CUHK Innovation Summit 2026
You are cordially invited to attend CUHK Innovation Summit 2026 on 17 April 2026 (Friday), an annual flagship innovation and investment event jointly organised by CUHK Innovation Limited (CUIL) and the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO), CUHK.
It aims to connect academics, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors for an afternoon of discovery, networking, and idea exchange, strengthening the connection between CUHK startups and the investment community and further supporting CUHK startups in transforming their research outcomes to benefit society. Below are the event details, and a tentative rundown can be found here
Event Details
Date: 17 April 2026 (Friday)
Time: 14:15 – 17:45
Venue: LT7, Lee Shau Kee Building, CUHK
Registration Link: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13730032
❗Registration Deadline: 10 April 2026 (Friday)
What to expect?
- Announcement of the latest development at CUHK Innovation’s investment platform
- Panel by KTO – From Research Excellence to Real World Impact — A Cross Faculty Dialogue on Research Commercialisation
- Bring together Deans from Medicine, Engineering, and Science to examine how academic excellence, translational readiness, and industry engagement converge to drive impactful commercialisation
- Panel by CUIL – Investor–Investee Dialogue: From Fundraising to Partnerships — Building Alignment in Deep-Tech Ventures
– Feature CUIL portfolio companies and their investors, sharing candid insights on fundraising experiences, expectation alignment, and the development of long-term partnerships in deep tech ventures - Project Showcase
– Featuring 10+ CUHK startup teams, who will present their cutting-edge research outcomes and innovative solutions across biomedicine, engineering, and emerging technologies.
Event Rundown
| Time | Session |
| 13:30 – 14:15 | Registration |
| 14:15 – 14:45 | Welcome Remarks by Prof. Mai Har Sham, Pro-Vice-Chancellor / Vice-President (Research), CUHKOpening Remarks by Dr. Norman Chan, Vice-Chairman, The Council of CUHK & Chairman of the Board, CUIL Announcement of new CUIL MoU Partners Group Photo |
| 14:45 – 15:30 | Panel Discussion by KTOTitle: From Research Excellence to Real World Impact — A Cross Faculty Dialogue on Research CommercialisationModerator: Prof. Allen Chan, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer), CUHKGuest Speakers:Prof. Philip Chiu, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, CUHKProf. Hon-ki Tsang, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, CUHKProf. Chunshan Song, Dean of the Faculty of Science, CUHK |
| 15:30 – 16:15 | Panel Discussion by CUIL:Title: Investor – Investee Dialogue: From Fundraising to Partnerships: Building Alignment in Deep-Tech VenturesModerator: Ms. Joyce Ng – Chief Executive Officer, CUILGuest Speakers:Two of CUIL portfolio companies with key investors are featured to provide insights from fundraising experiences, highlighting strategies for achieving fruitful alignment and nurturing collaborative partnerships. |
| 16:15 – 16:25 | Refreshment Break |
| 16:25 – 17:40 | Project Showcase and Networking |
| 17:40 – 17:45 | Closing Remarks by Mr Kelvin Wong, Deputy Director, KTO, CUHK |
Enquiries
vincentlin@cuhk.edu.hk / 3943 9521
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