PolyU InnoTech Open Day to be held on 16 July; An opportunity to learn how to join hands with the University to empower Hong Kong’s I&T development

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will be organising the PolyU InnoTech Open Day on 16 July 2022 (Saturday), showcasing the University’s latest endeavours in interdisciplinary research, innovation, knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship for the benefit of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world. This will be an insightful and memorable all-day event that innovation and technology (I&T) entrepreneurs, industry partners, start-ups, researchers, young talents and students should not miss.

A signature activity of PolyU’s 85th Anniversary, the PolyU InnoTech Open Day provides an excellent opportunity for esteemed organisations and potential talent to increase their understanding of the University’s pursuit of excellence in research and education to empower Hong Kong’s I&T development.

Professor Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU, said, “In recognition of the growing significance of I&T in fuelling the development and competitiveness of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA), we are holding the PolyU InnoTech Open Day for the first time this year. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for stakeholders of PolyU and the wider community to gain a good understanding of PolyU’s contributions to the development of I&T in Hong Kong, the Nation and beyond. In collaboration with partners, PolyU will continue to leverage its world-class research and education capabilities to create innovative technologies and nurture leading talents to support the development of Hong Kong and the GBA into an international I&T hub as well as the development of science and technology in our Nation.”

The programme highlights include an inspirational talk by Sir Michael Houghton, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 2020; an exhibition of 10 impactful innovations from PolyU; face-to-face student consultations, info seminars about academic programmes and campus life sharing sessions; and themed tours to various campus facilities and labs. Participants will also hear the fascinating stories of start-ups and unicorns regarding their journeys to success and understand how PolyU’s researchers bring positive impact to society through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research.

JUPAS students will also find the Open Day helpful as they will learn about the University’s new departmental scheme-based admissions starting from the 2022/23 academic year, with the introduction of two new elements into the undergraduate curriculum, namely “Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis” and “Innovation and Entrepreneurship”. In addition, there will be a showcase of PolyU’s newly established Residential College, which supports undergraduate students in conducting scientific research under the guidance of University professors.

The University would like to express its gratitude towards the following organisations for their strong support to the Open Day:

1. Innovation and Technology Commission

2. Federation of Hong Kong Industries

3. Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences

4. Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation

5. Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited

6. Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited

7. Hong Kong Institution of Science

8. Hong Kong Productivity Council

9. Hong Kong R&D Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Enabling Technologies

10. Hong Kong Science and Technology Park

11. Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited

12. The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong

13. The Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians

14. The Hong Kong Academy of Sciences

15. The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers

16. The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel

Details of the PolyU InnoTech Open Day are as follows:

For more programme information and registration, please visit: https://polyu.hk/YlTVS.

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