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Hong Kong border tech hub receives bids from AI, chip and quantum firms

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Hong Kong's flagship tech hub at the mainland China border received bids from five companies, including three specializing in chips, AI and quantum technology, with plans to accelerate tender announcements to boost hardware development and public interest.

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Hong Kong is developing a flagship tech hub at its border with mainland China to attract advanced technology firms and talent.

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Hong Kong’s flagship tech hub at the border with mainland China received bids from firms specialising in cutting-edge fields such as chips, artificial intelligence and quantum technology, the South China Morning Post has learned.

The sites are earmarked for laboratories and talent accommodation, with a combined gross floor area exceeding 76,000 square metres.

“The Loop Hong Kong Park Company is considering advancing the announcement of the tender results, as it aims to speed up the hardware developments of the park to draw crowds and build up popularity,” a government insider said on Monday.

According to the source, five companies submitted six bids. Of these, three specialise in cutting-edge technologies including chips, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology.

The remaining two are conglomerates with AI, data and medical research departments or subsidiaries.

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  • Tender results will be announced soon to accelerate park development

    Likely · Within weeks

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  • Which specific companies submitted bids?
  • What is the timeline for announcing tender results?
  • What incentives are offered to attract tech firms to the hub?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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