As part of CUHK InnoPort’s signature series, which connects students with entrepreneurs and thought leaders through story-driven dialogues, the CUbicZine “Human Library” continued its journey at Lee Woo Sing College on 30 January 2026. The latest session, themed “Is Social Enterprise Making Money?”, drew the enthusiastic participation of nearly 400 students, who explored how entrepreneurship can balance financial sustainability with social mission.  The event featured two distinguished guest speakers — Mr. Raymond Chau, a CUHK alumnus in Business Administration and Information Engineering, as well as the Founder of Senior Deli; and Mr. Jason Or, Founder of SmartAge Intelligence Limited — who shared their experiences establishing ageing-related social enterprises in Hong Kong. Drawing on their distinct professional paths, both speakers offered valuable insights into building ventures that create measurable social impact through business innovation.  Raymond recounted his transition from a background in business administration and information engineering to founding Senior Deli, an enterprise addressing elders’ nutritional and emotional needs through specially designed soft meals for those experiencing swallowing difficulties. He highlighted how product design, empathy, and market understanding can together drive meaningful change.  Jason, a CUHK EMBA alumnus and former engineer at Microsoft’s U.S. headquarters, shared how his personal experience inspired him to launch SmartAge, a remote care system that leverages AI technology to enhance the safety and independence of seniors. Reflecting on early development challenges, he emphasized the importance of building trust with users, integrating research with practice, and maintaining human-centered innovation.  The discussion then turned to the central question — whether social enterprises can “make money.” Both speakers noted that profitability and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive. Instead, they underscored how effective management, partnerships, and a clear mission enable social enterprises to achieve both financial viability and lasting community value.  In closing, Raymond and Jason encouraged students to approach entrepreneurship with courage, realism, and empathy. They shared that while the path can be demanding, aligning personal drive with social good brings both fulfillment and impact.  InnoPort looks forward to continuing the CUbicZine “Human Library” talk series across CUHK’s colleges, fostering meaningful dialogues that nurture a new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators. Students from Lee Woo Sing College queued to receive InnoPort’s souvenirs. (Photo: KTO) Representatives from KTO’s Communication and Engagement team starts the assembly with an introduction about KTO. (Photo: KTO)    Raymond shared his insights with students. (Photo: KTO)   Jason shared his insights with students. (Photo: KTO) Students participated in an interactive live poll. (Photo: KTO)   Jason explained his AI-enhanced system to the students. (Photo: KTO) Guest speakers answered students’ questions during the Q&A session. (Photo: KTO)    Guest speakers received souvenirs from Prof. YAM Yeung, Master of Lee Woo Sing College. (Photo: KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-innoport-cubiczine-college-assembly-lws

The CUbicZine “Human Library” Talk Series continued its meaningful journey at Chung Chi College Chapel on 23 January 2026, with a deeply reflective session titled “A Goodbye While There’s Still Time.” Building on earlier sessions at Shaw College and TWGHs Lee Ching Dea Memorial College, this third stop invited up to 1000 Chung Chi students to explore profound topics often left unspoken — ageing, death, and what it means to live well till the very end.  Led by Professor Helen Chan from the CUHK Centre for Bioethics and The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, and Mr. Kit Wong, Founder of Grand Ma Limited, the talk encouraged students to approach life and death not as taboos, but as essential conversations grounded in understanding, planning, and compassion.  