November 2019 - PolyU and JITRI sign a Memorandum of Understanding to foster research collaboration
PolyU announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI), witnessed by The Hon. Mrs Carrie LAM, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and WU Zhenglong, Governor of Jiangsu Province. The MoU offers a framework for research collaboration to develop basic research in science and technology, as well as for developing and implementing applied research projects in Jiangsu Province.
Held during the 2nd Jiangsu-Hong Kong Summit on Interconnected Development in Nanjing, the signing ceremony marks a milestone in joint research efforts between Hong Kong and Jiangsu. With the aim of commercialising high-level innovative technology outputs in global markets, basic research collaboration in a number of disciplines will be explored.
PolyU - Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) Collaborative Funding Scheme
JITRI sets up a fund pool of 20 million RMB (per year) for PolyU PI, to provide matching funding for JITRI specialized institute / JITRI institute spinoff company collaborative research projects. Focus area includes Materials and Energy Environmental Protection, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Medicine and Advanced Manufacturing. JITRI already has successful projects ongoing with PolyU PI.
Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI) 2020 call for proposal is now open. For details, please click here.
July 2019 - Jiangsu – PolyU Technology Exchange and Collaboration Opportunities Seminar