The final pitching session of the HKTDC Start-up Express 2026 was held on 25 June 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the initiaitive supports Hong Kong’s strategic development as an international innovation and technology hub by identifying and nurturing high-potential start-ups with global vision. ⋅ Start-up Express is a flagship entrepreneurship development programme designed to empower innovative ventures through comprehensive support, including marketing and promotional opportunities, investor matching, business networking, and partnership development. Each year, 10 outstanding start-ups are selected to receive extensive exposure locally and internationally. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is pleased to announce that 3 of this year’s 10 award-winning start-ups were founded by CUHK members, underscoring the University’s strong capabilities in research translation and innovation. The awarded teamare: 1) Homing Therapeutics Limited (PIC: Prof. LEUNG Kam Tong, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) 2) O-Spheres Limited (PIC: Prof. NGAI To, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) 3) PregnaSense Co., Limited (PIC: Prof. Liona POON Chiu Yee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Full List – HKTDC Start-up Express 2026, To be updated (Top 10 winners) Final Pitching Day of HKTDC Start-up Express 2026, Finalist: Homing Therapeutics Limited (Photo: CUHK KTO)Presenter: Prof. LEUNG Kam Tong (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Final Pitching Day of HKTDC Start-up Express 2026, Finalist: O-Spheres Limited (Photo: HKTDC)Presenter: Prof. NGAI To (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Final Pitching Day of HKTDC Start-up Express 2026, Finalist: PregnaSense Co., Limited (Photo: HKTDC)Presenter: Prof. Liona POON Chiu Yee (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong) Booth Showcase at HKTDC Start-up Express 2026 (Photo: HKTDC)Exhibitor: Homing Therapeutics Limited(From left to right)1st left: Dr. Eric LEUNG, Associate Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong2nd left: Ms. Vin CHAN, Business Development Manager, Homing Therapeutics Limited3rd left: Prof. LEUNG Kam Tong, Co-founder, CEO cum Director, Homing Therapeutics Limited; 4th left: Mr. Kelvin WONG, Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Booth showcase at HKTDC Start-up Express 2026 (Photo: HKTDC) Exhibitor: O-Spheres Limited(From left to right)1st left: Dr. Eric LEUNG, Associate Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong2nd left: Prof. NGAI To, Founder & Chief Scientific Advisor, O-Spheres LimitedCentre: Mr. Kelvin WONG, Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Representatives from O-Spheres Limited Booth Showcase at HKTDC Start-up Express 2026 (Photo: HKTDC)Exhibitor: PregnaSense Co., Limited(From left to right)1st left: Mr. Martin MAN, Research Officer, PregnaSense Co. Limited2nd left: Dr. Aimee PEI, Senior Researcher Officer, PregnaSense Co. LimitedCentre: Mr. Kelvin WONG, Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong4th left: Prof. Liona POON Chiu Yee, Founder, PregnaSense Co. Limited5th left: Dr. Eric LEUNG, Associate Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong  Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-hktdc-start-up-express-2026-25-june-2025

