents a paradigm shift in emergency response, prioritizing the safety of first responders.

In the fiercely competitive 'Digital Health' category, two other Hong Kong companies were honored. Eieling received an Innovation Award for FattaLab®, the world's first intelligence-driven, compact fatty liver diagnostic device. Weighing just 140 grams, the palm-sized gadget provides a medical-grade assessment in 30 seconds. It uses a patented AI algorithm to deliver accurate results, overcoming the limitations of costly and operator-dependent traditional methods. By making early screening for a prevalent condition accessible and affordable, FattaLab® has the potential to significantly impact preventative public health.

Sharing the spotlight in the same category was PointFit for its PF-Sweat Patch, an ultra-thin wearable that non-invasively tracks health biomarkers through sweat. Leveraging proprietary nanomembrane technology, the patch offers continuous monitoring of metrics like lactate, which was previously confined to lab settings. Clinically validated against blood tests, the patch provides athletes and health-conscious individuals with real-time data via a smartphone app, empowering them to optimize performance and well-being.

Engineering an Innovation Superhub

These successes at CES are not isolated incidents but rather the tangible results of a concerted, multi-year strategy by the Hong Kong government to cultivate a world-class I&T ecosystem. The 2022 Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint laid out an ambitious roadmap, which is now being backed by substantial capital and infrastructure investment.

The government is establishing a new HK$10 billion fund-of-funds to channel market capital into strategic sectors like life sciences, AI, and advanced materials. This is complemented by initiatives like the New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme (NIAS), which offers up to HK$200 million in matching funds for companies setting up smart production facilities in the city.

This investment is building on a strong foundation. Hong Kong already ranked second globally and first in Asia in the Emerging Startup Ecosystems category of the 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report. The city's primary incubators, Hong Kong Science Park and Cyberport, now host around 4,500 companies, including nine unicorns. To further accelerate progress, an AI Supercomputing Centre is being established, with its first phase operational and set to reach a computing power of 3,000 petaFLOPS by early 2026, supported by a HK$3 billion subsidy scheme to encourage its use.

Aligning with Global Tech Megatrends

The innovations that earned Hong Kong its accolades at CES 2026 are not just novel; they are directly aligned with the most significant trends shaping the future of technology. AI was the dominant theme of the show, particularly "Physical AI"—intelligence that can perceive and act in the real world. Widemount's Smart Firefighting Robot is a textbook example, using AI to navigate, analyze, and act in a complex, dangerous environment.

Similarly, Digital Health and Longevity was a megatrend, with a focus on preventative, personalized care. Both FattaLab® and the PF-Sweat Patch are at the forefront of this movement. They exemplify the shift towards empowering individuals with accessible, continuous, and actionable health data, moving diagnostics and monitoring from the hospital to the home and the field.

By excelling in these key areas, Hong Kong's tech sector demonstrates its relevance and competitiveness on the global stage. It is not merely following trends but actively contributing to them with solutions that address critical real-world challenges in safety, health, and human performance. The strong showing in Las Vegas confirms that the city's strategy of fostering deep-tech R&D and connecting it to global markets is creating companies capable of competing with the world's best. The mission now for HKSTP and HKTDC is to convert the intense interest and global exposure from CES into lasting commercial partnerships and market penetration, solidifying Hong Kong's role as a vital node in the global innovation network.