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Global Expansion & New Computing Power: AiXel-Labs' Strategic Positioning in Hong Kong Amid the Computing Wave
On September 20, the "Intelligent Computing Genesis & Cloud Symbiosis" Sinnet Cloud Ecosystem Conference was held along the Fuchun River in Hangzhou, with AiXel-Labs Global Limited attending as an invited guest. The event brought together nearly 300 industry experts, investment institutions, and ecosystem partners.
Tom Lam, founder of AiXel-Labs, delivered a presentation centered on the theme "Global Expansion & New Computing Power," highlighting Hong Kong's strategic positioning within the global computing expansion sector. During the conference, Tom pointed out that going global requires overcoming three major hurdles: compliance boundaries, network performance and user experience, and local delivery. While Hong Kong can support organizations with solution frameworks, it cannot replace destination-country regulatory requirements and vendor authorizations.
Additionally, Hong Kong's inaugural Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) has integrated AI and computing power into its core development agenda. This encompasses the industrialization of AI, the application of AI across industries, and the Ta Kwu Ling computing hub, alongside annual initiatives such as professional matchmaking for global expansion, accelerator ecosystem development, and HKD 1 billion in AI R&D resource support.
However, Tom reminded enterprises that policy goals do not equate to ready-made project orders; subsidies must be applied for based on eligibility and approval processes, and partnership statuses are subject to official documentation. The strategic focus of AiXel-Labs is to provide services centered around application deployment and cross-border delivery, rather than merely promoting computing scale.
To address the needs of enterprises expanding globally, AiXel-Labs offers four key services that form a sustainable revenue model: commercial landing, investment matchmaking, industry-academia-research collaboration, and GPUs and models.
AiXel-Labs collaborates with resource providers, model teams, system integrators, and local channels planning their global expansion:
- Resource and technology partners provide verifiable conditions and participate in solution validation and delivery.
- AiXel-Labs coordinates demand matching, business alignment, and division of labor.
- Local partners handle end-user demand validation, localized implementation, and payment collection assistance.
Finally, Tom offered actionable advice on how to get started: select a paid pilot project first, clearly defining the customer, budget, use case, region, and responsible party. Using Hong Kong as a fulcrum—starting with a single genuine demand, one paid pilot, and one successful delivery—enterprises can transform global computing expansion into a sustainable commercial practice.
From “Funding Hub” to “Global Pivot”: How Hong Kong Empowers Tech Companies to Go Global
Tom Lam, Founder of AiXel-Labs, shared insights at the event
September 11, 2026: At the “Hong Kong Services: Empowering Tech Enterprises to Go Global” thematic sharing and matching session held at the Hong Kong Pavilion of the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), Tom Lam, Founder of AiXel-Labs, shared insights from his experience on how technology companies can leverage Hong Kong as a platform to reach global markets.
For any tech enterprise, product development is only the first step. From technological validation to recognition in overseas markets, from securing international investors to achieving commercial deployment, companies often face multiple hurdles, including market access, capital connectivity, and real-world scenario validation. Drawing on his extensive experience in tech investing and startup acceleration, Lam reflected on his investment journey. He noted that, in recent years, more Chinese tech companies are reassessing the real value of Hong Kong.
In the past, Lam said, many companies viewed Hong Kong primarily through the lens of IPO financing. Today, however, Hong Kong offers tech enterprises far more than a capital market. By establishing a presence in Hong Kong, businesses can engage with international investors, build global brand awareness, and validate their product capabilities through real-world business scenarios—laying a solid foundation for wider global expansion.
“Many companies are already thriving in their domestic market, but stepping onto the international stage requires answering a crucial question: Why should overseas investors, customers, and partners trust you?” Lam said. In his view, Hong Kong plays a vital role in helping businesses clear this phase of international validation.
“Leveraging Hong Kong to Go Global”: A Path to Broader International Markets
For many tech companies that have already proven their products in the domestic market, Hong Kong is often only the starting point. Lam pointed out that “leveraging Hong Kong to go global” is rapidly becoming a preferred pathway for enterprises exploring international expansion. Located at the crossroads of Eastern and Western commercial systems, Hong Kong maintains deep connections with global markets across finance, trade, and professional services.
For sectors such as healthcare and deep tech—where products require rigorous certifications and clear pathways to market access—Hong Kong can serve as an ideal launchpad before broader entry into international markets.
