Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO), HKBU

The Knowledge Transfer Office wishes you all a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year ahead!     Thank you for your support and being a vital part of our community this year! Let’s continue to innovate and inspire new ideas in 2025!    #HKBU #hkbukto #knowledgetransfer #technologytransfer #innovation #technology #Christmas 

🎉 𝗛𝗞𝗕𝗨’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹!   We are proud to announce that HKBU’s start-up MicroFlow Innovation Limited has secured 2nd runner-up at the 2024 Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest Final, in which they received the same award during the Hong Kong Chapter Final completed in September.    Led by Dr Kangning Ren, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, the innovative All-scenario Rapid Testing Platform Against Antimicrobial Resistance revolutionizes antimicrobial susceptibility testing. This platform allows users to conduct detailed polymicrobial analysis using a smartphone-readable "barcode" cell sensor and hydrogel-based system, streamlining processes in clinical, food safety, and pandemic management.     The finals took place on 3 December in Nansha, Guangzhou, following the Hong Kong Chapter Final held on 26 September at Cyberport. This recognition not only highlights our commitment to innovation but also opens doors for collaboration with investors and enterprises in the Greater Bay Area.    Congratulations again to MicroFlow 🎉    HKBU Faculty of Science Hong Kong Baptist University #HKBU #hkbukto #knowledgetransfer #technologytransfer #innovation #technology #GBA 

𝗛𝗞𝗕𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! We are thrilled to announce that innovative research projects from HKBU received outstanding recognition at the 28th National Invention Exhibition held from 11 – 13 December 2024.    Our teams brought home one Gold Medal, one Silver Medal, and one Bronze Medal!     🥇Gold Medal:  Aspire Motion® AI Healthcare Platform  By Dr Jeffery Cheung, Founder of HKBU’s start-up Booguu Company Limited   This platform is designed to prevent falls among the elderly through early risk assessment and personalised therapy.    🥈Silver Medal:  All-Scenario Rapid Testing Platform Against Antimicrobial Resistance  By Dr Kangning Ren, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry & founder of HKBU’s start-up MicroFlow Innovation Limited  This platform revolutionises antimicrobial susceptibility testing with rapid, smartphone-readable technology.    🥉Bronze Medal:  TadReamk Eye: Trademark AI Infringement Detection  By Prof. Richard Xu, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Department of Mathematics & founder of HKBU’s start-up TadReamk Limited   This innovative AI product helps users check for potential trademark infringements using advanced algorithms.    The exhibition in Zhongshan showcased exceptional technological innovations and fostered collaboration within GBA. Congratulations to all our award-winning researchers!  HKBU Faculty of Science HKBU Department of Computer Science Hong Kong Baptist University #HKBU #hkbukto #KnowledgeTransfer #TechnologyTransfer #innovation #technology #GBA #invention #award

𝗛𝗞𝗕𝗨 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗕𝗔𝗜𝗣 The 6th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Intellectual Property Trade Expo and International Geographical Indications Products Trade Expo (GBAIP) was grandly inaugurated from 9 – 11 December 2024 at the Guangzhou Knowledge City. This event aims to promote the industrialisation of patents in the Greater Bay Area through the showcasing, trading, and discussion of intellectual property achievements.     Representative from HKBU’s start-up Tadreamk Limited and Dr Mike Ng, Senior Manager of the Knowledge Transfer Office at HKBU, attended this significant event and engaged in meaningful discussions with local entities to explore collaboration opportunities.     TadReamk Limited specialises in machine learning, leveraging advanced image processing and neural network-based models to provide comprehensive trademark solutions, including infringement searches and interactive trademark creation.    The expo was co-hosted by key organisations, including the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation (Guangdong Intellectual Property Administration), the People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality, the Intellectual Property Department of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, and the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Government of the Macao SAR.    Thank you to all involved in making this event a success!  #HKBU #hkbukto #knowledgetransfer #technologytransfer #innovation #technology #GBA #IP

