The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, serving as a vibrant hub for ideas and solutions to shape the future of tech. Each year, this premier global event brings together tech luminaries to solve the world’s biggest challenges.
This year, Hong Kong-based innovators are leading the charge at CES 2025, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that tackle some of humanity’s most pressing problems – from social inclusiveness to sustainability. These pioneering startups are poised to make an impact on a global scale, catching the industry’s attention with their groundbreaking solutions.
Among the standout startups is a trio backed by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), Vidi Labs, Vista Innotech, and Full Nature Farm – winners, recognized by the prestigious CES Innovation Awards 2025, of respective categories under Accessibility, Imaging, and Sustainability – are set to take center stage at the upcoming event in Las Vegas. As they unveil their technologies to a global audience and potential investors, these startups mark a significant step towards scaling their impact globally.
Breaking Vision Barriers
Vidi Labs’ ambitious project, Seekr, was born out of a personal need to empower the visually impaired and the elderly population. Seekr is an AI-powered wearable device that uses real-time machine learning algorithms to process visual data and send a curated audio feed to users’ Bluetooth earpieces, making it possible for the individuals in need to identify objects, navigate obstacles, and appreciate options like reading signs and exploring spaces.
With its compact size, comparable to a matchbox, Seekr is designed for comfort and convenience. “The device’s ease of use has been carefully crafted through close partnerships with major blind institutions and elderly care homes in Hong Kong, ensuring a seamless user experience. The result of this collaboration has been truly remarkable: Seekr has emerged as a trusted companion for many visually impaired individuals, with traction that speaks to its bespoke design.” said co-founder Turzo Bose. With its affordable pricing and avant-garde AI adaptation, Seekr is poised to become the go-to solution for millions worldwide.
Smallest, yet Mightiest Stabilizer
Sharing Vidi Labs’ passion for harnessing innovation to enhance human capabilities, Vista Innotech is a pioneer in developing image-stabilization technology, by simultaneously stabilizing both the image sensor and lens with Micro Gimbal Stabilizers (MGS), the state-of-the-art solution delivers unparalleled anti-shaking performance, offering seven times more effective stabilization than traditional Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) technologies. As the world’s smallest 3-axis gimbal stabilizer with a cost-efficient design – approximately half the price of comparable stabilizers – Edward Mak, founder stated that “MGS resonates with the mobile device and drone industries, such as Samsung, who saw possibilities in integrating MGS into their devices and improving outcomes in many critical scenarios where stable visuals can be a matter of life or death, say search-and-rescue operations, high-quality video feed is crucial for locating people in distress or imminent danger.”
Smart Irrigation with AI
Smart irrigation technology is transforming the agricultural practices by optimizing water usage, increasing yields, and reducing costs. Rocket 2.0, a precision irrigation system, provides farmers with real-time actionable insights into soil conditions, crop health, local climates, and weather forecasts. The founder Ray Lok added “With AI, farmers can adjust irrigation strategies in real time, saving water and labor costs while boosting yield.” Proven to be a game-changer for commercial agriculture—from traditional outdoor operations to vineyards and market gardens—Rocket 2.0 has seen widespread adoption in Asia and pilot projects in the Middle East. Full Nature Farms’ commitment to making precision irrigation affordable and accessible has driven significant growth.
Technology: A Force for Good
Vidi Labs, Vista Innotech, and Full Nature Farm, could easily represent a new wave of Hong Kong-based startups on the cusp of disrupting their respective industries and make an impact on millions of lives worldwide. Among a legion of startups led by HKSTP to the pavilions at CES, the incubator has been instrumental in providing essential resources, infrastructure, seed funding, mentorship and global connections for them to scale to new heights.
As the world prepares for the highly anticipated CES 2025 showcase, these Hong Kong-based startups are set to make a significant mark on their global expansion. By blending creativity with technical expertise, they are not only pushing boundaries but also improving lives in tangible ways. Meanwhile, their achievement is also a testament to Hong Kong’s unwavering dedication to promote innovation and technology as a force for good, in the territory and beyond.
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