San Tin Technopole may add $250b to GDP

The 210-hectare I&T site is divided into three hubs and three industry corridors.

San Tin Technopole is projected to contribute over $250b to Hong Kong’s GDP annually and generate more than 300,000 jobs, the government said in a press release, unveiling the 210-hectare innovation and technology (I&T) development plan.

The technopole will focus on three strategic strands: providing space for prototyping, pilot production, and small-scale manufacturing; developing high-quality local I&T industries; and pooling global I&T resources and talent, Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong said.

Land will be organised into three development hubs—Hetao, Chau Tau, and Ki Lun—from north to south, and three industry corridors dedicated to life and health technology, artificial intelligence and robotics, and microelectronics and advanced industries.

The plan is expected to support strategic sectors identified in the Hong Kong I&T Development Blueprint, including smart devices, new materials, new energy, and green technology.