Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO), PolyU

【Sharing Session at CURI: Cultivating Entrepreneurial Spirit on Campus】 We are pleased to have delivered a sharing session themed “Start Your Entrepreneurship Journey at PolyU” on 17 February at PolyU CURI Residential College. Mr Kelvin Wong, Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office, PolyU, provided an overview of knowledge transfer development, as well as entrepreneurship support and resources available at the university. Additionally, KTEO’s upcoming initiatives aimed at nurturing student entrepreneurship were introduced to the students of CURI. We were delighted to have Mr Hugo Cheuk, a PolyU alumnus and Co-founder & COO of the PolyU start-up viAct, and Mr Jimmy Ng, Investment Director at Gobi Partners GBA, join us for the fireside chat. Their diverse experiences and valuable insights into the start-up ecosystem were truly inspiring and significantly enriched the session. We sincerely thank CURI Residential College, Graduate School PolyU and Student Affairs Office for arranging this opportunity to foster an entrepreneurial spirit among students. KTEO is committed to nurturing an entrepreneurial atmosphere on campus and will continue to engage students through various entrepreneurship initiatives. #PolyU #KTEO #PolyUSAO #CURI #entrepreneurship

With the comprehensive entrepreneurial support from KTEO, PolyU start-ups showcased their innovative products at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA. Their cutting-edge innovations captivated global business leaders, investors, and specialists, fostering deep dialogues and carving out fresh opportunities in international markets. Throughout the event, these start-ups gained market insights and constructive feedback on enhancing their products. Impressively, some even discussed international deals and secured orders, underscoring the vast commercial potential of their projects. For more information, please visit the following link: https://lnkd.in/gkwhk2QR

【𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2025 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 | 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭】 The 2025 Tech Applied Summit, Hong Kong’s first premier innovation and technology event this year, was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre with the theme “Leading Tech Forward”. The event, organised by the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), brought together global leaders from government, industry, academia, research, and investment sectors to discuss cutting-edge topics such as generative AI, the low-altitude economy, and smart cities. The summit was officiated by Chief Executive John LEE with an opening address. As the only tertiary education institution with a showcase at the “Technovation Zone,” PolyU showcased cutting-edge technologies and research achievements, demonstrating its pivotal role in advancing Hong Kong’s innovation and technology development. Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation), moderated a thematic discussion at the summit, exploring how Hong Kong and Mainland China can complement each other’s innovation and technology strengths to expand international markets. In recent years, PolyU has been actively establishing translational research institutes in Mainland China, fostering collaboration among government, industry, academia, and research sectors, to contribute to innovation growth in the Greater Bay Area and globally. In line with the summit’s theme, PolyU highlighted its latest advancements in low-altitude economy drone technologies, attracting notable guests, including Secretary for Transport and Logistics Ms Mable CHAN and ASTRI Chairman Ir Sunny LEE, who visited the PolyU booth. This demonstration exemplified PolyU’s contributions to smart city development and the growth of Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy. Additionally, PolyU’s start-up Thecon Technology (HK) Ltd showcased its “Mobile Ankle-foot Exoneuromusculoskeleton,” which has earned the CES Innovation Award. This portable and mobile rehabilitation solution reflects PolyU’s commitment to collaborating with start-ups to drive technology commercialisation. PolyU will continue to focus on innovative research and work with various sectors to inject new momentum into Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem! #PolyU #InnovationAndTechnology #TechAppliedSummit #LowAltitudeEconomy #Startups

【𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 📢 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲! 】 Grasp the chance to unleash your innovative solutions and research outcomes with market impact!  Apply for the PolyU #MicroFund 2024-25 Cohort 2 to receive up to HK$1.51 million in funding support, including a #seedfund from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , pre-incubation training and funding opportunities through co-admission to the Hong Kong Science Park Co-ideation and Incubation Programmes. Join us to embark on your entrepreneurial journey🌐! Details 👉 https://polyu.hk/MUSxA Application Deadline 👉 24 Mar 2025 (Mon) 1:00pm Online Briefing Session  26 Feb 2025 (Wed) 5:00pm – 6:00pm  👉 https://polyu.hk/aiial  #PolyU #KTEO #PolyVentures #polyuinnohub #HKSTP #Ideation #incubation #entrepreneurship

【𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐮𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐢 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2024｜𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩 𝐖𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 🥳🏆】 We are thrilled to announce that LifeSparrow Solutions Limited, a start-up founded by PolyU graduates, has clinched the 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 at the prestigious 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐮𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐢 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 2024 in Bangkok! Competing against over 600 participants under the theme "Spark Infinity", Lifesparrow stood out for their innovative solutions and technical excellence, winning the 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 of the competition. Founded by Joshua Chan and Max Lee, graduates of the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering of PolyU, Lifesparrow is revolutionising search and rescue operations with their cutting-edge AI technology. Their pioneering use of RGB and infrared imagery to locate missing hikers has been particularly impactful. Since their journey began in 2022 with the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟-𝐨𝐟-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 (𝐏𝐎𝐂) 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞, Lifesparrow has received robust support from 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, including the 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 and the 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞. This comprehensive ecosystem has provided Lifesparrow with the resources, mentorship, and funding necessary to grow and innovate. This victory at such a notable competition underscores the achievements of the PolyU start-up. Stay tuned for more updates on how Lifesparrow Solutions continues to revolute the search and rescue operations with AI technology. #PolyU #KTEO #PolyVentures #Startups #Lifesparrow #SparAI #HuaweiDeveloperCompetition #AI #ForbesU30Asia PolyU Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering

🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫! 🐍 Wishing everyone health, successful entrepreneurship, and prosperous business in the Year of the Snake. May all your dreams turn into reality and all your efforts into great achievements. #PolyU #KTEO #PolyVentures #HappyCNY

【🚀 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩! 🤝】 Today, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 and 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 officially established a strategic partnership. By integrating Cyberport’s extensive networks and PolyU’s expertise in innovation and research, both parties aim to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurs and start-ups, and further fosters industry-academia-research collaboration, contributing to Hong Kong’s development into a global I&T hub. Witnessed by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President; SIMON CHAN, BBS, JP, Chairman of Cyberport; Ir Arthur LEE, PolyU Council Member and Chairman of PolyU Knowledge Transfer Committee; and Hendrick Sin, Chairman of the Cyberport Investors Network Steering Group, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Prof. Christopher Chao, PolyU Vice President (Research and Innovation) and Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport. During the event, Mr Hendrick SIN shared his insights on investment opportunities within the Cyberport Ecosystem and highlighted the technological advantages present in the Greater Bay Area, providing forward-looking investment and development strategies for start-ups. Besides, a series of collaborative initiatives between PolyU and Cyberport were also introduced, including plans to partner with leading accelerators to co-develop acceleration programmes that support start-ups in fundraising and product development.Representatives from the three parties shared details of the first programme focused on AI and Web 3.0 and the funding opportunities available for start-ups. Additionally, representatives from Cyberport and PolyU, along with the founder of Two Square Capital, discussed the market insights, research directions and plans for their co-founded Web3.0 and AI laboratory. We are looking forward to more innovative collaborations that will enhance Hong Kong's innovation and technology ecosystem! 🌟 #PolyU #PolyImpact #KTEO #PolyVentures #Cyberport #StrategicPartnership #KnowledgeTransfer #IndustryAcademiaResearch #Collaboration #Innovation #Technology #NurturingTalents

As the demand for medical and healthcare services grows, PolyU start-up’s cutting-edge innovations stand at the forefront of advancing the healthcare industry. Discover how PolyU startups are harnessing these technologies to protect eye and liver health, improve pathogen detection, and alleviate the pressures and infection risks faced by healthcare professionals. Read more about this exciting development in the recent feature by HKEJ. Dive into the details of how PolyU is shaping the future of healthcare: https://lnkd.in/gCTbYJws

【𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲】 PolyU InnoHub hosted a welcoming party for its new members on 21 January. We were honoured to have Mr Clarence LEUNG, BBS, JP, Under Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, and Ms Betsy LAI, Principal Assistant Secretary, (Youth Affairs) Special Duties of Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and Ms Fenfen ZOU, Deputy Secretary of Xingguo County Party Committee joining us and mingle with our InnoHub start-ups. The event began with welcoming remarks from Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU. During the event, Mr Kelvin Wong, Director of PolyU KTEO, provided an overview of Entrepreneurship Development at PolyU. Prof. Chenqi ZHANG, Director of the PolyU Shenzhen Research Institute, Mr Gary HO, Engineering Manager of the Culture and Creativity Team at the Industrial Centre, and Prof. Kevin Denney, Director of the Li Ka Shing Design and Innovation Centre at the School of Design, were also invited to introduce various support for start-ups from PolyU. The session concluded with a vibrant networking event, allowing new InnoHub start-ups to connect and collaborate. Additionally, five InnoHub start-ups showcased their innovative projects and shared their entrepreneurial stories with our guests and participants. We would like extend our heartfelt thanks to all our guests and InnoHub members for joining the event. KTEO will continue to drive the development of PolyU start-ups by providing various exposure opportunities to them. #PolyU #KTEO #PolyVentures #InnoHub #startups #HYAB #SZRI #IndustrialCentre #LKSDandI

【𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐗 𝐅𝐇𝐊𝐈｜𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧】 PolyU Showcases Latest Innovations at FHKI General Committee Meeting! Mr Kelvin Wong, Director of KTEO, proudly represented PolyU at the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) General Committee Meeting. Mr Wong shared an inspiring presentation on PolyU’s latest development in Knowledge Transfer, Entrepreneurship Development, and University-Industry Collaboration. He highlighted how PolyU's cutting-edge research and innovations are translating into practical solutions that benefit industries and society. The session also emphasised PolyU’s pivotal role in fostering impactful collaborations between academia and industries, driving innovation, and strengthening Hong Kong's position as a global hub for entrepreneurship and technology. Special thanks to FHKI for this meaningful opportunity to exchange ideas and explore opportunities to transform innovative ideas into real-world impact. We encourage interested parties to contact PolyU’s KTEO to explore potential collaborations and create meaningful breakthroughs. #PolyU #PolyImpact #KnowledgeTransfer #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #UniversityIndustryCollaboration #FHKI