Invest Hong Kong: Famous Japanese technology service provider Ricoh opens an International Artificial Intelligence Research Center in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency announced today (March 4) that Ricoh Hong Kong, a famous Japanese technology service provider with over 60 years of history in Hong Kong, has held an inauguration ceremony for the International Artificial Intelligence Research Center and the Ricoh Hong Kong InnoAI program at Cyberport. The aim is to provide technical support for local enterprises and advanced AI resources and support for startups, further consolidating Hong Kong's position as an international innovation and technology center. Assistant Director of the Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency Wu Guocai, who attended the launch ceremony of the research center, stated, "We congratulate Ricoh on opening the International Artificial Intelligence Research Center in Hong Kong, marking an important milestone and reflecting their confidence in Hong Kong's vibrant startup ecosystem and its position as an international innovation and technology center. We fully support any initiatives that can enhance Hong Kong's leadership position in the fields of technology and innovation." Ricoh Hong Kong Limited Managing Director Leslie Chong said, "Hong Kong is a vibrant and multicultural city with a mature business environment and rich talent pool. With the establishment of Hong Kong's positioning as one of the 'Eight Key Areas' in the 14th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong's status as an international innovation and technology center is well recognized. At the same time, Hong Kong plays an important role in the 'bringing in and going out' strategy, which is conducive to Ricoh's choice of Hong Kong as its operational base in the Asia Pacific region, to gather talents from the Greater Bay Area and around the world." He added, "With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, businesses urgently need more innovative and forward-looking solutions to adapt to constantly changing market demands and consumer behaviors. Therefore, Ricoh has launched the Hong Kong InnoAI program, with an initial funding of HK$50 million in the first year, mainly for setting up offices, recruiting teams, and investing in infrastructure, to provide comprehensive support to local startups and help them stand out in the highly competitive business environment." As a global technology leader, Ricoh is committed to enhancing business efficiency and operational effectiveness through digital transformation. The new Ricoh Hong Kong InnoAI program will bring new business opportunities for Ricoh in the Asia Pacific region, enhance the diversity of Ricoh's product technology, and promote cooperation with startups by providing advanced AI resources, professional guidance, and workspace to nurture creativity and innovation mindset.