Introduction The Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme aims to help the prospective research teams with good potential to transform, realise and commercialise the research and development (R&D) outcomes and become successful start‑ups within around five years. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will serve as the applicant, while the research team is responsible for carrying out the project. Details Funding support: $10 million to $100 million on matching basis for each successful project application. Project period: Up to 60 months or 36 months if only join second stage. Two stages: Teams may join both the first and second stage, or only the second stage, depending on maturity of transformation of the R&D outcomes. Guideline and Reference Copy of presentation slides in ITC Forum on RAISe+ on 28 Sep 2023 ITC Funding and Administrative Guidelines for RAISe+  ITC Application Form Business Plan Template Letter of Intent Template Comparison of 2023 and 2025 guideline, 2024 and 2025 application form Details https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/knowledge-transfer/funding-support-incubation-program/raise

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The E&M I&T Day 2026, organised by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, was held on 9 June 2026 at the Hong Kong Science Park. With the theme “AI+ Construction”, E&M I&T Day 2026 provided an interactive exchange platform for the trade to share the application, latest developments and innovative achievements of AI in the construction industry. The event brought together 26 exhibitors from Hong Kong and the Mainland, attracting over 400 participants from sectors including innovation and technology, the electrical and mechanical trade, universities and public organisations across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to attend seminars and visit the exhibition. Moreover, online live streaming recorded over 100 000 views. Group photo during the Opening Ceremony of E&M I&T Day 2026. Mr. Kelvin Wong (Deputy Director, KTO; second row, second from left) represented KTO, CUHK. (Photo: EMSD) Prof. Darwin Lau (Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK) presented his project at the seminar session. (Photo: KTO) Prof. Darwin Lau and representatives from the project team in CUHK Booth. (Photo: KTO) Prof. Darwin Lau and representatives from the project team. (Photo: KTO) Group photo of the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) representatives, including Mr. Kelvin Wong (Deputy Director; Second from right) with CUHK project representatives. (Photo: KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-e-m-i-t-day-2026-9-june-2025

Professor Patrick Wong, CUHK’s Associate Vice-President (Research) (second row, 7th from left), Mr. Kelvin Wong, Deputy Director of Knowledge Transfer Office (second row, 8th from left) and Dr Gene Man, Head of Knowledge Transfer Events Management of Knowledge Transfer Office (second row, 5th from left) with CUHK professors and CUHK award recipients. (Photo: HKNGCA) The award ceremony for 12th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 30 May 2026. This year, a record number of 753 projects from 30 tertiary institutions participated in the competition. Students from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) achieved remarkable success at the competition, securing a total of 19 awards across both innovation and entrepreneurship categories. The awards include: one first prize, four second prizes, four third prizes and five merits in the innovation category, and two second prizes, two third prizes and one merit in the entrepreneurship category. Notably, CUHK emerged as one of the top two universities securing the highest number of awards in this competition. Dr. Thomas So, BBS, MH, JP (Executive Director of Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association) gave a welcoming remarks at the ceremony. (Photo: HKNGCA) Ms. Lillian Cheong, JP (Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry) delivered an officiating address at the ceremony. (Photo: HKNGCA) Ms. Phoebe TSE (General Manager, Commercial Banking Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited), addressed