FinTech

An Overview of Our FinTech Pursuits

Financial innovation and FinTech are vital for Hong Kong’s digital economy, and leadership as an international financial centre. They empower businesses and individuals with faster, smarter, and more inclusive services, and strengthen Hong Kong’s competitive edge in the digital age.

Cyberport nurtures a thriving FinTech ecosystem to accelerate Hong Kong’s position as a premier FinTech hub. Through comprehensive support to start-ups and industry incumbents, we catalyse innovation, application, adoption, and investment. We also provide specialised training programmes to inspire students and upskill professionals, ensuring a robust talent pipeline for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s Largest FinTech Community Comes to Life

With more than 430 companies – or nearly half of the city’s total – Cyberport hosts Hong Kong's largest FinTech community, including three unicorns and the city’s licensed virtual banks, insurers, and asset trading platforms. Pioneers from over 30 countries/regions are pushing the boundaries of FinTech and shaping the future of finance. We have supported countless numbers of start-ups that have proven themselves in this financial hub, achieving remarkable success globally, and expanding operations across key financial markets worldwide.

FinTech Verticals in Our Community

Latest Initiatives Propelling FinTech Forward

Cyberport is continually leading strategic initiatives to propel FinTech forward. These include government-commissioned programmes and collaboration with regulators and industry players, all aimed at empowering start-ups to innovate at the forefront of FinTech and strengthening Hong Kong’s FinTech ecosystem. We believe in the future of FinTech, and our goal is placing Hong Kong at the pedestal of the global ecosystem.

Some of our latest initiatives include:

Green FinTech and Green Finance

Catalysing co-creation between incumbents and start-ups

Commissioned by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB), our Green and Sustainable FinTech Proof-of-Concept Funding Support Scheme offers up to HK$150,000 per project to drive Green FinTech R&D and adoption. Its predecessor, the Fintech Proof-of-Concept Subsidy Scheme, has provided HK$10M in grants to 93 projects, with over 70% from Cyberport FinTech companies.

Showcasing Hong Kong’s green innovation landscape

During Hong Kong Green Week 2024, Cyberport launched the Prototype Hong Kong Green FinTech Map, featuring over 50 enterprises, including more than 20 from our community. This directory connects corporations with sustainable FinTech solutions, amplifying start-up visibility.

Driving industry dialogue and advancement

Cyberport co-hosted the first Hong Kong Green FinTech Summit with Finoverse and the World Green Organisation, gathering financial experts to explore emerging technologies including AI and Web3 in Green FinTech.

Driving FinTech Innovation and Application

Creating spaces for technological experimentation

In partnership with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Cyberport launched the FinTech Supervisory Sandbox 3.1 Pilot and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenA.I.) Sandbox. These risk-managed platforms enable start-ups and financial institutions to develop innovative solutions with regulatory guidance and technical support. The partnership connects start-ups with HKMA initiatives including Project Ensemble and e-HKD Pilot Programme, advancing Hong Kong’s development in asset tokenisation and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). It also facilitates financial institutions’ participation in the Anti-money Laundering Regtech Lab to promote RegTech development and adoption.

Greater Bay Area Development

Building FinTech talent bridges across the Greater Bay Area (GBA)

Our GBA Fintech Two-Way Internship Scheme for Post-secondary Students, launched with FSTB and over 30 FinTech companies, offers two-to-six-month, full-time, subsidised internships across GBA cities, including Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai. The programme nurtures talent and strengthens regional FinTech development through cross-city experience.

Comprehensive FinTech Support Covering All Bases

Beyond vertical-specific initiatives, Cyberport provides an array of support that nurtures I&T aspirations from seed to success, spanning incubation and seed funding to market expansion and venture capital. We welcome everyone from students to unicorns, local and international innovators to our community where innovation thrives. Through dedicated programmes, we help organisations across sectors harness technology for digital transformation and sustainable growth.

Below are highlights of our FinTech-specific initiatives. For our full range of activities, please visit our Programmes page.

Talent Cultivation Programmes for Students

Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) – An entrepreneurship and innovation training programme focusing on FinTech and Web3.0, with a week-long bootcamp at a world-class university.

Industry Development Programmes for Start-Ups

Green and Sustainable FinTech Proof-of-Concept Funding Support Scheme – An FSTB-commissioned initiative providing up to HK$150,000 per project to accelerate Green FinTech development.

Upskilling and Continuing Professional Development Programmes

Cyberport Academy – Dedicated programmes equipping industry practitioners and aspiring innovators with cutting-edge FinTech knowledge and skills, including the Cyberport Financial Practitioners FinTech Training Programme, commissioned by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB).
HKU-Cyberport Leading FinTech Ventures Programme – A 10-module programme jointly offered with HKU Business School, equipping FinTech entrepreneurs and industry professionals with multidisciplinary expertise in technology, financial services, and entrepreneurship.

Jobs in FinTech Companies

Cyberport Career Fair – An annual flagship recruitment event connecting talent with over 2,000 I&T career opportunities, from FinTech to emerging technologies.

Showcases at Industry-Leading Events

Cyberport regularly showcases start-ups at major industry events to facilitate knowledge exchange and foster partnerships. These platforms connect innovators to global opportunities while highlighting Hong Kong’s FinTech advances. Key events include Cyberport Venture Capital Forum, Hong Kong FinTech Week, Asian Financial Forum, FinTech Innovation Lab Asia Pacific, and Belt and Road Summit.

Success Stories Abound

Cyberport’s FinTech companies continue to make their mark on the international stage. Their achievements – spanning prestigious industry accolades, strategic partnerships, global expansions, and notable fundraising milestones – underscore Hong Kong’s position as a launchpad for global FinTech success.

Awards Secured and Achievements by Our Community

Successful Partnerships

Funding Initiatives

RegTech	WealthTech	Green and Sustainable Fintech
Digital Assets	InsurTech	PayTech
CreditTech	Blockchain	FinTech Cybersecurity
Virtual Banking & Insurance	FinTech Enterprise Solution