HICOOL 2026全球创业大赛报名通道开启 HICOOL 2026全球创业大赛现已启动，报名通道同步开启，报名截止日期为2026年4月15日，向世界各地的创业项目发出邀约，邀请创业者在全球舞台上展示自己、加速成长。 HICOOL 2026全球创业大赛赛道 1. 人工智能/机器人、2. 集成电路/量子信息、3. 5G/6G/物联网/智慧城市、4. 区块链/金融科技、5. 医药健康/医疗器械/脑机接口、6. 生物技术/健康服务、7. 高端仪器设备/通用型关键零部件、8. 关键新材料/绿色先进能源/低碳环保、9. 智能装备/新能源智能汽车/空天技术、10. 软件和信息服务/科技服务、11. 现代农业/食品科技、12. 文化创意 HICOOL 2026全球创业大赛共设置200个项目获奖名额。其中： 一等奖名额12个，奖金200万元人民币； 二等奖名额36个，奖金100万元人民币； 三等奖名额68个，奖金50万元人民币； 优胜奖名额84个，奖金20万元人民币。 此外，大赛针对推荐参赛项目的伯乐设置了伯乐奖。 除奖金外，大赛还将为获奖项目的参赛人提供在京人才落户、医疗就诊、出入境（仅针对海外组一二三等奖项目）、社会保险（仅针对海外组一二三等奖项目）、科研物品入境（仅针对海外组一二三等奖项目）等在京生活和工作所需的支持，以及企业服务、孵化培训、产品展示、资本对接、产业对接、媒体宣传等资源赋能和“全生命周期”的专业服务。 2026大赛赛期： 报名：启动之日-2026年4月15日 初评：2026年4月下旬 初赛：2026年5月-6月 复赛：2026年7月 决赛：2026年8月 HICOOL全球创业者峰会暨创业大赛 HICOOL全球创业者峰会暨创业大赛，是北京市以海内外人才创业大赛为主体的综合性国际人才活动，是国际性的全球创业者交流盛会。HICOOL始终坚持“以创业者为中心”，寻找全球优质创业项目，为其对接在京创业过程中所需的资金资源、政策资源、办公空间，着力打造多层级、多维度、多元化的国际创业模式。 HICOOL全球创业大赛举办六年来，共吸引来自全球167个国家和地区的3.4万个创业项目、4.5万名创业人才报名参赛。 HICOOL 2026全球创业大赛- 港中大专场宣讲会 ( 按此登记 ) 活动名称: 创业者的战略选择 – 首都产业创新战略 X HICOOL的进入机遇解析 日期: 2026年3月16日(星期一) 时间: 下午4时30分至5时30分 地点: 香港中文大学创博馆UGA 语言: 普通话 目标受众: 港中大教研人员、校友、学生 焦点内容: 北京的创业生态和产业创新战略举措 、HICOOL 2026 – 以峰会与创业大赛打通北京生态入口

Are you looking to sell in Japan — but don’t know where to start?🤔 ​Japan is one of the world’s largest e-commerce markets, but breaking in requires the right strategy. Join this free joint webinar hosted by Bubstal and Takeoff Tokyo to get practical insights from people who’ve done it. ​What you’ll learn:​How the international e-commerce landscape connects to Japan​Key strategies and cultural nuances for selling in Japan​Opportunities available through Takeoff Tokyo’s startup ecosystem ​Speakers:🎤 Horace Chan — Co-founder, Bubstal Limited International e-commerce landscape & the Japanese market (45 min)​🎤 Sora Ogawa — Head of Investor, Takeoff Tokyo Opportunities in Japan & Takeoff Tokyo (10 min) ​This is for you if you’re a:→ Founder or entrepreneur exploring Japan→ E-commerce seller wanting to go global → Startup curious about the Japanese market ​📅 Wed, 11 March 2026 | 8:00–9:00 PM HKT | Free via Zoom 🔗 Register Now: https://shorturl.at/sNwKQ

Group photo of The Vice Chancellor’s Cup of Student Entrepreneurship (VCCE) 2025-26 Mixer Event. (Photo: KTO) The Vice Chancellor’s Cup of Student Entrepreneurship (VCCE) is an annual competition for CUHK students, co-organized by the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) and the Center for Entrepreneurship (CfE). This year’s VCCE kicked off with a Mixer Event on 28 February 2026, giving applicants the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with seniors and fellow participants. Highlights included a pitching workshop to help students prepare for their business pitch, as well as a sharing session by the Champion of VCCE 2024–25, who reflected on their journey and success. Pitching workshop to help VCCE applicants better prepare for their pitch. (Photo: KTO) Sharing by Champion of VCCE 2024-25 – Six Pack Coffee (Photo: KTO) The Mixer Event provided VCCE applicants opportunity to mingle with seniors and fellow participants to exchange ideas and experiences. (Photo: KTO) A group photo of Dr. Frank NG (Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship; 2nd from right), Dr. Gene MAN (Head of Knowledge Transfer Event Management Team, KTO; 6th from right), Ms. Viann FONG (CfE; 1st from right), Ms. Tracy WONG (KTEM team, KTO; 1st from left) and seniors invited to the Mixer Event. (Photo: KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-the-vice-chancellor-s-cup-of-student-entrepreneurship-vcce-2026-%E2%80%93-mixer-event-28-feb-2026

2026年廣東省高質量發展大會於2月24日在廣州白雲國際會議中心隆重召開。本次大會以“製造業與服務業協同發展”為主題，設立了“科技與金融創新賦能產業融合”分會場。香港中文大學知識轉移事務處獲邀參加該分會場並進行交流。 分會場由廣東省科學技術廳與廣東省委金融辦主辦，專注於“科技創新”和“金融創新”兩大核心動能，深入探討如何通過科技創新促進產業創新及金融創新促進產業融合。會議強調，推進全省高品質發展，需以金融“活水”滋潤創新沃土，並以科技引擎驅動產業升級，重點在於科技金融創新對產業發展的賦能作用。 科技部新質生產力促進中心主任邢懷濱在會上致辭指出，科技與金融創新是促進產業創新的兩大關鍵因素。傳統產業轉型升級及新興產業的崛起均源自二者的協同效應。未來，科技部將加強科技成果轉化的調查與政策諮詢，攜手地方及相關機構，共同構建良好的科技成果與金融之間的橋樑，以促進創新創業的良好融資環境。 會議中，廣東省委金融辦負責人針對《廣東省推動金融服務科技強省建設工作方案》及《廣東省金融支援企業開展產業鏈整合兼併行動方案》進行了政策解讀。 在“科技創新促進產業創新”主題研討環節，會議邀請了來自科研院所、高校、科技龍頭企業及產業聯盟的代表，從多維度探討科技創新對產業升級的賦能。在“金融創新促進產業融合”主題研討環節，來自銀行、證券、保險及股權投資機構的各位金融專家，從不同角度解析金融創新促進產業融合的路徑。 圖二: 省委常委、統戰部部長王曦同志致辭     (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處) 圖三: 科技部新質生產力促進中心主任邢懷濱致  (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處) 圖四: 省委金融辦副主任李騰飛針對《廣東省推動金融服務科技強省建設工作方案》及《廣東省金融支援企業開展產業鏈整合兼併行動方案》進行了政策解讀    (照片來源: 知識轉移事務處) 圖五: (合照留念) 香港中文大學知識轉移事務處代表獲邀出席參加及交流 (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%E9%AB%98%E8%B3%AA%E9%87%8F%E7%99%BC%E5%B1%95%E5%A4%A7%E6%9C%83-%E7%A7%91%E6%8A%80%E8%88%87%E9%87%91%E8%9E%8D%E5%89%B5%E6%96%B0%E8%B3%A6%E8%83%BD%E7%94%A2%E6%A5%AD%E8%9E%8D%E5%90%88-24-feb-2026

