【Upcoming Event】 Register NOW! Startup 101: A Journey through Product Realization You are cordially invited to join our upcoming Startup 101: A Journey through Product Realization on 23 May, 2025 (Fri) from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at UGA, InnoPort, CUHK. We are honoured to have Dr. Cathy Jim, the Director of RHT NCOO Group to host the session with us. During the session, she will share her insights on best practices for product development, including strategies for overcoming common challenges in execution. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a dynamic discussion, asking questions and gaining valuable advice. Additionally, the event will feature a networking session, allowing attendees to connect with CUHK startup teams and fellow entrepreneurs. This is a unique chance to build relationships, collaborate on ideas, and explore potential partnerships within the vibrant CUHK startup community. Event Details: Date: 23 May, 2025 (Fri) Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Venue: UGA, InnoPort, CUHK. Language: English Event Highlights: Experience and expertise in transforming concepts into execution and product realization, along with a networking session with CUHK startup teams. Register NOW! https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13708657 To receive a coffee coupon provided during the event. (Available on a first-come, first-served basis)

MBα@InnoPort  行銷x品牌經營 大師班#2回歸喇！🌟在這個「人比品牌先被看見」的時代，學會介紹自己，比你想的更重要。今次主題為——「如何令自己變紅？一堂課，教你宣傳你的初創企業」🚀 無論你是正在創業、打造副業、經營社交媒體賬號，還是想讓更多人理解你的想法，今次大師班都可以讓你更清楚地表達自己、定位自己、推廣自己。我們將探討Andy Warhol的「15分鐘成名定律」，並教你提升個人知名度的品牌塑造技巧。🛠️🎯📅 日期: 2025年5月30日(星期五)🕒 時間: 17:30 – 19:00📍 地點: UGA, InnoPort, CUHK講者：🎤Mr. Basil Cheung (Elio Brand Consultancy創辦人及品牌顧問、中大新傳講師)🎤Ms. Deon Wong (香港獨立女攝影師，曾與多間知名廣告公司及時尚雜誌合作)立即報名👉: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13708598千萬不要錯過今次機會，推動你的startup事業更上一層樓。到時見！✨MBα@InnoPort Master Class #2 is coming back! 🌟In an era where individuals are seen before brands, learning to introduce yourself is more important than you think. The theme of our upcoming master class is – “How to Make Yourself Famous? Leveraging Publicity to Grow Your Startup and Business!” 🚀 Whether you’re starting a business, building a side hustle, managing a social media account, or just want more people to understand your ideas, this masterclass can help you express yourself, position yourself, and promote yourself more clearly. We will explore Andy Warhol’s “15 Minutes of Fame” theory and teach you key personal branding techniques to boost your visibility. 🛠️🎯📅 Date: 30 March 2025 (Friday)🕒 Time: 17:30 – 19:00📍 Venue: UGA, InnoPort, CUHKSpeakers:🎤Mr. Basil Cheung (Founder & Brand Consultant of Elio Brand Consultancy, Lecturer at the School of Journalism and Communication, CUHK)🎤Ms. Deon Wong (Portrait & Commercial Photographer based in Hong Kong, works with well-known advertising agencies and magazines)Register Now👉: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13708598 Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and take your business to the next level. We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

【CUHKAwards】Mui Tsz Lam Revitalisation Project wins Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the THE Awards Asia 2025Congratulations to Professor Thomas Chung of the CUHK School of Architecture and his team! Their “Mui Tsz Lam Revitalisation Project” has been awarded the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Asia “Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences”.This project, supported by the Countryside Conservation Office’s Countryside Conservation Funding Scheme, is centred on collaborative restoration and brings together villagers, students, and volunteers to revitalise the 360-year-old Hakka village of Mui Tsz Lam. It sets a new benchmark for