The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) participated in the 2nd Jiangsu Conference for Industry-University-Research Cooperation and Exchange held in Nanjing, where it showcased its innovations and engaged in valuable exchange activities.
Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU led a delegation of PolyU scholars to attend the event and other exchange programmes in Nanjing. The conference, organised by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology and co-organized by the Productivity Centre of Jiangsu Province, aimed to foster research, technology transfer and entrepreneurship promotion.
PolyU has entered into a cooperative agreement with the Productivity Centre of Jiangsu Province to enhance research and technology collaborations between the University and industries in Jiangsu. By fostering increased exchange and cooperation, the university endeavors to apply its impactful research to address the needs of industries and society at large.
Prof. CHAO, said, “PolyU recognises the significant value of research applications. Our efforts have been focused on fostering collaboration between our university researchers and industries, with the development of joint research projects, technology transfer and laboratories.”
The University’s active engagement in this cooperation and exchange conference demonstrated the strengthening the channels of collaboration between PolyU and Jiangsu province. The agreement itself stands as a key development for enhancing cooperation between academia and industries.
The Jiangsu-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance (JHMUA) was jointly established by Nanjing University, PolyU and the University of Macau in 2021. The JHMUA aimed to leverage the advantages of institutions in Jiangsu Province, Hong Kong and Macau to strengthen exchange and collaboration in areas such as talent cultivation and research in innovation and technology.
