Professor Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), led professors from different departments of PolyU to Jiangyin Hi-tech Zone in Jiangsu Province for technology exchange activities in late March. With the support of the Department of Science and Technology of Jiangsu and the Jiangsu Productivity Promotion Center, PolyU and Jiangyin High-tech Zone signed a MoU for technology and research collaboration.
This MoU will further expand the areas of cooperation between Jiangsu and Hong Kong. By enhancing the supply of technological innovation resources, Jiangyin government will support PolyU's innovation projects to be developed and applied in Jiangyin High-tech Zone. They will establish a connection between the technological needs of the enterprises and the research outcomes of PolyU to solve the technical problems faced by these enterprises. Additionally, they will jointly organise technology exchange activities and explore the establishment of technology transfer and R&D platforms, such as joint laboratories, etc. This cooperation enables PolyU and Jiangyin Hi-tech Zone to further explore technological innovation and industrial transformation, injecting new vitality into Jiangsu-Hong Kong cooperation.
After the signing ceremony, researchers from different departments of PolyU introduced the latest scientific and technological achievements to representatives of enterprises in Jiangyin District. The discussions covered technology areas such as ultra-precision machining, electric vehicles, microelectronics, biomedicine, new materials, etc. The enterprises showed great interest in these advanced technologies and are looking forward to research collaboration with professors. The delegation has also visited high-tech enterprises in the Jiangyin area, including Exhibition Hall of CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group, Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Tech, and the Jiangyin Intelligent Manufacturing Innovation Institute to learn about the history and development of different industries while interacting with corporate R&D personnel.
In the past few years, PolyU has promoted cooperation in research and education between Jiangsu and Hong Kong which has achieved fruitful results. This exchange activity is a continuation of the cooperation agreement signed by PolyU and the Jiangsu Productivity Promotion Center at the "The 2nd Jiangsu Conference for Industry-University-Research Cooperation and Exchange" last year. The agreement proposed the joint establishment of a technology innovation transfer center to support technology transfer, knowledge exchange activities, and delegations.
In mid-April, PolyU will organise a technology exchange event with Jiangsu enterprises. It is anticipated to strengthen communication and understanding between university researchers and enterprises, fostering research collaboration and promote technology transfer. It will also serve as a platform for PolyU researchers to cooperate with enterprises.