The 16th International Invention Fair of the Middle East (IIFME) was organized from the 8th – 11st of February 2026 by Kuwait Science Club under the Patronage of His Highness, the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and in collaboration the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), UNESCO, and the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. This year, CUHK’s innovation projects have achieved remarkable results at the 16th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME), taking home ten accolades for four projects and scooping the event’s Grand Prize. These included four Gold Medals with the Congratulations of the Jury. Additionally, the four CUHK innovations received six special prizes: one Grand Prize, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) National Award for Inventors, the Prize of the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), the Special Prize Awarded by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and two Prizes of the Iranian Delegation (FIRI Awards). This remarkable achievement highlights the University’s powerful research capabilities and commitment to innovation on the global stage. The award-winning projects were contributed by research teams from the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering, covering a wide range of disciplines. The award-winning innovations were all developed by CUHK startups, a testament to the strength of the University’s signature startup ecosystem. This reflects the University’s diverse academic strengths and its leadership in driving technological progress to foster that ecosystem. (Please refer to the appendix for project details) Research team from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering. Dr LIU Wai Shing (left) and Ms PENG Yusong (right). (Photo: KTO) Research team from the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Dr SHI Xiangqian. (Photo: KTO) Research team from the Department of Paediatrics. Professor LEUNG Kam Tong (right) and Dr NG Wing Hei (left). (Photo: KTO) Research team from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering. Dr SHI Yang (left) and Dr WANG Zengyue (right). (Photo: KTO) Developed by Professor Zhang Li from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Professor Philip CHIU Wai-yan, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Professor of Robotic Surgery in the Department of Surgery, and their team, the project “Magnet micro-/nano-robot for endovascular treatment” garnered the IIFME Grand Prize, a FIRI Award and a Gold Medal with Congratulations of Jury. As traditional surgical tools have limited adaptability and are not small enough to reach many of the human body’s tiny, torturous and distal locations, their invention allows surgeons to access these locations and deliver treatment using magnetic micro-/nano-robots. (Photo: Kuwait Science Club) Group photo of CUHK teams with Mr HU Hanming, Counselor (Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait (6th right), Dr Mohammed Alsaffar, Head of Development and Competitiveness Programs Sector of the Higher Committee (middle), Mr Alireza Rastegar, IFIA President (6th left) and Ms Guo Yan, Director of the International Department of the China Association of Inventions (1st left). (Photo: KTO) CUHK winning medals and awards. (Photo: KTO) Group photo of the KTEM team including Ms Ariel YUEN (KTEM Officer, KTO), Dr Gene MAN (Head of KTEM, KTO) and Ms Joyce MAK (Assistant Manager (KTEM), KTO) (Photo: KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-15th-international-invention-fair-at-the-middle-east-iifme-16-%E2%80%93-19-feb-2026

