PolyU garners Four Awards at Silicon Valley International Invention Festival

The Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) 2019 was held in the United States from 24 to 26 June 2019. Hosted by International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA), the SVIIF offers a platform for inventors from research institutions, academic bodies, and business enterprises to explore opportunities for collaboration and commercialization of innovations and attracted about 30 countries/regions to showcase their inventions this year.

For the first time that Hong Kong institutions participated in this global annual event, PolyU received 4 prizes with two outstanding innovations at the SVIIF 2019. Its Smart Indoor Farming System won a Grand Award and a Gold Medal with the Congratulations of the Jury, while its Flexible Scoliotic Brace with Shape Memory Alloy Struts won a Gold Medal and a Special Merit Award.

Ms Lisa Gillmor, Mayor of Santa Clara (right), with Dr Joanne Yip and Prof. Michael Tse of PolyU’s research teams with two winning projects showcased at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2019
(Photo source: PolyU Media Releases on 17 July 2019. Available: https://polyu.hk/bhBmi)