Empowering Innovation: E3A Healthcare's Vision at Hong Kong X-Tech Startup Platform

On December 18, 2023, Dr. Shawn Li, Founder and CEO of E3A Healthcare, participated in a high-level roundtable dialogue during the Hong Kong X Technology Startup Platform's annual event, "Gathering Talents for the Future," held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Bringing together leaders from government, academia, industry, and finance, the event focused on shaping Hong Kong's future as a global innovation and technology hub.

Keynote speech by Mr. Nanpeng Shen, Founding and Managing Partner of Sequoia China, Co-Founder and Chairman of HKX Technology Startup Platform

The event attracted a distinguished lineup of guests, including Mr. Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, and Mr. Wang Weiming, Director of the Science and Technology Department of the Central People's Government’s Office in Hong Kong. Other notable attendees included Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Science, and Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong SAR Government; Mr. Shen Nanpeng, Founding and Managing Partner of Sequoia China and Co-Founder/Chairman of Hong Kong X Technology Venture Platform; and Mr. Shi Meilun, Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd.

Key highlights of the event included the release of the Hong Kong Genomics Talent Index 2023 and the launch of the Hong Kong Young Scientists Entrepreneurship Program (HKYSEP). These initiatives, witnessed by prominent academic leaders such as Mr. Poon Wai Yin of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Ms. Lo Lai Wah of The University of Hong Kong, marked a significant advancement in nurturing Hong Kong's innovation talent ecosystem.

Dr. Shawn Li, Founder and CEO of E3A Healthcare, participated in the roundtable discussion

As a portfolio company of Hong Kong X-Fund, E3A Healthcare was invited to share its vision for the future of innovation and technology in Hong Kong. During the roundtable discussion, Dr. Li emphasized the critical role of collaboration between industry, academia, and research in building a high-quality innovation ecosystem. He addressed key challenges faced by entrepreneurs, such as talent retention and resource allocation, while presenting a forward-looking blueprint for advancing Hong Kong’s science, technology, and innovation landscape.

Dr. Li noted that Hong Kong is undergoing a pivotal transformation—from a “research highland” to a “hotbed of entrepreneurship.” He underscored the need to attract global talent, foster an entrepreneurial culture, and showcase the immense potential of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology sector to the world.

香港X科技创业平台联合创始人、香港创科教育中心院长、香港科技大学教授李泽湘教授发表主旨演讲

Since its establishment in 2016, the Hong Kong X Technology Startup Platform has played a central role in fostering the growth of Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem. With investments in over 60 startups and support for more than 440 individuals in science and technology, the platform’s unique model combines a Venture Capital Fund, an Entrepreneurship Platform, and a Research Institute that prioritizes public welfare. Its initiatives, such as the publication of the "Winning in the Age of Intelligence – Hong Kong’s Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship White Paper," continue to shape Hong Kong’s path toward becoming a global innovation hub.

As a leader in medical technology and a key player in Hong Kong's startup ecosystem, E3A Healthcare remains committed to advancing the city’s innovation and technology goals. The company actively collaborates with experts and stakeholders across sectors to develop transformative solutions in healthcare and beyond.

Dr. Shawn Li reaffirmed E3A's dedication: “We are proud to contribute to building a sustainable innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong. By leveraging our expertise and working alongside other innovators, we aim to help Hong Kong achieve its vision of becoming a global leader in innovation and technology.”

E3A Healthcare will continue to champion technological innovation and entrepreneurship, working to create a brighter future for both Hong Kong and the global community.