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CityUHK’s Two World-Class Research Centres Stage at SEAM@InnoHK Launch Ceremony
The third InnoHK research cluster “SEAM@InnoHK” was officially launched on 1 September. Two research centres established by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) in partnership with the University of Cambridge and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have recently joined the SEAM@InnoHK. At the ceremony, the centres showcased their cutting-edge technologies, real-world applications, and future development plans, highlighting CityUHK’s global leadership in sustainable development, advanced manufacturing and materials science.
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CityU launches 1st nationwide HK Tech 300 Start-up Competition to promote start-up entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and mainland China
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) announced in March 2021 the launch of the HK Tech 300 innovation and entrepreneurship programme, which is a large-scale HK$500 million flagship programme aspiring to be the best of its kind among universities in Asia.
20 Jun 2022
CityU HK Tech 300 attracts I&T talent to enhance HK’s competitiveness
How can Hong Kong stand out in the global competition for scientific research talent? According to the latest QS World University Rankings, several universities in Hong Kong are among the best in the international faculty and international students ratios, reflecting a high degree of internationalisation.
17 Jun 2022
1st anniversary of largest university-based innopreneurship programme in Asia — HK Tech 300 spawns over 300 start-ups
Fledgling entrepreneurs are eager to start their own ventures and break new ground as innovation and start-ups begin to show promise. To nurture tech talent and entrepreneurs, City University of Hong Kong (CityU) launched HK Tech 300
02 Jun 2022
49 local start-ups awarded up to HK$1million each from the CityU HK Tech 300 Angel Fund
The first batch of local start-ups to receive investment funding under the HK Tech 300 Angel Fund from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) was announced on 26 April 2022.
26 Apr 2022
CityU and ASTRI strengthen collaboration Join hands to promote research and support the development of HK Tech 300 start-ups
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), deepening their collaboration to develop new research projects by integrating their research and development (R&D) capabilities and intellectual property (IP).
12 Apr 2022
CityU, HKUMed and Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong join hands to introduce portable negative pressure ventilation system in hospital emergency room to reduce COVID-19 cross-infection risk
To support hospitals in Hong Kong to handle the surge in the number of patients amid the fifth wave of COVID-19 in the city, City University of Hong Kong (CityU) modified its fast-track ventilation system invention to meet the practical needs on the medical front line.
07 Apr 2022
CityU’s great success at Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days 2022; including six HK Tech 300 start-ups
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) received tremendous accolades at Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED) 2022 by winning a total of 22 awards, the highest number among local institutions for two years in a row, including one Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury, six Gold Medals, 13 Silver Medals and two Bronze Medals.
30 Mar 2022
Celebrating “University Day” with Popular Science Lecture and HK Tech 300 Start-up Pitching Event
To celebrate “University Day 2022” of City University of Hong Kong (CityU), the Office of the Vice-President (Research and Technology) presented two engaging and exciting online events related to research, innovation and entrepreneurship, under the theme “Research and Technology – Beyond Boundaries” on 17 March.
17 Mar 2022
Record-breaking 80 Start-up Teams Awarded CityU HK Tech 300 Seed Fund Embarking on Entrepreneurship Journey with New Cohort of Mentors
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) held the third round of the Seed Fund Presentation Ceremony today (16 December) for its large-scale flagship innovation and entrepreneurship programme titled HK Tech 300. A record-breaking 80 start-up teams were presented with HK$100,000 each in seed funding. In addition, appreciation certificates were presented to the new cohort of 34 mentors for their support for the young start-up teams commencing their entrepreneurship journeys.
16 Dec 2021