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HKU Partners with Canadian Innovation Centres to Boost Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
In a strategic move to enhance the entrepreneurial landscape, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) Super Angel Network (SAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ventureLAB Innovation Centre of Canada and the Smart City Consortium (SCC). This partnership aims to foster collaboration and resource sharing between Hong Kong and Canadian startups and scale-ups, thereby opening new avenues for innovation and growth.
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Bridging Innovation and Education: The Impact of the EMUS Lab
The Emerging Microelectronics and Ubiquitous Systems (EMUS) Lab, launched in June 2025, has quickly established itself as a pivotal force in Hong Kong’s journey towards becoming a regional hub for AI technology. This collaborative initiative between global leading company of electronic components and services, Avnet and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) embodies a dynamic partnership aimed at not just advancing technology but also fostering a culture of knowledge exchange and societal impact.
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“Universal Access” for All: Disability Mainstreaming in Web Development
The project entitled “Universal Access” for All is an innovative educational platform developed under the lead of Prof. T.H. Tse, Honorary Professor at HKU’s School of Computing and Data Science. This initiative focuses on two crucial principles: Universal Design and Modern Web Design and demonstrates a significant social impact by promoting inclusion for web developers with profound disabilities.
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Celebrating HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy’s First Anniversary
The HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (TEA) marked its first anniversary in Qianhai, Shenzhen on 13 October 2025, celebrating a major milestone in its focus on innovation and partnership. Within a year, the academy has become a key hub for technological progress, connecting the vibrant ecosystems of Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
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Celebrating Innovation at HKU: A Recap of Recent Events
A series of remarkable events aimed at fostering innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange was organised through the collective efforts of the Knowledge Exchange Office (KEO); Versitech Limited and the Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (TEC) under the Vice-President's (Research) Office, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and students. These events showcased HKU’s commitment to transforming ideas into impactful solutions.
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Smart Devices Slash Water Waste
HKU's Centre for Water Technology and Policy's (HKU Water Centre) Water-smart Taskforce Programme exemplifies how cutting-edge technology can revolutionise water conservation.
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Webinar Tackles Hong Kong's Ageing Population Challenge
The online webinar hosted by Quantum Life, a spin-out of the HKU-affiliated InnoHK Centre by Hong Kong Quantum AI Lab (HKQAI), in collaboration with the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HealthTech Research Centre in Brain Health, brought together experts to address the pressing issue of brain health in Hong Kong on 5th September 2025. With one in 10 residents aged 65 and older living with dementia—rising to nearly one in 3 for those aged 85 and above—this initiative is timely and crucial.
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