On 13 February 2026, the CUbicZine “Human Library” Talk Series made its latest stop at Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, United College, with a session titled “One Bite at a Time: Building the Dream of a Community.” As part of CUHK InnoPort’s story-driven dialogue series linking students with entrepreneurs and innovators, the event brought together approximately 1,500 United College students to explore how design and architecture can transform everyday spaces into platforms for community connection and impact.  The talk featured Ms. Sarah Mui, co-founder of One Bite Design Studio and CUHK Architecture alumna, who shared her journey from architectural practice to community design and social entrepreneurship. By walking students through projects such as revitalized public spaces in housing estates and playful rooftops, she highlighted how listening to residents, co-creating with different stakeholders, and testing ideas “one bite at a time” can turn overlooked corners of the city into inclusive, welcoming places.  In the dialogue that followed, Sarah unpacked how the name “One Bite” embodies her belief that meaningful change starts with small, tangible steps. She also shared how One Bite Design Studio and One Bite Social integrate spatial innovation, business strategy, and community engagement, distinguishing themselves from traditional firms. Reflecting on her early entrepreneurial hurdles, Sarah emphasized how empathy, experimentation and resilience drive purpose‑driven design and sustainable social impact.  The engaging session left students inspired to look at their surroundings with new eyes, discovering how thoughtful design can cultivate belonging and optimism in urban life.  InnoPort looks forward to continuing the CUbicZine “Human Library” Talk Series across CUHK’s colleges, nurturing a new generation of entrepreneurs who build ideas from the heart and turn vision into community impact. The fifth stop of CUbicZine “Human Library” Talk Series was held at Sir Run Run Shaw Hall, CUHK. (Photo: KTO) Representatives from KTO’s Communication and Engagement team started the assembly with an introduction about KTO. (Photo: KTO) Sarah recounted her entrepreneurial journey with students. (Photo: KTO) Students participated in an interactive live poll. (Photo: KTO)  Students participated in an interactive live poll. (Photo: KTO)   Sarah shared her insights with students. (Photo: KTO) Sarah shared her insights with students. (Photo: KTO) Sarah received souvenirs from Prof. Stephen Wong, Head of United College. (Photo: KTO) Details: https://kto.cuhk.edu.hk/en/news-events/announcements/event-highlight-innoport-cubiczine-college-assembly-uc

Overview The Falling Walls Foundation (Falling Walls), a charity supported by the German government and numerous acclaimed academic institutions, foundations, companies, and NGOs, has been hosting the Falling Walls Science Summit annually since 9 November 2009, the 20th anniversary of the peaceful fall of the Berlin Wall. It is a leading international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral forum for scientific breakthroughs and dialogue between science and society. Call for Nominations The Falling Walls is inviting nominations from academic institutions, research centres and other entities around the world for the Science Breakthroughs of the Year Award in eight categories. Falling Walls is a world-renowned international competition that honours people who are pioneering solutions to the world’s greatest challenges and creating breakthroughs across borders and disciplines. The Knowledge Transfer Office is invited to consider suitable nominations for this prestigious award in the following categories: Science Start-Ups (Falling Walls Venture) Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage) CategoryDescriptionScience Start-Ups (Falling Walls Venture)Innovative start-ups that have translated breakthrough scientific thinking into promising business models.Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage)Forms of participatory science engagement initiatives thatgenerate mutual learning between, and mutual benefits for, science and society. Science Start-Ups (Falling Walls Venture) Purpose and Significance Falling Walls Venture aims to highlight the entrepreneurial potential in science by connecting pioneering startups with investors, institutions, and the broader scientific community. The event is part of the Falling Walls Science Summit, which takes place annually in Berlin, coinciding with the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. This initiative encourages the translation of scientific research into viable business models, fostering innovation and collaboration across disciplines. Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage) Purpose and Significance The Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year Award celebrates the most recent breakthroughs in science and society from around the world. The award is selected by a jury of globally recognized experts in the fields, and it aims to foster dialogue on research and innovation globally. The award brings together the latest breakthroughs, outstanding science projects, and bright minds behind them in scientific, innovation, and humanistic categories. The Prize The most promising 25 companies, carefully selected by our Advisory Board, are invited to pitch on the Falling Walls Venture stage in Berlin on 6 November. They also gain access to the entire Falling Walls Science Summit, as well as exclusive networking events and the Falling Walls Community. A high-calibre jury of international experts, investors, and corporate innovation leaders will select one of the start-ups as the “Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year Science Start-Ups”. The winning start-up will have the opportunity to pitch their breakthrough innovation on the main stage on 9 November, the anniversary of the historic fall of the Berlin Wall, alongside other outstanding researchers who will showcase their work. Get selected as one of the 25 Venture Finalists, participate in the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin from 6th – 9th November 2026, and have your accommodation and travel costs covered Present your work to a distinguished jury, global leaders and a selected audience during the Falling Walls Venture Pitches on 6th November 2026 Become the “Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year” in the “Science Start-ups” category and pitch in front of an audience of global leaders at the Falling Walls Breakthrough Day on 9th November 2026 Expand your network with investors and business partners and become a part of the Falling Walls Community Extend your global reach and be spotlighted across our online platforms Eligibility Science Start-Ups (Falling Walls Venture) Falling Walls Venture is open to start-ups that are based on scientific research Falling Walls Venture is open to all scientific disciplines (e.g. biotech, data & AI, cleantech, new materials, engineering, healthcare, food & agriculture) Each start-up must be endorsed by a nominating institution. This can be a university, a research institution, or another type of organization, like an accelerator or incubator The company must be founded (incorporated) by the time you apply and cannot be older than 5 years Start-ups who have already participated in the Falling Walls Venture Pitches in Berlin are not eligible to participate again Start-ups should already have a prototype/proof of concept Start-ups with CUHK technologies The Person-In-Charge (PIC) MUST BE full-time staff at CUHK holding positions within the professoriate or research academic ranks (Assistant Professor rank or Research Assistant Professor rank or above). Preference will be given to CUHK teams with current TSSSU-O or TSSSU+ schemes Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage) Full-time academic staff members at Assistant Professor rank or Research Assistant Professor rank or above. Application Procedures Applications should be submitted via the online following application portals on or before 27th February 2026 (5:30 pm). Late and/or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Science Start-Ups (Falling Walls Venture) Link: Click Here  Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage) Link: Click Here Nominations will be reviewed and selected by the Falling Walls. On 9th November 2026, the Science Breakthroughs of the Year will be announced, and all the laureates will be invited to present on stage at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin. Important notes The final selection will be subject to an internal review by the KTO vetting committee and acceptance by the organizer. All applications should be submitted to Knowledge Transfer Events Management