Combining GSMA’s influence in the mobile ecosystem connecting over 750 mobile operators and 400 industry members globally; Deutsche Telekom’s extensive footprint over 50 countries of 248 million mobile customers; and HKSTP’s 20+ years of experience in propelling success for entrepreneurs and innovators and delivering positive impacts from Hong Kong to the Greater Bay Area and to the world, the Ecosystem Centre is uniquely positioned to provide a comprehensive set of capabilities to nurture innovative talents and start-ups
Tap into global digital expertise and corporate customers
HKSTP
Being one of the largest incubators in Asia with an extensive innovation development network for Hong Kong and Asia, HKSTP is committed to building a vibrant ecosystem by connecting various stakeholders including investors, government, universities, R&D institutions, regulators, as well as corporate and industrial partners.
The HKSTP’s park companies can take advantage of Hong Kong’s role in venture investment hub – with US$9.3B raised by the park companies in the past 4 years – as well as leveraging on Hong Kong’s world class talent pool, unique R&D environment, excellent IP protection and legal framework, and its strategic location in the Greater Bay Area that offers access to huge Mainland Chinese & Asian markets to build strong business momentum and shape our future.
HKSTP offers different programmes tailored for every life stage of tech companies (from ideation, incubation, acceleration to Elite) with extensive supports to take your business to the next level.
Deutsche Telekom
We partner with Deutsche Telekom to provide developers competitive access into its offerings, such as its 5G APIs that interact with the 5G network to access information, e.g., location and congestion for innovative applications, as well as AR/XR and IoT programmes.
By bringing together early-stage start-ups and the leading European telecommunications company, Deutsche Telekom’s tech incubator fuels innovation transfer in 5G, AI & IOT technology to create new business opportunities for both sides. It has connected start-ups and stakeholders via its digital ecosystem in Berlin, Krakow and Tel Aviv since 2012. It offers mentorship, investment, unique access to Deutsche Telekom’s networks, clients and technology and free coworking space in our Berlin and Krakow locations.
Test drive your products and solutions with access comprehensive network and simulation environments
5G standalone network test bed and lab
We partner with the China Branch of the BRICS Institute of Future Networks (BIFNC) to provide our community with the unique ability to test drive your products and solutions at BIFNC’s private 5G standalone network and its state-of-the-art testing lab environment in Shenzhen that can simulate a wide range of 5G network and multi-vendor environment, in addition to a comprehensive suite of testing equipment for the complete portfolio of 3GPP standards and associated use cases/applications, so that you can iterate and fine-tune your products and solutions for your target customer, no matter which country it is in, all at the same place. This private network also provides city-wide coverage across Shenzhen for field testing, as well as
The GSMA also partners with world’s leading mobile operators to provide mentoring and opportunities into their innovation support programmes
Stronger brand exposure and market intelligence at world’s top industry and convening platforms
GSMA’s MWC series of events is one of the world’s most prominent and business centric platforms. It’s not only the place to hear pioneers and decision-makers on trends and ideas that are disrupting and shaping the future of the industries, but also the place where businesses get done and deals are made. We will support community members to make the best of the occasion to increase exposure and pitch deals.
We partner with HKSTP to provide competitive access into its Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC), an exciting tech startup challenge that draws hundreds of brilliant minds from the globe to unleash their brain powers at one of the tallest buildings in Hong Kong – sky100. In 2021, 160+ startup finalists from 40 economies pitched to win cash prizes worth US$200k! Followed by an exclusive Investment & Business Matching session to spark cross-border investment opportunities.
We support scale-ups to take their products and solutions to the next level with the scale of the global mobile industry by recommending top candidates to partner with operators for the GSMA Foundry. It is mobile industry’s go-to place for cross-industry collaboration and business development, where GSMA members and industry players come together to rapidly develop real-world solutions to industry challenges, nurture new ideas through initial commercial trials and scale proven solutions at a regional and global level to forge our digital future.
International showcase
Top community members will have the opportunity to showcase innovative products and solutions at our partners’ showrooms and innovation events, such as Deutsche Telekom’s showroom at its international footprint around the world, e.g., Berlin.
International market intelligence
Take advantage of our global footprint and unparalleled insights and intelligence for market access and expansion, including network and 5G experts from Deutsche Telekom who can offer insights and mentoring for start-ups on how to become internationally successful. Get empowered by us to know the market landscape before you enter and leverage our engagements for your introductions.