The Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone has officially opened!

As the core platform for cross-border science and technology innovation cooperation between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, the official launch of this park will further break down barriers to the flow of innovation resources between the two regions, injecting robust momentum into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as an international science and technology innovation hub.

In terms of location and development positioning, the Hong Kong Park in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong River Loop possesses inherent advantages and a clearly defined trajectory. Situated at the cross-border junction of Hong Kong and Shenzhen, the 0.87-square-kilometre site's unique geography naturally positions it as a ‘bridgehead’ for linking Shenzhen and Hong Kong's science and technology innovation resources. In terms of development direction, the park precisely targets cutting-edge fields such as life sciences and health technology, artificial intelligence and robotics, and new energy. Adopting a distinctive ‘research + pilot production’ development model, it addresses both the conversion needs of fundamental research outcomes and the industrialisation implementation phase, aiming to bridge critical gaps in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong innovation and technology industrial chain.

The robust momentum of enterprise occupancy underscores the park's appeal and developmental potential. At its inauguration, over 60 enterprises had formally signed occupancy agreements, including high-calibre market entities such as a global unicorn in energy storage and Hong Kong's leading orthopaedic surgical robotics firm. This concentration of premium enterprises will accelerate the formation of cutting-edge industrial clusters, foster collaborative innovation among upstream and downstream businesses, and attract further high-end innovation and technology talent and resources to the park. In terms of physical infrastructure, the three buildings in Phase I are now operational, with wet laboratory buildings achieving an 80% occupancy rate. This figure reflects both market recognition of the park's facilities and the urgent demand from cutting-edge enterprises for specialised research space, laying a solid foundation for future development.

The ongoing enhancement of cross-border infrastructure will further dismantle geographical barriers to the park's development. The Hong Kong-Shenzhen West River Crossing Bridge project, announced at the opening ceremony, is scheduled for completion and opening to traffic by 2027. Upon completion, this project will significantly boost the efficiency of cross-border movement for personnel, goods, and innovation resources, strengthening the linkage between the Hong Kong Park in the Lok Ma Chau Loop and Shenzhen as well as other cities in the Greater Bay Area. This will elevate Shenzhen-Hong Kong innovation collaboration from mere ‘spatial proximity’ to ‘functional integration’. Previously, both regions have advanced multiple innovative measures in areas such as cross-border data flow, mutual access to research funding, and talent mobility. The construction of this cross-river bridge will now complete a crucial link in cross-border collaboration at the physical connectivity level.