Professor Chan opened the dialogue by clarifying the idea of Advance Medical Directive (AMD) — legal documents that allow individuals to express their medical preferences before losing decision-making capacity. As Hong Kong prepares to implement AMD legislation in May 2026, she reflected on her decade-long advocacy journey and the significance of empowering families to communicate openly about end-of-life choices. Professor Chan reminded students that the matter of life and death is not only for the elderly. She encouraged young people to see these topics as part of lifelong learning — to think about care, decision-making, and Advance Medical Directives as a way of understanding values and priorities early in life.  Mr. Wong, a former banker turned social innovator and lyricist, then shared how his company Grand Ma Limited fosters intergenerational inclusion by connecting youth and elders through creative projects. Drawing inspiration from his late grandmother, his work bridges generations, helping both young people and seniors rediscover dreams and purpose through cross-age collaboration. He also introduced one of his community innovation concepts — an app playfully named “止甲由” (Stop Cockroach Chaos), a neighbourhood mutual-aid platform designed to connect “cockroach-fearing” residents with local “heroes” willing to help eliminate the pests.  Despite coming from vastly different backgrounds — one grounded in clinical ethics and academic research, the other in creative social enterprise — the chemistry between Professor Chan and Mr. Wong filled the room with warmth and authenticity. Their dialogue demonstrated how empathy, curiosity, and action can intersect across disciplines to inspire new ways of thinking about life, community, and purpose.  InnoPort looks forward to upcoming CUbicZine Human Library series collaborations with other colleges.  The third stop of CUbicZine “Human Library” Talk Series was held in Chung Chi College Chapel. (Photo: KTO) Representatives from KTO’s Communication and Engagement team starts the assembly with an introduction about KTO. (Photo: KTO) Guest speakers came together for an engaging chat. (Photo: KTO) Prof. Chan introduced her research project, titled “「吾」可預計 (Let Me Talk)”. (Photo: KTO) Mr. Wong introduced his company Grand Ma Limited. (Photo: KTO)  Prof. Chan shared her insights with Chung Chi students. (Photo: KTO) Mr. Wong shared his insights with Chung Chi students. (Photo: KTO) Mr. Wong introduced one of his community innovation concepts “止甲由” (Stop Cockroach Chaos) to the audience. (Photo: KTO) Students queued to ask questions. (Photo: KTO)  Guest speakers received souvenirs from Chung Chi College. (Photo: KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-innoport-cubiczine-college-assembly-cc

A group photo of the Hong Kong Techathon+ 10th Edition Opening Ceremony, jointly organised by HKSTP and 15 leading universities and institutions in Hong Kong. (Photo: HKSTP) The week of January 19, 2026, marked a significant milestone for the Hong Kong innovation ecosystem as the Hong Kong Techathon+ 10th Edition concluded with resounding success. CUHK’s young innovators showcased exceptional talent, securing multiple top honors and strengthening international academic-industry ties. Kick-off: Hong Kong Techathon+ 10th Edition The festivities commenced on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP). The opening ceremony was officiated by a distinguished panel of guests from the ecosystem, including: Hon Duncan Chiu, Member of the Legislative Council (Functional Constituency, Technology and Innovation). Mr. Terry Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation Hon Prof. William Wong Kam-fai, MH, Professor of the Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, CUHK. Mr. Kelvin Wong, Deputy Director of the Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK. The event united representatives from HKSTP and leading universities, both locally and globally, setting the stage for an energetic competition focused on cross-disciplinary technology solutions. Global Collaboration: GUIN Forum 2026 On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Global University Innovation Network (GUIN) Forum 2026 was held. Prof. Allen Chan Kwan