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Returning to Hong Kong from abroad recently, I experienced Libpet’s APS (Autonomous Passenger Service) robot at the Hong Kong International Airport. This wasn't a conceptual product sitting in a showroom; it was operating in a real-world airport environment. After inputting the destination, the robot navigated the route and carried the passenger directly to the designated area.

The low-altitude economy in Hong Kong might not initially take off with flying taxis or drone food delivery. Instead, its true launching pad could be an old building, a facade, a construction site, or urban infrastructure requiring long-term inspection. Recently in an MBA class, a student group conducted a case study on Alpha AI, a local Hong Kong startup.

If the "One-Person Company" (OPC) were merely a buzzword, Hong Kong might not need to take it too seriously. However, it has clearly evolved beyond just a trend. In 2025, the number of startups in Hong Kong surged to a record high of 5,221, employing 19,753 people—proving that the ecosystem is stronger than ever.

Recently, the concept of the "One-Person Company" (OPC) has been gaining massive traction—and this trend extends far beyond social media hype. According to the latest report from Carta, approximately 36% of startups founded on its platform in 2025 were led by a sole founder, up from 31% in 2024.