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CityUHK held the HK Tech 300 Expo, a large-scale innovation and entrepreneurship exhibition, from 23 to 24 May 2025 at the University campus. The two-day event brought 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 faculty, researchers and HK Tech 300 start-up teams excel at the 50th IEIG with 33 awards.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) researchers excelled at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG), securing 33 awards. Their achievements include one Special Prize, five Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, nine Gold Medals, 16 Silver Medals, and two Bronze Medals. This remarkable success highlights CityUHK’s global leadership in high-calibre research and innovation.
Professor Michael Yang Mengsu, Senior Vice-President (Innovation & Enterprise) and Yeung Kin Man Chair Professor of Biomedical Sciences, proudly extended his congratulations to all the award recipients for their achievements. He remarked that their accomplishments reflect CityUHK’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence on a global scale, as well as their dedication to making positive impacts on both Hong Kong society and the world.
The Institute of Digital Medicine (IDM) of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology (SAIHST), in Korea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Seoul on 18 March 2025.
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) becomes the only university in Hong Kong this year to secure a place in the prestigious global top 100 universities worldwide for most US patents granted and lead among all local institutions for the 9th consecutive year, ranking 32nd globally and 6th in Asia, further solidifying its leadership as a leading hub for research and innovation in Hong Kong that develops solutions to address global challenges.
Cancer continues to be a leading cause of mortality worldwide, highlighting the urgent need to develop more advanced, efficient, and early detection methods. Addressing this critical need, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is leading a groundbreaking research project aimed at developing an innovative technology platform for early detection of cancer and personalised treatment.