🌟 𝗛𝗞𝗕𝗨 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗜𝗣 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🌟 It was a successful conclusion of the BIP Asia Forum and Entrepreneur Day held last Thursday and Friday. A big thank you to everyone who visited and engaged with us!   During the BIP Asia Forum, three project representatives, including Prof. Janice Pan, Director and Professor, Academy of Language and Culture, Dr ZHAO Jun, Associate Professor, Department of Biology, and the project representative from Prof. Yiu-ming Cheung, Chair Professor, Department of Computer Science, participated in the innovation demo session to present their groundbreaking projects.     On Entrepreneur Day, we partnered with the HKBU Career Centre of the Student Affairs Office to exhibit projects led by HKBU scholars and students. We are grateful for the enthusiastic interactions at our booth.     Stay connected with us on our social media platforms for updates on future events!    #HKBU #hkbukto #KnowledgeTransfer #TechnologyTransfer #innovation #technology #BIPAsia #EDay #patent #IP #intellectualProperty 

🎉 Congratulations to the HKBU Scholars for winning 3 awards at the Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions! 🎉      The 4th Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions (AEII) was held successfully from 5th to 6th December, and we are thrilled to announce that our researchers received one Gold Medal and two Silver Medals! 👏🏻      🥇 Gold Medal   Tryptophan Sulfonate: A New Chemical Marker for Accurate and Efficient Inspection of Sulfur-Treated Food Products   Led by Dr XU Jun, Assistant Professor, Chinese Medicine - Teaching and Research Division, School of Chinese Medicine      🥈 Silver Medal   🔸 Flavan-3-OL Analogs and Anti-inflammatory Activity   Led by Prof. WANG Jun, Professor, Department of Chemistry      🔸 A Composition for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis   Led by Prof. YU Zhiling, Professor, Chinese Medicine - Teaching and Research Division, School of Chinese Medicine     Once again, congratulations to the HKBU scholars for their remarkable achievements! 👏🏻    School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU HKBU Faculty of Science #HKBU #hkbukto #KnowledgeTransfer #TechnologyTransfer #innovation #technology #FoodSafety #Healthcare #AEII #Awards #inventionsHK 

We are delighted to announce that HKBU will be participating in the 28th National Invention Exhibition and the "Belt and Road" & BRICS Skills Development and Technological Innovation Competition, taking place from 11 to 13 December 2024 in Zhongshan!    Here’s a glimpse of the innovative projects we will be showcasing:    🔹 𝗔𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻® 𝗔𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 By Dr Jeffery Cheung, Founder of HKBU's start-up Booguu Company Limited    Booguu’s Aspire Motion® is an end-to-end healthcare platform designed to prevent and reduce the chances of elderly falls through early risk assessment and personalised therapy. Risk-specific therapy exercises are provided via a mobile app, with performance objectively measured using a wearable device.     🔹 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗦𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 By Dr Kangning Ren, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry & founder of HKBU's start-up MicroFlow Innovation Limited    This invention offers an antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) platform that revolutionises mass screening with a rapid, smartphone-readable "barcode" cell sensor and a hydrogel-based system for detailed polymicrobial analysis. It streamlines processes in clinical, food safety, and pandemic management.    🔹 𝗧𝗮𝗱𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗸 𝗘𝘆𝗲: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 By Prof. Richard Xu, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Department of Mathematics & founder of HKBU's start-up TadReamk Limited    TadReamk Eye is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) product that allows users to upload trademarks or logos of products. Utilizing its unique algorithm, it compares these images against an existing database to identify potential infringement issues.     Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the exhibition!    HKBU Faculty of Science HKBU Department of Computer Science #HKBU #hkbukto #knowledgetransfer #technologytransfer #innovation #technology #GBA #HKBUstartups #TSSSU #healthcare #medical #AI

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁!   We are excited to partner with the HKBU Office of Student Affairs for this year’s HKTDC Entrepreneur Day on 5-6 December! We will be showcasing innovative projects from our students and faculties. Let us introduce you about two HKBU startups that will be part of this exhibition: Domain Technology Limited and Motion Expert Hong Kong Limited.    𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 is transforming 2D images into realistic 3D models using cutting-edge AI and computer vision techniques. This project aims to bridge the gap between 2D and 3D experiences, opening up new possibilities for digital content creation and immersive environments.    𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 is fusing art and technology to revolutionise Hong Kong cinema. By utilising a century-spanning cinematic database and an AI engine, they are committed to unleashing creativity and fostering collaboration between generations of filmmakers.    We are also participating the concurrent BIP Asia Forum 2024 and Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions Hong Kong! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with our startups and projects!    Register now for a free visit to E-Day: https://lnkd.in/gJQf8G3E  Renjie Wan HKBU Department of Computer Science HKBU Faculty of Science #HKBU #hkbukto #knowledgetransfer #technologytransfer #innovation #technology #Eday #EntrepreneurDay #HKTDC #Entrepreneurship