sustainable placemaking and rural conservation in Hong Kong.Read more: CUHK News Release https://shorturl.at/iectUProfessor Chung has consistently emphasised in past interviews that architecture is not just about renovation, but about connecting people with place, culture, and the environment. He has led students and volunteers into the countryside, using a co-creative approach to restore the “Old House” and “Mural House”, and transformed the Old House into “Mui Tsz Lam Commons”, a community cooperative that now serves as an education and research base for CUHK. Over the past four years, more than 250 villagers, volunteers, students, and NGO members have participated, breathing new life into the village.Professor Thomas Chung shared: “This land gives me a sense of authenticity, which motivates me to conduct research and experiments. I hope that through this project, more people will become aware of local culture and participate in rural conservation, so that together we can preserve Hong Kong’s precious rural memories.”Read more: CubicZine interview https://shorturl.at/0eN9q == 【中大榮譽】 梅子林復育計劃榮獲泰晤士高等教育亞洲大獎 恭喜中大建築學院鍾宏亮教授及團隊！由他們主導的「梅子林復育計劃」榮獲2025年度泰晤士高等教育亞洲大獎「藝術、人文與社會科學年度研究獎」。這項目該獲鄉郊保育辦公室鄉郊保育資助計劃資助，以協作修復為核心，結合村民、學生、義工力量，活化擁有360年歷史的客家村落，推動可持續地方營造，成為香港鄉村保育新典範。 中大新聞： https://shorturl.at/iectU 鍾教授曾接受CubicZine訪問，一直強調建築不只是裝修，而是連繫人與地方、文化與環境。他帶領學生和義工走入鄉郊，以共創方式修復「老屋」和「壁畫屋」，並將「老屋」轉化為社區合作社「众舍」，成為教育與研究基地。四年來，已動員超過250位村民、義工、學生及非政府組織成員參與，讓村落重現生機。 鍾教授分享：「這塊土地有種真實感，令我有動力去做研究、實驗。希望透過這個計劃，啟發更多人關注本地文化、參與鄉村保育，一起為香港留住珍貴的鄉土記憶。」 閱讀文章： https://innoport.cuhk.edu.hk/single-cubiczine/thomaschung/

HKAI LAB is now accepting applications at https://www.hongkongai.org Application deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025 Apply NOW!  https://hongkongai.org/accelerator-program/ HKAI Lab focuses on advancing the frontiers of AI through cutting-edge technologies and expertise, while also empowering startups to develop and commercialize their AI inventions and technologies. The aim is to nurture AI and data talents and boost the development of technology in Hong Kong. HKAI Lab offer a 12-month Acceleration Program and run two cohorts every year.  Key advantages are including: ·        GPU-equipped computer resources ·        Funding support opportunity ·        Deep learning platforms ·        Free cloud service credits ·        Advisory and Consultation ·        Exposure and networking* ·        Free office space

(僅限繁中版本) “創新融合·共築未來”港澳青年浙江行活動於2025年4月17日至20日在浙江省舉行，吸引了來自港澳高校的百餘個科創專案團隊代表前來考察交流。此次活動以習近平新時代中國特色社會主義思想為指導，旨在深入貫徹黨的二十大精神，推動港澳與浙江在科技創新和產業發展方面的深度融合。  本次活動圍繞促進科技創新和產業創新深度融合的主題，設置了啟動儀式、主旨演講、青創面對面和揭牌儀式等多個環節。參與者通過現場推介、項目路演和結對合作等方式，與省內的科創平臺、產業平臺、龍頭企業及投資機構展開深入交流，推動合作與發展。 香港中文大學共有8支隊伍參與此次活動，涵蓋了多個創新領域 (包括 生物醫藥, 高級裝備, 人工智慧及新能源新材料等)。香港中文大學團隊展示了他們的科研專案，積極尋求與浙江企業的合作機會。香港中文大學參會代表表示，此次活動讓他們深刻體會到浙江在科技創新領域的活力與潛力。期待能夠借此機會，與浙江的企業和高校建立更緊密的合作關係，推動科研專案落地。 圖二: 港澳高校代表共同揭牌 “港澳青年杭州未來科技城實踐基地” (照片來源: 浙江統戰) 左五 : 香港中文大學研究及知識轉移服務處處長 – 徐仲鍈教授 圖三: 香港中文大學代表 (包括參會團隊, 研究及知識轉移服務處)合照留念 (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖四: 香港中文大學代表 (醫學院博士生 – 單政銘) 向杭州”六小龍”企業代表提問, 學習杭州創新驅動力 (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖五: 香港中文大學代表隨團訪行 “阿里雲谷” (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖六: 香港中文大學參會代表 (工程學院博士 – 廖鴻鵬博士) 通過項目路演, 與省內的科創平臺、產業平臺、龍頭企業及投資機構展開深入交流 (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖七: 香港中文大學參會代表 (工程學院博士 – 富鑫磊) 通過項目路演, 與省內的科創平臺、產業平臺、龍頭企業及投資機構展開深入交流 (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖八: 香港中文大學參會代表 (醫學院博士生 – 單政銘 ) 通過項目路演, 與省內的科創平臺、產業平臺、龍頭企業及投資機構展開深入交流 (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖九: 香港中文大學參會代表 (工程學院博士 – 高沪昕博士 ) 通過項目路演, 與省內的科創平臺、產業平臺、龍頭企業及投資機構展開深入交流 (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖十: 香港中文大學參會代表 (醫學院博士 – 歐芳紅博士) 通過項目路演, 與省內的科創平臺、產業平臺、龍頭企業及投資機構展開深入交流 (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖十一: 香港中文大學參會代表 (工程學院博士 – 丁文鏑博士 ) 通過項目路演, 與省內的科創平臺、產業平臺、龍頭企業及投資機構展開深入交流 (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖十一: 香港中文大學參會代表 (工程學院博士 – 丁文鏑博士 ) 通過項目路演, 與省內的科創平臺、產業平臺、龍頭企業及投資機構展開深入交流 (照片來源: ORKTS) 圖十三: 香港中文大學參會代表 (工程學院博士 – 史向前博士 ) 項目路演後,獲邀當地傳媒採訪, 分享本次活動體會與思考。 (照片來源: ORKTS) Details:https://www.orkts.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95%E5%9B%9E%E9%A1%A7%EF%BD%9C%E3%80%8C%E6%B8%AF%E6%BE%B3%E9%9D%92%E5%B9%B4%E4%BA%BA%E6%89%8D%E6%B5%99%E6%B1%9F%E8%A1%8C%E3%80%8D%E6%B4%BB%E5%8B%95-17-april-%E2%80%93-20-april-2025