the audience at the ceremony. (Photo: HKNGCA) Innovation first prize: Design and Mechanism Analysis of an Inertia-Driven Amphibious RobotZihang WANG (left), student from CUHK’s Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, and Yongzun YANG (right), student from CUHK’s Department of Electronic Engineering, received the first prize (Mathematics and Physics / Mechanics and Control Systems). (Photo: HKNGCA) YANG Yongzun introduced his project to Ms. Lillian CHEONG, JP (Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry). (Photo: KTO CUHK) Group photo of organizers, guests of honors, judges, universities representatives and participants. (Photo: HKNGCA) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-cuhk-wins-19-awards-at-the-12th-hong-kong-university-student-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-competition-30-may-2026

圖一: 香港中文大學參會代表合照留念 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處) (僅限繁中版本) 香港中文大學知識轉移事務處率領六個創新科研項目，參與5月29日於珠海高新區舉行的「廣東省科技成果對接會—港珠澳高校科技成果轉化促進大賽」。是次大賽匯聚港珠澳三地21所高校、208個優質項目，同場競技、深度對接，充分展現大灣區協同創新的蓬勃動能。 本校六個參賽項目涵蓋智能製造、新一代信息技術及生命健康等前沿領域。其中兩個項目憑藉成熟技術與清晰產業化方案脫穎而出, 分別榮獲二等獎及三等獎殊榮，成果備受評審及業界肯定，彰顯港中大科研實力與轉化潛能。 活動期間，珠海市領導、政府部門代表、投資機構及產業龍頭企業親臨現場交流指導，多方就技術落地、場景應用及資本對接進行深入洽談。大賽設置「科技成果超市」及專場對接環節，有效促成高校、政府與產業資本之間的精準連結，顯著提升產學研協同效率。 是次參與不僅提升港中大科研成果在珠海及大灣區的曝光度，更成功吸引珠海政府及投資界高度關注，為團隊進一步拓展珠海及其他內地城市市場奠定堅實基礎。未來，本辦公室將持續深化與內地合作夥伴的聯動，推動兩地知識轉移雙向流動，加速科研成果落地轉化，為粵港澳大灣區創科發展貢獻中大力量。 圖二: 領導致辭 – 黃振球, 珠海市副市長 (照片來源: 主辦方) 圖三: 領導致辭 – 王厚華, 廣東省生產力促進中心副主任 (照片來源: 主辦方) 圖四: 港中大推薦項目 -「單細胞抗藥測試AI 平台」榮獲三等獎殊榮 (照片來源: 主辦方) 圖五: 港中大推薦項目 -「從”夠不到”到”做得好”: 柔性手術機械人開啟神經外科與自然腔道手術新時代」榮獲二等獎殊榮 (照片來源: 主辦方) 圖六: 香港中文大學知識轉移事務處副處長 – 王家達向珠海市委書記- 陳勇簡介香港中文大學本次參會項目與最新狀況 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處) 圖七: 港中大參會代表 -趙銳 (ExoTech HK Limited)向珠海市委書記- 陳勇展示下一代跨關節模塊化外骨骼的應用 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處) 圖八: 港中大參會代表 -馮正於港珠澳高校科技成果轉化促進大賽 (決賽環節)上台路演 (照片來源: 主辦方)進選決賽項目 : 「從”夠不到”到”做得好”: 柔性手術機械人開啟神經外科與自然腔道手術新時代」 圖九: 港中大參會代表 -孫汶鍵於港珠澳高校科技成果轉化促進大賽 (決賽環節)上台路演 (照片來源: 主辦方)進選決賽項目 : 單細胞抗藥測試AI平臺 圖十: 港中大參會代表 -趙銳於成果超市路演舞台向投資者, 潛在合作方作出展示講解 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處)展示項目: 下一代跨關節模塊化外骨骼 圖十一: 港中大參會代表 -柯征沂於成果超市路演舞台向投資者, 潛在合作方作出展示講解 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處)展示項目: 超級血管細胞治療缺血性疾病 圖十二: 港中大參會代表 -王子瑋於成果超市路演舞台向投資者, 潛在合作方作出展示講解 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處)展示項目: AuroraEpitope — 基於長讀長測序的非經典新抗原mRNA腫瘤疫苗 圖十三: 港中大參會代表 -裴曉萌於成果超市路演舞台向投資者, 潛在合作方作出展示講解 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處)展示項目: 一項適用于大規模篩查妊娠期併發症的創新型三基因血液檢測法 圖十四: 港中大參會代表 -趙銳於成果超市中接受當地媒體採訪 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處)展示項目: 下一代跨關節模塊化外骨骼 圖十五: 港中大參會代表 -王子瑋於成果超市中接受當地媒體採訪 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處)展示項目: AuroraEpitope — 基於長讀長測序的非經典新抗原mRNA腫瘤疫苗 圖十六: 港中大參會代表 -裴曉萌於成果超市中接受當地媒體採訪 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處)展示項目: 一項適用于大規模篩查妊娠期併發症的創新型三基因血液檢測法 圖十七： 香港中文大學知識轉移事務處副處長-王家達與兩個得獎項目代表合照留念 (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95%E5%9B%9E%E9%A1%A7-%E5%BB%A3%E6%9D%B1%E7%9C%81%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E6%88%90%E6%9E%9C%E5%B0%8D%E6%8E%A5%E6%9C%83-%E6%B8%AF%E7%8F%A0%E6%BE%B3%E9%AB%98%E6%A0%A1%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E6%88%90%E6%9E%9C%E8%BD%89%E5%8C%96%E4%BF%83%E9%80%B2%E5%A4%A7%E8%B3%BD-29-may-2026