Chee, Associate Vice-President, represented CUHK as an institutional member, with Mr. Kelvin Wong serving as a panelist to explore challenges and strategies to foster and promote global university-industry technology transfer collaborations. The forum served as a premier platform for global entrepreneurship and university–industry collaboration. With over 30 institutional members, GUIN serves as a premier platform for fostering global entrepreneurship and strengthening university–industry partnerships. The forum featured insightful keynote speeches and engaging panel sessions, encouraging meaningful dialogue and reinforcing the collaborative framework of the international innovation community. Awards Presentation Ceremony The week culminated in the Awards Presentation Ceremony on Saturday, January 24, 2026. CUHK’s young entrepreneurs achieved remarkable success, securing a total of six awards across the Open, Student, and Tech FYP categories. The winning teams were recognized in different critical technology domains. These accolades underscore CUHK’s commitment to nurturing future-ready talent and driving impactful research from the lab to the marketplace. Representatives from other co-organizing universities kicked off the opening ceremony. (Photo: HKSTP) Hon Mr. Duncan Chiu, Member of the Legislative Council (Functional Constituency, Technology and Innovation) (sixth from right), Hon Prof. William Wong Kam-fai, MH, Professor of the Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, CUHK (centre), Mr. Kelvin Wong, Deputy Director of the Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK (sixth from left) with the colleagues of the Venture Acceleration Team of the KTO and CUHK’s startup teams. (Photo: HKSTP) Group photo of Mr. Terry Wong, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (second from left), Mr. Raymond Chu, Associate Director, University Collaborations and Entrepreneurship, Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (first from left),  Prof. Allen Chan Kwan Chee, Associate Vice-President, CUHK (second from right)   Mr. Kelvin Wong, Deputy Director of the Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK (first from right)  (Photo: HKSTP) Mr. Kelvin Wong, Deputy Director of the Knowledge Transfer Office, CUHK (first from right) serving as a panelist in the GUIN Forum 2026 (Photo: HKSTP) Prof. Victor Lau, Head of Venture Acceleration and Social Innovation, KTO, CUHK serving as mentor during the mentoring session. (Photo: VA Team) AI-Powered Smart Wearable for Continuous Blood Pressure and Health Monitoring won the Bronze Award in the Trusted AI & Data Science – Student Group category. (Photo: HKSTP) SpeakRight won the Gold Award in the Trusted AI & Data Science – Student Group category. (Photo: HKSTP) SilverGuard AI won the Silver Award in the Trusted AI & Data Science – Open Group category. (Photo: HKSTP) 菜就多煉 won the Bronze Award in the Life Science & Healthcare – Student Group category. (Photo: HKSTP) Illuminatio Medical Technology won the Gold Award in the Life Science & Healthcare – Open Group category. (Photo: HKSTP) RegenOA – Smart Cartilage Regeneration Platform Based on Piezoelectric Nanomaterials won the Silver Award in the Life Science & Healthcare – Tech FYP category. (Photo: HKSTP) A group photo of HKSTP and 15 leading universities and institutions in Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Techathon+ 10th Edition. (Photo: HKSTP) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-the-hong-kong-techathon-2027

We were delighted to welcome around 20 participants to our recent webinar Empowering Student Success with Kinobi – Driving Social Impact through AI, featuring Mr. Hafiz Kasman, Co‑Founder and CEO of Kinobi AI. During the session, Hafiz shared insights into the challenges faced by higher education institutions and graduates today, including students struggling with meaningful employment, limited access to personalised career guidance, and increasing pressure on universities to demonstrate employability outcomes and return on investment in education. Hafiz introduced Kinobi’s AI‑driven career management platform, which supports students throughout their entire career