We are thrilled to share the success of our recent collaboration, “Innovate & Elevate with New Gen Creative—Marketing Consultation for Startups@InnoPort,” with the CUHK School of Journalism and Communication (JC). This event marked the culmination of a two-month program in which master students in Advertising from CUHK JC engaged in in-depth discussions with our InnoPeers Startup Teams (SmartAge Intelligence, Doko Tech, DaTong, FACCi, and PLACY®–Physics Literacy Academy for Children and Youth). The students hailing from diverse cultural backgrounds and marketing experiences, analysed the companies and devised comprehensive marketing plans. Let’s hear what the participants say! Mr. Leo CHANCo-founder of FACCi and student in the Integrated BBA Program at CUHK Collaborating with master’s students is invaluable. We love exchanging ideas with them and inspiring each other with exceptional marketing ideas. This opportunity strengthens our brand positioning strategy and target market segments. As the project progresses, the student team and we have developed a good working relationship. FACCi is looking forward to more collaboration opportunities! Company Website: https://www.facci.ltd/ Mr. Jason ORCEO of SmartAge Intelligence Limited I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to InnoPort and CUHK’s School of Journalism and Communication for organizing this program. This opportunity allowed us to receive invaluable feedback from talented marketing students, and their innovative ideas provided a fresh perspective on our marketing strategies. The insights gained have been incredibly beneficial, and I look forward to potential future collaborations. Thank you once again for facilitating such a meaningful experience! Company Website: https://smart-age.net/chi/ Ms. Phoebe YIPStudent of the Master of Advertising at CUHK One of the highlights was diving deep into Theory in Advertising and Communication. Understanding how audiences think, feel, and behave when they see an ad was eye-opening. These theories don’t just stay on paper—they’ve inspired me to think more strategically and creatively about crafting impactful campaigns. A huge thank you to Terri and Basil—your guidance has been a game-changer. The knowledge and skills you’ve shared with us have been truly invaluable, pushing us to connect theory with reality. Source: Ms. Phoebe Yip’s LinkedIn Post Learn More

The International Forum on Biomedicine and Research Excellence 2025 was co-organised by the Faculty of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities, and was successfully organised on 14 April 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As a flagship event of the Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference 2025, the half-day forum convened leading global experts, innovators, and thought leaders to explore groundbreaking and future directions in biomedicine and innovative medicine.  Key themes explored at the forum included AI in healthcare, advanced diagnostics, medical robotics, Alzheimer’s disease and neural network, and synthetic cell technology, which delivered thought-provoking insights and inspire transformative discussions to the audience. Welcome Remarks by Professor Dennis LO (CAS Academician, Vice-Chancellor and President, CUHK). (Photo: ORKTS) Presentation of souvenirs and group photo of all the speakers. (Photo: ORKTS) Presentation by Professor Edvard I. MOSER (Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine 2014).  (Photo: ORKTS) Presentation by Professor Dennis LO (CAS Academician, Vice-Chancellor and President, CUHK). (Photo: ORKTS) Presentation by Professor LU Lin (CAS Academician, President of Peking University Sixth Hospital). (Photo: ORKTS) Presentation by Professor Bradley NELSON (Professor, Robotics and Intelligent Systems, ETH Zürich). (Photo: ORKTS) Presentation by Professor LIU Chenli (President, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology Chinese Academy of Sciences). (Photo: ORKTS) Presentation by Professor WANG Yongjun (President, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University). (Photo: ORKTS) Presentation by Professor Owen KO (Assistant Dean (Research), Faculty of Medicine, CUHK). (Photo: ORKTS) Professor Allen CHAN (Associate Vice-President, CUHK; far right) and Professor Philip CHIU (Dean, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK) moderating the panel discussion session, themed “Revolutionising Healthcare: The Future of Biomedicine in 2035”. (Photo: ORKTS) Details: https://www.orkts.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-international-forum-on-biomedicine-and-research-excellence-14-april-2025

The 2nd “Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference” and 2nd “Xiangjiang Nobel Forum” 2025 was organised in parallel to the Business of Innovation and Technology Week from 13 – 16 April 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, following the success of the inaugural events last year. The 2025 edition of the conference was organised by the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities (HKAABU), co-organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Chinese Institute of electronics, and Beijing Overseas Friendship Association. This year, nearly 1,000 people attended the opening ceremony, including seven Nobel laureates and Turing Award recipients, as well as over 90 academicians and world-leading scientists from home and abroad. The conference brought together Nobel laureates, Turing Award recipients and renowned academicians and scientists from around the world to share insights on frontier topics in the realms of big data, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and novel materials. A diverse range of activities aimed at driving the development through gathering global cutting-edge scienfic research and technological innovation, and to empower Hong Kong to tranform into a platform for global top talents and into an international hub for high-tech innovations. The Chinese University of Hong Kong showcased four projects at the “Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Guangdong, Hong Kong & Macao Innovation and Technology Achievement Exhibition” organised by HKAABU over the period of the conference. Welcome Remarks by Ms. LI Ran (President, Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities). (Photo: ORKTS) Pre-recorded Speech by Mr. John LEE, GBM, SBS, PDSM, PMSM (Chief Executive, HKSAR). (Photo: ORKTS) Guest Address by Mr. LIU Guangyuan (Deputy Director, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong S.A.R.). (Photo: ORKTS) Guest Address by Ms. XU Xiaolan (Chairperson, Chinese Institute of Electronics). (Photo: ORKTS) Guest Address by Prof. SUN Dong, JP (Secretary of Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, HKSAR). (Photo: ORKTS) Group photo of Prof. SUN Dong, JP (Secretary of Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau, HKSAR; centre), Ms. LI Ran (President, Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities; second left) and CUHK project representatives during the VIP Tour. (Photo: ORKTS) Prof. LI Zheng (Department of Surgery, CUHK; right) and Mr. CHAN Wai Shing (representative of showcased project “System and Method for Endoluminal Tissue Manipulation”; left). (Photo: ORKTS) (Left to right) Mr. Eddie LEUNG and Dr. Simon WANG representing showcased project “LEAPLUG™ Sulfur-based Flow Battery Energy Storage System”. (Photo: ORKTS) (Left to right) Mr. NIE Guangshuai and Mr. JIN Zheyu representing showcased project “Regenerative Enhancers for Musculoskeletal Disorders”. (Photo: ORKTS) Dr. LIU Liangdong representing showcased project “O-Spheres SunBlocker – Next Generation Sun Protection Materials”. (Photo: ORKTS) Project Name Project InvestigatorFacultyDepartmentSystem and Method for Endoluminal Tissue ManipulationProf. Philip CHIU, Prof. Zheng LI, Dr. Hon Chi YIPFaculty of MedicineDepartment of SurgeryLEAPLUG™ Sulfur-based Flow Battery Energy Storage SystemProf. Yi-chun LUFaculty of EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical and Automation EngineeringRegenerative Enhancers for Musculoskeletal DisordersProf. Patrick YUNG, Prof. Ling QIN, Prof. Jiankun XUFaculty of MedicineDepartment of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyO-Spheres SunBlocker – Next Generation Sun Protection MaterialsProf. To NGAIFaculty of ScienceDepartment of Chemistry Details: Event Highlight | 2nd “Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference” and 2nd “Xiangjiang Nobel Forum” 2025 (13 – 16 April 2025)

The third edition of InnoEX, themed “Innovate • Automate • Elevate”, was successfully held on 13-16 April 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year, the InnoEX co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) was held concurrently with the 21st Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition). The two exhibitions together featured more than 2,800 exhibitors from 29 countries and showcase intelligent solutions to address industry pain points and unlock new business opportunities. Professionals from the innovation and technology sector, investors, trade buyers and end users from various industries including SMEs are invited to visit and source.the fairs attracted 88,000 buyers from 139 countries and regions, mainly from mainland China, India, Japan, Korea and the United States, highlighting Hong Kong’s advantages in its pursuit to become an international innovation and technology (I&T) centre. Welcome Remarks by Ms. Margaret FONG (Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council). (Photo: ORKTS) Welcome Remarks by Mr. Paul Chan, GBM, GBS, MH, JP (Financial Secretary, HKSARG). (Photo: ORKTS) Group photo of officiating guests at the opening ceremony of InnoEX. (Photo: ORKTS) Prof. Hon. Kam Fai WONG (Member of the Legislative Council, HKSAR; second left) showing his support at our CUHK booth showcasing the project of Prof. Xi CHEN (Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK; second right). (Photo: ORKTS) Prof. Zheng LI (Department of Surgery, CUHK; second left) and representatives. (Photo: ORKTS) Prof. Xi CHEN (Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK; third left) and representaitives. (Photo: ORKTS) Prof. Yeung YAM (Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, CUHK; sixth left) and representatives. (Photo: ORKTS) Prof. Helen MENG (Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management; front left) introducing to Ms. Lillian Cheong, JP (Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, HKSARG; front right) and a government official from Fujian province (front centre). (Photo: ORKTS) List of Project  Project NameProject InvestigatorFacultyDepartmentAI-powered Digital Twin and Drone Technologies for Smart City ApplicationsProf. Benmei CHEN and Prof. Xi CHENFaculty of EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical and Automation Engineering Details: https://www.orkts.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-innoex-13-16-april-2025