Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), InnoCarnival 2025 (IC 2025) will be held from October 18 to 26 at the Hong Kong Science Park with the theme "I&T Unlocks Your Dream". The event is receiving support from about 50 programme partners, including local universities, research and development (R&D) centres, government departments and other organisations. Through an array of interesting activities, it aims to promote the innovation and technology (I&T) culture in the community.
          
     Speaking at the media preview for IC 2025 today (September 29), the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee, stated, "'I&T Unlocks Your Dream' is not only this year's Carnival theme but also our vision for Hong Kong's I&T future." He remarked that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster topped the latest Global Innovation Index released by the World Intellectual Property Organization for the first time. This achievement is the result of countless researchers courageously pursuing their dreams through continuous innovation. He expressed hope that through the Carnival, more young people will experience the power of I&T, unleash their own potential within this world-leading innovation cluster, and realise their dreams.    
      
     The media preview exhibited the R&D projects of several participating teams. Project team representatives presented their inspirational ideas, R&D processes, features and functions, and project applications. These projects include "Tongue HealthChecker", developed by Hong Kong Baptist University, which combines artificial intelligence with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnostics by allowing users to upload a photo of their tongue coating to a mobile app, where the system remotely analyses the image to assess their health condition and provide dietary therapy suggestions. This aids in early prevention and can assist TCM practitioners with their diagnosis. "Wireless System-on-Chip for High-Speed Data Transmission for Capsule Endoscopy", developed by the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), enhances diagnostic accuracy through high-speed, high-definition imaging, reducing the potential risk of cross-infection and eliminating the need for anaesthesia.
      
     In addition, representatives from Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College introduced "IntelliLight". Through AI visual-recognition technology, the device flashes a warning when traffic anomalies are detected. Lampposts closer to the accident flash at increased frequencies, while those farther away flash at reduced frequencies, enhancing real-time accident alerts and road safety.
          
     Exhibition booths will be set up at the Hong Kong Science Park to showcase local I&T achievements, some of them with interactive games. Moreover, a diverse line-up of about 150 workshops and 15 webinars across various subjects, including artificial intelligence and ecological environment, will be available during the Carnival.
      
     Furthermore, the second City I&T Grand Challenge: The Showcase will also be staged during IC 2025. Prototypes of the winning solutions will be showcased to the public for trials through real-life scenarios. The second City I&T Grand Challenge was launched under the theme "Hong Kong's Got I&T" to promote an I&T culture and enhance the application of I&T in the community. It invited submissions from different sectors of the community to develop I&T solutions focusing on two subjects, namely "I&T for Nature (Yama)" (improving the operation and management of country parks and campsites, and enhancing hikers' experiences in nature) and "I&T for Community (Community Wellness)" (enhancing support for carers). Twenty winners from the University/Tertiary Institute and Open Groups received support from the ITC. Upon training and refinement of I&T solutions for over half a year, teams have transformed ideas from the competition into prototypes for trials at designated venues, including government departments and social communities. 
      
     All IC 2025 activities are free of charge. Some of the activities require preregistration. Details are available on the thematic webpage (innocarnival.hk). Members of the public are most welcome to join.
      

Ends/Monday, September 29, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:45

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