Hong Kong has much to offer international and mainland Chinese startup founders who set up a business presence here.

• In 2022, the city ranked 1st in Fraser Institute's 2022 Annual Report on Economic Freedom of the World.
• According to InvestHK's 2022 Startup Survey, the number of startups in Hong Kong has increased to 3,985 (up 52% from 2018), employing 14,932 staff across 132 co-workspaces, incubators and accelerators.
• Hong Kong attracts talent from around the globe, and this diversity is reflected in its startup ecosystem. A quarter of the city's startup founders listed their country of origin as outside Hong Kong. This international outlook has created strong startups, with the city boasting eight unicorns.
• Hong Kong's co-working facilities are rapidly expanding in number, diversity and range of services. These spaces offer great community spirit and opportunities for collaboration with like-minded professionals. (Find out more about them here.)