HKU IMPACT (Jun 2024)
External Opportunities
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Receive training from both governments and open data providers to understand the characteristics of data sets in both regions. Gain insight into the open data sets of both regions and more effectively utilize open data to find business insights.
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Guided by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and organized by the IFTA (Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia), the Hong Kong ICT Awards Fintech Category seeks to acknowledge accomplishments in the creation of state-of-the-art Fintech solutions.
Event Highlights
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BaoSteel recently visited the Mechanical Department to explore potential collaboration opportunities. During the meeting, Professors XB Yin, MX Huang, ZhengXiao GUO, and Ping LUO presented their research areas that intrigued BaoSteel. In addition, Versitech elaborated on possible collaboration models and offered to serve as the primary contact point for future partnerships. This meeting signified a promising step towards fostering a relationship between BaoSteel and HKU, aiming to leverage shared interests and expertise for mutual growth and innovation.
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A delegation of Dong Ying government officials and industry representatives visited the Faculty of Science to investigate potential collaborations. Prof. Xuechen Li presented his research in peptide drugs, while Versitech and TTO outlined possible partnership models. The meeting aimed to foster the collaboration between the Dong Ying pharmaceutical industry and HKU research teams specializing in the healthcare field.
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Zhongshan Municipal Party Committee Secretary Guo Wenhai led a delegation to visit the University. During the visit, they engaged in a discussion and exchange of ideas with Versitech and TTO, as well as taking a tour of the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing at HKU
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百图生科宣布在香港设立旗下首个国际创新中心（BioMap InnoHub），冀吸引全球创新力量，全力培育本地科创团队，共同加速香港 AI for Life Science 的生态建设及发展。香港大学、香港科技大学、香港数码港、香港科技园公司作为百图生科的生态合作伙伴，共同出席了创新中心启动仪式。
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The Gear Up Graduation Ceremony, Startup Showcase, and HKU Demo Day will be held on June 27, 2024 (Thursday) at 2pm in Lee Shau Kee Center, Lecture Hall II of the Centennial Campus at the University of Hong Kong.
The aim of the “Gear Up HKU Startup Seed Fund Incubation Programme” is to provide entrepreneurial support, incubation services, and capital assistance to young people, helping them realize their entrepreneurial dreams. The Gear Up Graduation Ceremony is a significant milestone for our start-up teams, symbolizing their hard work, dedication, and innovative contributions. The graduating start-up teams have a solid research foundation and cover a wide range of areas, including marine biotechnology, robotics, healthcare services, silver age products, and quality education platforms.
Following the Graduation Ceremony, the HKU Demo Day will commence at the nearby venue. The Demo Day event features two parallel tracks: Advanced Tech and Healthcare, where startups will pitch their business plan and latest progress, for VC investors providing their valuable feedbacks. Join us in witnessing the future of Advanced Technology and Healthcare and in supporting these promising startups on their path to success.