Using healthcare enterprises as an example, Lam explained that Chinese companies entering Hong Kong must navigate regulatory frameworks, procurement workflows, and commercial conditions that differ significantly from the mainland. While medical products on the mainland are designed around domestic regulations, Hong Kong operates within an independent healthcare system and procurement logic. Navigating Hong Kong, he said, provides a valuable rehearsal for aligning with international market standards.
“True global expansion demands more than product excellence; it requires a deep understanding of diverse market rules.”
A New Window for Tech IPOs: Capital Markets Are Learning to Value Innovation
Beyond market expansion, capital connectivity is a critical pillar of tech globalization.
Lam highlighted that Hong Kong’s capital markets have continued to optimize their listing mechanisms in recent years, offering expanded pathways for innovative enterprises in areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology.
The Hong Kong IPO market has maintained strong momentum through 2026. As of August 31, 106 companies had gone public, raising HKD 342.4 billion—a remarkable year-on-year increase of 153%. A+H share listings and the Chapter 18C route have been major contributors to this growth.
Within the tech sector, Lam noted, Hong Kong is pioneering new valuation models for cutting-edge innovations that traditional capital markets have often struggled to measure.
Citing several success stories, he pointed to AI chip developers such as BirEn Technology, multimodal large model pioneers such as MiniMax, and AGI leaders such as Zhipu AI, each of which has drawn investor attention through the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. “Many innovative technologies do not yet have traditional, mature profit models, yet capital markets are actively exploring how to price these enterprises,” Lam said. “The evolution of Hong Kong’s capital market reflects a broader shift in how the value of technological innovation is assessed.”
From Capital Connection to Industrial Deployment: Hong Kong Powers the Final Mile of Globalization
Lam emphasized that tech globalization cannot stop at the capital stage. “An IPO is not the finish line.” True globalization, he said, is not only about raising funding or entering a single overseas market; it is about successfully deploying technologies, products, and business models within new operating environments.
During the session, Lam reiterated that an increasing number of tech enterprises are adopting the “leveraging Hong Kong” strategy. By using Hong Kong to access international capital, professional services, and partnership resources abroad, companies can systematically complete product validation, market expansion, and business model localization as they move overseas.
He also noted that entering overseas markets exposes tech companies to unfamiliar local regulations, business cultures, and customer expectations. Relying solely on technological superiority is no longer enough to win globally. Companies must also tap into professional platforms and ecosystem resources to reduce friction and lower the costs of market entry.
From capital matchmaking and market validation to industrial execution, Lam concluded, Hong Kong is strengthening its role as an indispensable bridge—connecting Chinese tech enterprises with the world.
AiXel-Labs Co-hosted Concurrent Forum "Hong Kong IPO Readiness"
Approximately 150 industry leaders gathered on August 25 for the "Hong Kong IPO Readiness" forum, held alongside the Global Unicorn Summit organized by the Hong Kong Ta Kung Wen Wei Media Group. Key sessions addressed Hong Kong’s listing framework, recent regulatory developments, and valuation strategies tailored to technology and high-growth ventures.
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AiXel-Labs Deepens Engagement at Industry Forum
Tom Lam, Founder of AiXel-Labs, Invited as a Keynote Speaker at Tech Incubator High-Quality Development Forum
Shenzhen recently hosted a high-quality development forum for technology incubators, organized by the Shenzhen Association of Tech Enterprise Incubators. Under the theme “Thoughts on High-Quality Development Paths for Tech Incubators Under New Conditions,” the forum brought together government leaders, industry experts, and top institutional representatives, including Li Nan, Director of the Torch Center at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Head of Shenzhen’s Industry Park Office; Li Jun, Chairman of Beihang Tianhui Incubator; and Tom Lam, Founder of AiXel-Labs.
During his remarks, Tom shared AiXel-Labs’ proven cross-border technology incubation approach and the results it has delivered—grounded in the company’s operations in Hong Kong. He highlighted how AiXel-Labs leverages Hong Kong’s position as an international hub for science and innovation, while aligning resources across the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. The result is a full-chain service system: “Cross-Border Incubation—Resource Alignment—Industry Implementation.” In frontier fields such as biomedicine and artificial intelligence, this enables a truly two-way growth pathway—connecting Hong Kong’s university research, international capital, and Mainland industry resources to help innovation-driven ventures scale faster and more effectively.
