HONG KONG, Ricoh Hong Kong has launched the Ricoh InnoAI Program and set up the Ricoh InnoAI Center at Cyberport to support the growth of AI startups. The program will start with over HK$50 million in funding and provide local companies with access to advanced AI technology, business development support, and funding opportunities through the Ricoh Innovation Fund.
Ricoh Hong Kong Announces Launch of Ricoh InnoAI Program.
The new InnoAI Center will serve as Ricoh’s international AI hub, offering office space, technical resources, and collaboration opportunities for startups. The center will also connect Hong Kong enterprises with global markets, helping them expand internationally.
Ricoh will support around 50 startups each year, providing mentorship, marketing, and sales resources to help commercialize their AI products. The program will also use Ricoh’s own AI technology, including enterprise large language models (LLMs) and AI-powered tools, to help businesses develop safer and more efficient AI solutions.
Cyberport, home to more than 350 AI and data-focused startups, will work with Ricoh to strengthen Hong Kong’s AI ecosystem. This includes access to Cyberport’s AI Supercomputing Centre, which offers high-performance computing to support AI research and development.
Ricoh said the initiative will not only accelerate the growth of local startups but also enhance Hong Kong’s position as a global hub for AI and innovation.
