HK Tech 300 Expo showcases hundreds of CityUHK incubated start-up innovations and achievements

HONG KONG,May 23, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- CityUniversity of Hong Kong(CityUHK)held theHK Tech 300 Expo, a large-scale innovation and entrepreneurship exhibition, from 23 to24 May 2025at the University campus. The two-day event brought together about 300 start-ups incubated byCityUHKwith more than 60 roadshows, demonstrating how the University's world-class research achievements and innovative ideas translate into practical applications that foster positive social changes.  

Together withthe ExpoOpening Ceremony today (23 May 2025),CityUHKheld theLaunch Ceremonyof theHK Tech 300 International Start-up Competition(HK Tech 300 International Competition), further expanding its innovation footprint onto the global stage.

Presiding over the ceremony wereProfessorSun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government,MrMichael Ngai, Council Chairman of CityUHK,MrCharles Chin Ying-on, Treasurer of CityUHK, andProfessorFreddy Boey, President of CityUHK.

Also attending the ceremony were Mr Chaturont Chaiyakam, Consul-General ofThailandin the HKSAR,MrsLe Duc Hanh, Consul-General ofVietnamin the HKSAR, and representatives from the governments and partner organisations of 12 mainland cities.

Professor Sun praisedCityUHK's efforts in supporting young talent and nurturing start-ups."CityUHKandHK Tech 300play a crucial role in creating a vibrant ecosystem that fosters cross-disciplinary, cross-sector and cross-industry collaboration.  We must work together to support our young entrepreneurs, providing them with necessary resources, mentorship and opportunities to enhance their ideas into impactful solutions, further bolstering the development ofHong Kongas an international I&T hub."

In his welcome speech, Mr Ngai said the Expo marks a significant milestone in the University's journey to promote innovation and entrepreneurship."CityUHKis dedicated to fostering a diverse environment for young talent, leveraging the robust support of the mainland, the University's base inHong Kongand global connectivity to equip our next generation to become future leaders with a global vision,"he said. 

"Innovation is the beacon of future development,"said Professor Boey in his vote of thanks."The remarkable achievements ofHK Tech 300and the start-ups are closely linked to the extensive support from, and collaboration among, the Government, industry, the University and investors.CityUHKwill continue to provide a world-class platform, empowering the growth of our young talent and deep-tech start-ups."

Since its launch in 2021,HK Tech 300, CityUHK's flagship innovation and entrepreneurshipprogramme, has incubated over 900 start-ups, more than 200 of which have received up toHK$1Meach inangel funding. Beyond financial support and patent resources,HK Tech 300offers extensive assistance, including business matching and co-investment opportunities, leveraging the expertise of over 250 mentors from diverse industries, alongside partnerships with more than 100 public and private institutions.

TheHK Tech 300 Exposhowcases nearly 300 start-ups incubated byCityUHK, offering a range of innovative solutions in the fields of Biotech& Health, ICT& AI, Advanced tech& ESG, and Fintech. The expo also features remarkable teams recognised under the Government's"Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+)", as well as business proposals from the inaugural graduates of the MSc in Venture Creation programme at theCityUHK Academy of Innovation. 

CityUHKexpanded the reach ofHK Tech 300to include thenational regionin 2022 and the Southeast Asian region in 2023. The introduction of theHK Tech 300 International Competitionwill foster further cross-border collaboration to address pressing global challenges.

TheHK Tech 300 International Competitionwill be held in partnership with 11 universities and five local partners, including business chambers and incubators from nine countries and cities:Brunei,Hungary,Indonesia,Kazakhstan,Malaysia,Thailand,Turkey,VietnamandHong KongSAR, numerous of universities'Vice-Chancellors and representatives attended the competition launch ceremony. The competition aims to attract aspiring talent and start-ups toHong Kongand the mainland, leveraging the city's unique advantages and resources. It also empowers our local start-ups to reach the international stage and promote the University's technology transfer, fostering closer ties between the I&E ecosystem inHong Kongand the rest of the world.

In addition to strategic partners, co-investors and supporting organisations from overseas and Mainland China, the event attracted legislative councillors, community leaders and school principals to witness the achievements of the start-ups. More than 60 innovation start-ups and research teams are participating in the Expo roadshows, fostering fruitful exchanges of innovation and business ideas. 

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