journey — from assessment and development to job search, internships, employment, and beyond. By transforming career services into a data‑centric, outcomes‑based ecosystem, the platform enables institutions to streamline career support, enhance reporting, and better connect education with employability. Hafiz demonstrated features such as the AI‑powered career portal and resume scoring. The sharing also highlighted Kinobi’s collaboration with institutions in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, including a local case where an AI‑powered Career Management & Life Planning Portal was implemented to support approximately 5,000 students, resulting in improved career readiness and operational efficiency at scale. In addition, Hafiz discussed potential research and collaboration opportunities, including studies on the effectiveness of university career services and exploring automated internship management and career‑related initiatives within higher education and beyond. The webinar recording is now available here. Feel free to revisit the sharing through the archive. CUHK members interested in exploring collaboration opportunities with Kinobi AI may contact us at kto.si@cuhk.edu.hk, and our team will be in touch with you for liaison. If you are looking to develop a new concept or project leveraging your research outcomes, we encourage you to register for our Impact Consultation Session, where our team will work with you to explore potential partnerships and funding avenues to create meaningful social impact through knowledge transfer. Reserve you session here. Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-webinar-empowering-student-success-with-kinobi-driving-social-impact-through-ai-21-january-2026

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Lab & Lounge @CUHK | 從科學到初創：SinoMab的創業之旅🌱 想知道頂尖科研如何落地生根、成為生物科技企業嗎？🤔 馬上參加我們的 Lab & Lounge @CUHK 吧！梁瑞安博士親自分享SinoMab（3681.HK）從頭打造的故事——從分子到藥物、跨越難關，帶動香港生技創新！  📅 日期及時間: 2026年2月6日(五)，下午5:30-7:30 🗣️ 語言: 粵語 📍 地點: UGA @InnoPort 🍷 現場提供輕食飲料!  講者: 梁瑞安博士, SinoMab 創辦人兼 CEO 梁瑞安博士為中國抗體製藥有限公司（SinoMab）創辦人、董事會主席、執行董事及行政總裁，於2001年創立該香港生物科技公司。梁博士持有牛津大學分子生物學哲學博士學位及香港中文大學行政人員工商管理碩士學位，擁有豐富的科學與商業橋樑經驗。其職業歷程涵蓋美國Immunomedics領導職位、香港生物科技研究院董事總經理、耶魯大學博士後研究，亦為現任香港基因組中心董事會成員。  主持: 何國強教授  馬上登記: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13725605   【💡關於 Lab & Lounge @ CUHK】 Lab & Lounge @ CUHK 由 CUHK InnoPort籌辦，是一個以「交流」為核心的知識分享講座系列，嘗試把研究成果從實驗室帶進輕鬆而真誠的對話之中。  在中大，創新想法、突破發現往往來自實驗室、工作室與實地考察。「Lab & Lounge」希望營造一個開放、輕鬆自在的平台，讓知識跨越學科與身份的界限，在社會的不同層面之間自由流動、彼此連結。 Lab & Lounge @CUHK | Science to Startup: The SinoMab Journey🌱 Ever wondered how groundbreaking research becomes a biotech success story? 🤔 Join us for an inspiring Lab & Lounge @CUHK with Dr. Shui On Leung as he shares the journey of building SinoMab (3681.HK) from scratch—turning molecules into medicine, overcoming challenges, and leading innovation in Hong Kong’s biotech scene.  📅 Date & Time: 06 Feb 2026 (Fri), 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 🗣️ Language: Cantonese 📍 Venue: UGA @InnoPort 🍷 Refreshments provided  Speaker: Dr. Shui On Leung, Founder & CEO, SinoMab  Dr. Shui On Leung is the Founder, Chairman, Executive Director, and CEO of SinoMab, a Hong Kong-based biotech company he established in 2001. With a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Oxford and an EMBA from CUHK, Dr. Leung brings decades of experience bridging science and business. His career spans leadership roles at Immunomedics in the U.S., Managing Director of the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology, and postdoctoral research at Yale University. He also serves on the Board of the Hong Kong Genome Institute.  Moderator: Prof. Walter Ho  Register now:  https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13725605 【💡About Lab & Lounge @ CUHK】 Lab & Lounge @ CUHK, organized by CUHK InnoPort, is a pilot knowledge-engagement talk series that brings research out of the lab and into conversation.  At CUHK, world-class ideas are born in laboratories, studios, and fieldwork. Lab & Lounge creates a welcoming, conversational space where these ideas are shared loudly—across disciplines, beyond academia, and into society. 

