The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (NetDragon) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 23 January 2025 on campus, marking the establishment of a strategic partnership. This close collaboration aims to promote the applications of educational technology (EdTech) in higher education globally and foster the development of tech talent through the development of artificial intelligence (AI) learning platforms, joint research, and exchange programmes.
Witnessed by Prof. Kwok-yin WONG, PolyU Vice President (Education); Prof. H.C. MAN, PolyU Dean of the Faculty of Engineering; Mr Ben YAM, Chief Financial Officer of NetDragon; and Mr Wood LAU, Head of Compliance and Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary of NetDragon, the MoU was signed by Prof. Chi-yung CHUNG, Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Chair Professor of Power Systems Engineering of PolyU, and Ms Doris ZHAO, General Manager of Regional Business Development of NetDragon.
Under the MoU, PolyU and NetDragon will closely collaborate in three key areas. This includes the joint development of an AI learning platform aimed at enriching the learning experiences of students in Hong Kong and around the world. Both parties will also leverage their exceptional research and academic strengths, along with extensive industry experience, to engage in collaborative research focused on best practices and innovations in EdTech. In addition, they will facilitate academic and cultural exchange programmes among tertiary institutions in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and other countries and regions, fostering a global exchange of knowledge and ideas.