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗜𝗣 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 🌟 5 of HKBU’s innovative start-up projects will be showcased at this year’s BIP Asia Forum during 5-6 Dec! Visit us at Hall 1C #InnoShowcase Booth E01-E09 to explore our solutions, 3 of the projects will also present in Innovation Demo Session! Here's a sneak peek at the projects:    🔸𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 By Dr ZHAO Jun, Associate Professor, Department of Biology This project focuses on converting biomass waste into hydrogen through a series of catalytic reactions, operating at lower temperatures and improving safety and cost-efficiency. > 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 11:20-11:40 𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘯 6 𝘋𝘦𝘤 𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦   🔸𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆-𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 By Dr Ken LEUNG, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry Utilising innovative nanofiber technology, this project enhances solar panel efficiency, reduces cleaning and water usage, and addresses durability challenges in renewable energy.   🔸𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 By Ms Anna Qin, Assistant Professor, Academy of Visual Arts This portable shower system is designed for individuals with mobility limitations, featuring adjustable nozzles, consistent temperature control, and a barrier-free design for a spa-like experience.   🔸𝗟𝗶𝗽-𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 By Prof. Yiu-ming Cheung, Chair Professor, Department of Computer Science This technology embeds passwords into lip motions, providing secure identity verification for applications such as online financial transactions and smart door lock systems, with a unique solution for identical twins. >𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 11:20-11:40 𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘯 6 𝘋𝘦𝘤 𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦   🔸𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Prof. Janice Pan, Director and Professor, Academy of Language and Culture  This application offers an AI-facilitated, human-supervised platform for seamless language services, aiming to create a language-barrier-free community. > 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘵 11:20-11:40 𝘢𝘮 𝘰𝘯 6 𝘋𝘦𝘤 𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦   We will also participate the concurrent Asia Exhibition of Innovations and Inventions Hong Kong and Entrepreneur Day! Don't miss out on our innovative solutions!   #HKBU #hkbukto #KnowledgeTransfer #TechnologyTransfer #innovation #technology #BIPAsia #Startups #IP 

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 (𝗔𝗘𝗜𝗜)! The AEII will be held on 5 – 6 December 2024 at HKCEC inside the Entrepreneur Day. We are showcasing three groundbreaking innovations that have the potential to make a significant impact on healthcare and food safety:    1️⃣ Flavan-3-OL Analogs and Anti-inflammatory Activity  By Prof. WANG Jun, Professor, Department of Chemistry  💡 This invention introduces a highly efficient copper-catalysed method for synthesising chiral flavanols, which exhibit anti-inflammatory properties and potential benefits in neurobiology.    2️⃣ A Composition for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis  By Prof. YU Zhiling, Professor, Chinese Medicine - Teaching and Research Division, School of Chinese Medicine  💡 This invention is a unique combination of luteolin and scoparone designed to provide effective anti-arthritic effects with reduced side effects, offering a safer alternative for patients.    3️⃣ Tryptophan Sulfonate: A New Chemical Marker for Accurate and Efficient Inspection of Sulfur-treated Food Products  By Dr XU Jun, Assistant Professor, Chinese Medicine - Teaching and Research Division, School of Chinese Medicine  💡 This innovative method employs tryptophan sulfonate as a specific marker for identifying sulfur-treated foods, ensuring enhanced accuracy and environmental sustainability in food safety inspections.    During the same period, we will also participate in Entrepreneur Day and the BIP Asia Forum! Stay tuned for our upcoming posts to explore more details!    School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU HKBU Faculty of Science #HKBU #hkbukto #knowledgetransfer #technologytransfer #innovation #technology #invention #inventionHK #inventionshongkong #healthcare #medical #chinesemedicine