TLDR: Cyberport led nine Hong Kong startups to the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025 in Shanghai, highlighting the region’s innovation in AI. Three of these startups, Canpanion, Votee AI, and YouToo Robot, were recognized as ‘WAIC 2025 Future Tech,’ with Votee AI and YouToo Robot receiving the honor for the second consecutive year. Additionally, a project from the Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme and initiatives from Cyberport’s leading AI enterprises were shortlisted for the ‘Super AI Leader Award’ (SAIL Award).
Cyberport, Hong Kong’s leading digital technology hub and AI accelerator, spearheaded a delegation of nine community member startups to the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025 in Shanghai. The conference, themed ‘Global Solidarity in the AI Era,’ served as a crucial platform for showcasing cutting-edge AI solutions and fostering international collaboration among experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Among the nine participating startups, three distinguished themselves by being selected as ‘WAIC 2025 Future Tech‘: Canpanion, Votee AI, and YouToo Robot. Canpanion specializes in AI-driven education and psychology ecosystems, while Votee AI focuses on AIGC (AI-Generated Content) technology for governments and enterprises. YouToo Robot is recognized for its expertise in industrial AI operation and maintenance. Notably, Votee AI and YouToo Robot have achieved this ‘Future Tech‘ recognition for the second consecutive year, underscoring their consistent innovation and growth potential.
Further demonstrating Hong Kong’s robust AI capabilities, a project approved under the Artificial Intelligence Subsidy Scheme (AISS), led by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), was shortlisted for the Top 30 of the prestigious ‘Super AI Leader Award‘ (SAIL Award). This recognition was shared with projects from three prominent AI enterprises at Cyberport, including iFlytek and Baidu Apollo. The joint innovative project by Biren Technology ultimately secured the SAIL Award this year, further solidifying Hong Kong’s competitive edge in the global AI landscape.
Other startups from Cyberport, such as FireAlert, LAiPIC, Laiye, Lidarvision, RealAI, and HK Simfinity, also showcased their diverse AI applications at the event, providing global attendees with a comprehensive view of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology scene. Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, emphasized the rapid emergence of AI as a key driver of new quality productive forces and expressed pride in the achievements of the Cyberport community members at WAIC 2025. He highlighted that these accomplishments not only demonstrate Hong Kong’s technological prowess but also contribute significantly to promoting high-quality development both locally and nationally.
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Cyberport’s participation in WAIC 2025, facilitated through the ‘Hong Kong Pavilion‘ established by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), aimed to present Hong Kong’s AI innovations to a global audience. This initiative reinforces Hong Kong’s strategic position as a global innovation hub and its commitment to building a comprehensive AI technology ecosystem, encompassing computing infrastructure, large-scale model construction, and system integration. With over 200 startups specializing in AI and big data R&D, Cyberport continues to propel the research, innovation, and application of artificial intelligence across various industries.