繼CubicZine「真人圖書館」講座於逸夫書院、崇基學院圓滿舉行後，我們又迎來新一場講座。本次主題為《社企是否為了賺錢？》，特別邀請吞嚥易 Senior Deli 創辦人周益俊先生，以及 智齡生活 SmartAge創辦人柯宇聰先生，分享他們投身樂齡科技的創業歷程。📖✨ 社企不僅能維持營運，更能以企業模式實踐社會使命。兩位講者將從個人背景出發，探討由穩定職涯轉向社企創業的歷程、如何平衡營運與理想，以及創業過程中面對的挑戰與突破。🌱 社企以企業形式解決社會問題，創造社會價值。我們期望透過講座，鼓勵各位深入了解社企，並思考是否願意創立屬於自己的有意義事業。🔥對創業、社企或樂齡科技感興趣的和聲同學，歡迎報名參加！ 📅 日期：2026年1月30日(五)🕦 時間：11:30am – 1:00pm📍 地點：李兆基樓LT6演講廳🎤 嘉賓講者：周益俊先生、柯宇聰先生 【#CubicZine “Human Library” Talk Series 📚】Is social enterprise making money? Following the successful CubicZine “Human Library” talks at Shaw College and Chung Chi College, we are excited to bring you a new session in the series! This time, we will explore the theme “Is social enterprise making money?”, featuring Mr. Raymond Chau, Founder of Senior Deli, and Mr. Jason Or, Founder of SmartAge, who will share their journeys in ageing-related social innovation. 📖✨ Social enterprises can not only sustain their operations, but also fulfil social missions through business models. Drawing on their personal stories, Raymond and Jason will discuss how they transitioned from stable career paths to social entrepreneurship, how they balance business viability with social ideals, and the challenges and breakthroughs encountered along the way. 🌱 By adopting business approaches to address social issues, social enterprises create social value. Through this talk, we hope to encourage participants to learn more about social enterprises and consider whether they may one day build a meaningful venture of their own. 🔥 Students from Lee Woo Sing College are welcome to register! 📅 Date: 30 January 2026 (Friday)🕦 Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm📍 Venue: Lee Shau Kee Building LT6 Lecture Theatre🎤 Guest Speakers: Mr. Raymond Chau, Mr. Jason Or

🎉 知識轉移事務處傳訊及拓展團隊 榮獲中大「正向員工服務獎 2025」🌟 我們團隊很榮幸獲得由中大「正向工作間及員工發展委員會」設立、每兩年一度的 「正向員工服務獎」 嘉許！🙌 🏆 自成立以來，傳訊及拓展團隊（InnoPort團隊）一直致力推動中大校園的創業與創新氛圍，同時積極營造正向工作環境、散發正能量，並鼓勵協作與交流，凝聚校內外創新力量。🌱💛 我們將繼續秉持這份信念，實踐大學倡導的 「正向績效管理文化（Positive Performance Management）」 及 「雅禮文明工作間（Workplace Courtesy and Civility）」，攜手打造一個更有活力、更有溫度的工作空間！💪 我們衷心感謝知識轉移事務處的帶領者岑美霞教授 、徐仲鍈教授、王家達先生及何國強教授一直以來的鼎力支持及悉心指導。期待繼續與大家一同前行！✨ 🎉 KTO Communication and Engagement Team receives CUHK “Positive Workplace Service Award 2025” 🌟 The Communication and Engagement Team (InnoPort Team) is honored to receive the “Positive Workplace Service Award 2025,” sponsored by the Committee on Positive Workplace and Staff Development. 🙌 🏆 Since its establishment, the Communication and Engagement Team (InnoPort) has been dedicated to fostering an entrepreneurial and innovative atmosphere on CUHK campus, while actively cultivating a positive work environment, spreading positive energy, and encouraging collaboration and exchange to bring together innovation talent within and beyond the university. 🌱💛 We will continue to uphold these values and support the University’s “Positive Performance Management” and “Workplace Courtesy and Civility,” working together to build a more dynamic and caring workplace. 💪 We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our management, Prof. Sham, Prof. Benny Zee, Mr. Kelvin Wong and Prof. Walter Ho for their unwavering support and guidance. We look forward to continuing this journey together! ✨

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