Event Highlight | CUEA Happy Hour Entrepreneurial Talk Series – Triangular Synergy, Triple-Win Co-Creation: Exploring CUHK’s New Industry–Academia–Research Collaboration Model (05 Sep 2025)

On September 5, 2025, our office hosted the event “Triangular Synergy, Triple-Win Co-Creation: Exploring CUHK’s New Industry–Academia–Research Collaboration Model” as part of the CUEA Happy Hour Entrepreneurial Talk Series 2025. The event was a tremendous success, drawing a packed audience that reflected the strong interest and enthusiasm from our staff, students, and community partners.  

Professor Allen Chan, Associate Vice-President (Knowledge Transfer) at CUHK, and Professor Benny Zee, Director of CUHK’s Knowledge Transfer Office, captivated the audience with their comprehensive insights on industry–academia–research collaboration. Professor Chan, shared his expertise on translating scientific innovation into real-world applications. Professor Zee emphasized the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration and intellectual property management in today’s innovation landscape. 

The Q&A sessions were particularly engaging, with passionate discussions on current hot topics including knowledge transfer strategies, entrepreneurship ecosystem development, and the crucial role of intellectual property management in fostering innovation. Participants actively engaged with both professors, exploring the vast opportunities available through CUHK’s “Dare to Innovate” culture and the limitless possibilities of industry–academia–research cooperation. 

Thank you for the support, and please stay tuned for more updates on our upcoming events! 

Event Page: https://www.orkts.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/events/seminar/happy-hour0905

Video Recording: https://youtu.be/2eFuKo0LR0k

The event was a full house, reflecting the immense interest and enthusiasm of our staff, students and community partners. (Photo: KTO)

The atmosphere is professional and focused, suggesting a lively university knowledge sharing session.  (Photo: KTO)

Professor Allen Chan drew upon his extensive experience in patent strategy and international commercialization. He encouraged CUHK professors to establish businesses that would bring their research to market. (Photo: KTO)

Professor Zee actively encouraged CUHK alumni and professors to deepen their collaborative efforts and capitalize on the abundant investment opportunities available in the Greater Bay Area. (Photo: KTO)

Group photos of Prof. Allen Chan, Prof. Benny Zee and moderator Ms Leona Wong at InnoPort iconic landmark. (Photo: KTO)

During the Q&A session, the overwhelming response and enthusiasm from attendees highlighted the vibrancy of CUHK’s entrepreneurial community. (Photo:KTO) 

Attendees posed thoughtful questions about optimal timing for commercialization, seeking guidance on when to transition research findings into market-ready solutions. (Photo: KTO)

The group appears attentive and engaged, listening to the speakers at the front. (Photo: KTO)