Speech by S for IT at HKBU Entrepreneur Day (English only) (with photo)
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Roland (President and Vice-Chancellor of the HKBU, Professor Roland Chin), Rick (Vice-President (Research and Development) of the HKBU, Professor Rick Wong), Stephen (Assistant Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Stephen Liang), distinguished guests, friends, ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning.
It is my pleasure to join you at the HKBU Entrepreneur Day today. First of all, I would like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees of the 45th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. The achievements of HKBU at the Exhibition are most impressive and encouraging. The HKBU awardees have devoted their exceptional talents to shape the world for the better. In the area of biotechnology, HKBU's Gait Force Imaging technology helps to record and analyse human movement in both static and dynamic states, helping patients with podiatric problems, such as leg length discrepancy and flat foot. This unique technology monitors an individual's balance index and postural quality, diagnoses one's gait and provides better analysis of a patient's condition.
Another of HKBU's award-winning projects, the Lanthanide Toolbox, which uses europium complex - an effective agent for use in fluorescence spectroscopic, ophthalmic tools and industrial processes - together with visible-to-near-infrared fluorescence imaging and magnetic resonance imaging, offers an advanced but much less expensive alternative to existing immunostaining techniques.
The Government is determined to support universities in conducting more impactful and translational research projects. Through the Technology Start-up Support Scheme for Universities, the Government has helped six local universities to set up over 120 technology start-ups, turning their research and development deliverables into businesses. In addition, we have launched the $2 billion Midstream Research Programme to encourage universities to conduct more applied research to facilitate downstream research or product development. For the first round of applications, 111 project proposals have been received, 70 of which involve collaboration across multiple disciplines or institutions.
In this year's Policy Address, the Chief Executive encourages universities to enhance their knowledge and technology transfer plans, and strengthen the role of their knowledge-transfer offices in co-ordination and commercialisation of research outputs. I am confident that more research outcomes, such as those of our winning teams at Geneva, can be transferred to the community and industry.
Last but not least, I would also like to thank HKBU for its support to our young generation in pursuing entrepreneurship, as well as fostering a more vibrant innovation and technology culture in Hong Kong. The achievements are gathering momentum in terms of technological innovation and knowledge transfer. I look forward to HKBU continuing its pivotal role in Hong Kong's innovation and technology development. Thank you.
Ends/Monday, May 15, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:30
Issued at HKT 18:30
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