On 22 May 2026, the second Lab & Lounge @CUHK networking talk was held at the UGA event hall, InnoPort. Themed “University Research. Made by Hong Kong: Chinese Medicine ‘Port’?”, the evening brought together researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals to explore how Chinese medicine can evolve from academic discovery into globally competitive health solutions.  Moderated by Professor Walter Ho, Consultant to the Knowledge Transfer Office of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the session featured Professor Kam Ming Ko, Professor in the Division of Life Science at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology; Ms. Ming Pang, Founder and CEO of KADOSH Health & Beauty Company Limited; and Ms. Vanessa Lau, Marketing Manager, the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology Limited (HKIB). Together, they offered complementary perspectives spanning scientific research, entrepreneurship, and industrial translation—unpacking how innovation in Chinese medicine can move from lab to market within Hong Kong’s growing ecosystem.  The evening began with informal networking over light refreshments, as participants from diverse backgrounds—including faculty members, students, alumni, and industry partners—gathered in a relaxed, open setting.  Professor Kam Ming Ko opened the discussion by grounding the audience in the scientific foundations of Chinese medicine, illustrating how rigorous pharmacological research supports the development of evidence-based health applications.  Building on this foundation, Ms. Ming Pang shared her journey from research insight to brand and business creation. Drawing from her experience in founding KADOSH Health & Beauty and her earlier work with NutriGreen™, she spoke candidly about the challenges of commercialization, the importance of market positioning, and how to translate scientific value into products that resonate with consumers.  From an industry and production perspective, Ms. Vanessa Lau provided a behind-the-scenes look at how laboratory results are scaled into GMP-compliant manufacturing and prepared for global markets. Her sharing highlighted the operational and regulatory considerations essential for bringing Chinese medicine innovations to an international stage.  Organized by CUHK InnoPort, Lab & Lounge @CUHK aims to transform research into dialogue—creating a welcoming environment where knowledge is shared across disciplines and meaningful connections can take root across academia, industry, and society. Participants mingled at UGA Event Hall before the session began, fostering early connections in a relaxed setting. (Photo: KTO)  Guests enjoyed refreshments while engaging in informal conversations. (Photo: KTO) Prof. Walter Ho gave an opening remark. (Photo: KTO) Prof. Kam Ming Ko shared insights on the scientific foundations of Chinese medicine. (Photo: KTO) Ms. Ming Pang discussed the journey from research to brand and market. (Photo: KTO) Ms. Vanessa Lau highlighted the path from lab results to GMP manufacturing and global markets. (Photo: KTO)  Scholars engaged in a dynamic exchange of ideas.  (Photo: KTO) Prof. Ho presented souvenirs to the speakers after the session. (Photo: KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-innoport-lab-lounge-ep-2

Applications OPEN NOW💡 A golden opportunity for scientists and research teams to scale their impact and accelerate innovation! 🚀 The 4th Hong Kong SciTech Pioneers Award 2026-2027, hosted by the Y LOT Foundation, co-organized with the Hong Kong Jiangsu Science and Technology Innovation Center, and funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), is now officially OPEN for applications. This award highlights breakthroughs in Deep Tech, Biotechnology, ESG, Future Innovation, and Technology Transfer. This is an incredible platform to take your research to a bigger stage—gain widespread attention, professional recognition, and invaluable networking with future partners and supporters. Don’t miss out on this chance to shine! It’s time to let your innovation be seen and transform your research from the lab into industrial applications. 💡 Deadline: 10 June 2026 丨APPLY NOW 👉https://y-lot.org/hong-kong-scitech-pioneers-award-2026-27/