Team, Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO). If no record of information submission is received, KTO reserves the right to exclude the project. Previous winners Apple Chui, School of Life Sciences—Laureate of Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage), 2024 Shih-Chi Chen, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering (MAE)—Top 10 Scientists in Engineering and Technology, 2023 Xiao Yang, Department of Microbiology—Top 25 Science Start-ups (Falling Walls Venture), 2023 Yi-Chun Lu, MAE—Top 10 Scientists in Engineering and Technology, 2020 Useful Information: Official Website https://falling-walls.com/  For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Dr. Gene Man at 39431453 (geneman@cuhk.edu.hk), Ms. Joyce Mak at 39430812 (joycemak@cuhk.edu.hk) or Ms. Anson Ip at 39433458 (ansonip@cuhk.edu.hk).

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Overview: The 6th Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) themed “Fuelling Healthcare Breakthroughs” jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place on 11-12 May 2026. Date:                 11-12 May 2026 Time:                 9:00am – 6:00pm Location:          Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) The Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council is a one-stop cross-disciplinary platform that will bring together all stakeholders – from policymakers to healthcare experts to renowned academia and influential business leaders, together with key industry players, innovative start-ups, and investors from around the world to exchange insights, explore opportunities and collaborate on the diverse and dynamic healthcare sector. Project pitching and deal-making meetings will also be organised to facilitate business discussions and investment partnerships. InnoHealth Showcase, a dedicated exhibition area featuring global healthcare projects and technologies will be staged alongside the Summit. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will exhibit 10 teams to promote our innovations on related disciplines. If you would like to showcase your innovations or seek research collaborations at this event, please contact us by 9 March 2026. Eligibility of Teams: MedTech, Biotech and HealthTech related start-ups with CUHK technologies The Person-In-Charge (PIC) MUST BE full-time staff at CUHK holding positions within the professoriate or research academic ranks. Preference will be given to CUHK teams with current TSSSU-O or TSSSU+ schemes  Application Details: Step 1Complete the online application form for KTO vetting*Online Application FormSubmission Deadline:9 March 2026, MondayStep 2Interview and vettingMid – Late March 2026Step 3Confirmation email will be sent to shortlisted applicant teamsLate March 2026 *Teams may be invited for interview prior to being shortlisted. Assessment Criteria: Innovation and technology content of the business Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Commercial viability of the business Team expertise and commitment Benefits brought to the public or specific community group(s)  Important notes: KTO will cover the costs of registration, booth and entry passes. Local transportation and logistics will not be provided. Project teams are mandatory to participate in the entire event physically. Additional works on poster development and event preparation will be needed prior to physical presentation at HKCEC in May 2026. The final selection of teams will be subject to an internal review by the KTO vetting committee and acceptance by the ASGH organizer All applications should be submitted to Knowledge Transfer Events Management Team, Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO). If no record of information submission is received, KTO reserves the right to exclude the project from the CUHK pavilion and promotional activities. Useful Information: Official Website: https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com/conference/asgh/en The 5th Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH): Event Highlight | Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) (26 – 27 May 2025)  For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Ms. Ariel Yuen at 39430637 (arielyuen@cuhk.edu.hk) or Ms. Joyce Mak at 39430812 (joycemak@cuhk.edu.hk).