Hong Kong might get its own dedicated esports venue, "sponsored by none other than the regional government," according to Angelos Anastasopoulos of THE ESPORTS OBSERVER. The Cyberport technology park, owned by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is reportedly "exploring the idea of constructing an in-house esports space with high-end facilities." Last week, the park administration issued a report to the Innovation & Technology Bureau of Hong Kong, "analyzing its plan to create a venue" to host esports events, tournaments and conventions. This includes a proposal to leverage the Cyberport Creative Micro Fund, which offers HK$100,000 ($12,800) to eligible startups. The administration "wants to make the grants more accessible to game developers," especially if their project concerns augmented and virtual reality. The Hong Kong E-Sports Association confirmed it will support the new initiative, "but only under one term." HKEA President Eric Yeung Chuen-sing mentioned that the Telegraph Bay, where Cyberport is located, is "not easily accessible" and suggested that "the government provides free shuttle bus services during big events" (THE ESPORTS OBSERVER, 12/12).
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