Tom also emphasized AiXel-Labs’ perspective on the next stage of high-quality development: incubators should go beyond delivering basic support and instead build distinctive capabilities. Through cross-border collaboration, strategic resource integration, and ecosystem co-building, incubators can give startups a stronger platform for growth and real-world commercialization.
With a strong focus on collaboration and exchange, the forum created valuable opportunities for AiXel-Labs to deepen cooperation with peer organizations. Looking ahead, AiXel-Labs will continue to expand its cross-border technology incubation efforts, actively participate in industry exchanges, and bring more high-quality international resources and innovation insights into the Greater Bay Area. The company will also coordinate with key Southern China hubs such as Nansha and Huizhou to help accelerate the landing and growth of promising projects—injecting fresh momentum into the region’s technology innovation ecosystem.
AiXel-Labs Partners with Guangzhou Nansha Service Centre to Elevate Biomedicine and AI Across the Bay Area
Recently, AiXel-Labs’ management team visited the Guangzhou Nansha Service Centre (GNSC) in Hong Kong for a science-and-technology innovation industry exchange. The discussion focused on three priority tracks—biomedicine, cross-border AI collaboration, and high-quality project execution — with a shared goal of strengthening the Bay Area’s innovation ecosystem and accelerating meaningful industrial partnerships.
Both sides agreed to deepen mutual resource sharing and capability building. AiXel-Labs will focus on identifying and supporting high-growth, innovation-driven companies that align with Nansha’s industrial direction—helping promising, breakthrough initiatives move from concept to commercialization. GNSC will provide local implementation and support, policy guidance, and venue coordination, delivering a true one-stop service to help projects launch faster and expand into the broader ecosystem.
This exchange also established durable communication channels and clarified practical collaboration pathways. Going forward, AiXel-Labs and GNSC will work closely to co-build and share resources across key initiatives, supporting the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area in advancing science and technology innovation.
Together, the two organizations will strengthen cross-border AI collaboration, speed up cutting-edge research into real-world applications, and drive high-quality, sustainable growth across the Bay Area.
Tom Lam, Founder of Aixel-Labs Invited as Guest Speaker for the “Offshore Strategies and International Market Development” Forum -
Seizing Opportunities: Unlocking Hong Kong’s Aerospace Business Potential
On March 18, the Zhongguancun Science City Management Committee hosted a successful themed forum titled “Offshore Strategies and International Market Development,” supported by Zhongguancun No. 1. Tom Lam, founder of Hong Kong’s Accelerator, AiXel-Labs, was invited to attend as a guest speaker.The forum centered on the key challenges companies face when expanding globally. It featured senior experts in three critical areas: cross-border investment, financial risk management, and the Beijing–Hong Kong technology innovation ecosystem. Attendees gained practical insights into compliance, financing, and strategies for going global, making the session both highly engaging and informative.
During the event, Lam discussed China’s “Strong Aerospace Nation” strategy and explored Hong Kong’s unique role and opportunities in the commercial aerospace sector. As an active participant in the Beijing–Hong Kong innovation ecosystem, he highlighted the benefits of Hong Kong’s strong legal framework and contract culture. He also shared how companies can leverage Hong Kong’s position as a global hub, helping build strong links between Chinese enterprises and markets across Southeast Asia and beyond. In addition, Lam drew on hands-on collaboration experiences from the Beijing–Hong Kong innovation ecosystem to offer clear direction for technology companies pursuing internationalization.
The forum also included participation from several industry leaders. Attendees engaged in in-depth discussions on real-world obstacles to global expansion. Many commented that the content was both rich and relevant, offering actionable ideas and strategies for businesses looking to enter international markets.
AiXel-Labs Leading the Way: Hong Kong-Shenzhen Cross-Border Industry Expansion
On December 16, the seminar titled “AiXel-Labs Leading the Way: Hong Kong-Shenzhen Cross-Border Industry Expansion” was held in Luohu, Shenzhen. This influential event brought together representatives from the Luohu District Government, prominent industry leaders, and distinguished entrepreneurs from both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Attendees gathered to discuss innovative strategies and explore emerging opportunities for cross-border and global expansion.
The seminar featured in-depth discussions on a range of topics, including the advantages of regional policy support, the role of advanced platforms in empowering businesses, and best practices for practical implementation. Participants also examined approaches to building and strengthening global networks, aiming to foster greater collaboration and sustainable development. Served as a dynamic platform for exchanging insights, forging new partnerships, and charting a course for future industry growth across borders, the event was a remarkable success.
