Fast-Tracking Global Scale from the GBA to the Gulf

The IBW International Business Week has just concluded a powerful, deep-dive mission into the Greater Bay Area (GBA), specifically targeting Shenzhen, the undisputed "Silicon Valley of China" and a core engine for global innovation. Our focus remains on Fast-tracking Global Growth in the Billion-user Digital Future, and Shenzhen is ground zero for this opportunity.

The delegation experienced innovation first-hand at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP). HKSTP is a statutory body overseeing a cluster of over 1,100 tech companies and 13,000+ technology professionals

• Unicorn Factory: Has nurtured 10+ unicorns and listed companies.

• R&D Powerhouse: Park companies have raised over HK$196 billion (US$25 billion) in funding and generated more than 1,400 patents.

• Industrial Impact: The ecosystem spans key clusters like AI & Robotics, Biotech, Data Science, and FinTech

Shenzhen's role in the GBA and the global economy is unique. It is a city of over 12 million people that has transformed into a leading hub for Advanced Technology, Robotics, AI, and Next-Generation Manufacturing. Our delegates immersed themselves in this ecosystem, which is home to giants like Huawei, Tencent, and DJI, and a deep pool of scaling ventures.

Hardware and R&D Powerhouse: Shenzhen offers an unmatched ecosystem where ideas transition from R&D to mass-scale production faster than anywhere else, making it ideal for technology commercialization.

WHY SHENZHEN MATTERS

• Rapid R&D-to-market ecosystem for hardware & AI ventures

• Government-backed push for global expansion

• Bridge emerging from Shenzhen innovation → Gulf capital

The Global Scale-up Source: Shenzhen is explicitly positioned to become a global innovation and creativity hub, with government initiatives focused on fostering an internationalized business environment and attracting top-tier talent.

GSP Unveiled at IBW Hong Kong

A key milestone of International Business Week Greater Bay Edition was the official unveiling of the Global Scaling Platform (GSP).

The GSP is designed to be a one-stop gateway for startups, scaleups, and investors, enabling:

• Cross-border market entry support

• Access to investors, accelerators, and free zones

• Strategic partnerships across Asia, the Gulf, and beyond

  
  

By launching GSP at IBW Hong Kong, we marked the beginning of a new chapter: helping ambitious founders go global faster, smarter, and with stronger networks.

Through the IBW Global Scale-up Program (GSP), ventures like Z-Pilot are now entering the Middle East—connecting with sovereign investors, strategic partners, and de-risked market entry opportunities.

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