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The HK Tech 300 Expo was held from 23 to 24 May, bringing together about 300 start-ups incubated by CityUHK with more than 60 roadshows, demonstrating how the University’s world-class research achievements and innovative ideas translate into practical applications that foster positive social changes.
CityUHK's IDM and the Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology in Korea signed a MoU in Seoul on 18 March. It aims to establish collaboration on health-related research, particularly in cell and gene therapy, bioinformatics, and biomedical engineering, as well as talent development and commercialising digital health solutions to benefit society.
CityUHK is leading a groundbreaking project to develop an innovative platform for early cancer detection and personalised treatment. Focusing on the enhanced detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs), this initiative aims to improve cancer screening and monitoring.
A delegation from Suzhou visited CityUHK on 11 February to meet with CityUHK senior management. The two sides discussed and exchanged views on topics such as research results transfer, innovation and entrepreneurship, and talent cultivation, and explored opportunities for further cooperation.
CityUHK, MTR and MTRA signed an MoU on 6 January, aiming to establish a partnership to focus on advanced railway-related research, talent development, and innovation while fostering a railway-related I&T ecosystem through collaborative efforts and knowledge exchange.
Professor Michael Yang Mengsu, Senior Vice-President (Innovation & Enterprise) and Yeung Kin Man Chair Professor of Biomedical Sciences at CityUHK, has been elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) in recognition of his significant contributions to innovation, societal welfare, and economic development.
CityUHK achieved remarkable success by winning 25 awards at the 4th AEII. The honours comprised two Special Prizes, 12 Gold Medals, nine Silver Medals and two Bronze Medals, being the highest among local universities.
Hang Seng and CityUHK announced a new collaboration: The Hang Seng x CityUHK HK Tech 300 Innovation Programme on 26 November. It aims to accelerate the growth of local start-ups while nurturing a new generation of talent for the innovation and technology sectors. With this announcement, Hang Seng becomes the first innovative partner of CityUHK HK Tech 300 from the banking sector to promote sustainable entrepreneurship.
Promoting sustainability, championing a green environment and empowering change are fundamental to the academic mission at CityUHK aimed at meeting the UN’s 17 SDGs.
CityUHK held the HK Tech 300 National Start-up Competition 2nd Award Ceremony and the launch of the 3rd Competition at CityUHK (Dongguan). The 3rd Competition will expand to 12 mainland cities, including Dongguan, Hangzhou, and Xi'an, to promote more robust and widespread innovation development.