In the inaugural Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Entrepreneurship Competition finals held in Foshan on September 27, one of our portfolio companies rose to prominence. Amid fierce competition—150 finalists selected from over 7,000 entries—this Hong Kong startup earned the Bronze Award in the AI & Robotics track for its pioneering work in visual-tactile sensors. Alongside the accolade, it has been offered an intent investment of HKD 60 million, signaling strong investor confidence.

The award-winning project has developed a compact visual-tactile sensor that addresses common shortcomings in current robotic sensing technologies. Most notably, it combines both visual and touch feedback—unlike many industry peers that focus on only one sense. Using tactile signals and reinforcement learning, the startup aims to enable robot hands to perform tasks requiring precise grip control and nuanced sensing—useful for applications ranging from assistive prosthetics to dexterous robotic manipulation.

Founders report that winning the award significantly increased their visibility across the Greater Bay Area, generating interest from mainland investors and opening doors to supply chain and market expansion opportunities. With support from academic institutions and technology innovation hubs, this startup is now well-positioned to scale.

The deep-tech innovation—especially in the intersection of AI, robotics, and healthcare—holds transformative potential. We are proud to be supporting this team and look forward to seeing their next milestones.