The Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Alfred Sit, went to the Hong Kong Science Park (Science Park) on 7 May 2020. He visited the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC), the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute, the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre and the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute to learn about their work focuses and progress.
He also met with representatives of HKSTP start-ups specialised in different areas such as healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, chips, material science and vehicle safety technology. Some start-ups have participated in the “StayHomeSafe” mobile app.
On a briefing by the Chief Executive Officer of the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre, Mr Simon Wong (left), on electronic wristbands for home quarantines and its backend system
Mr Sit said that Science Park is a breeding ground for local innovation and technology that shows tremendous strength. With the concerted efforts of the HKSTPC and all research and development (R&D) centres, batches of R&D talent have been nurtured, with their innovations winning recognition worldwide. Their work has also helped consolidate Hong Kong’s R&D strengths, promote applied R&D and foster commercialisation of R&D results.
Group photo with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC), Dr Sunny Chai (front row, third left); the Chief Executive Officer of the HKSTPC, Mr Albert Wong (front row, fourth right); and representatives of start-ups
On the application of technology solutions in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, the electronic wristbands and the “StayHomeSafe” mobile app used in supporting home quarantine arrangements, the NASK Nanofiber Smart Mask supplied to the Hospital Authority and the CuMask+™ are all R&D achievements from Science Park.
With the Chairman of the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute, Professor Ching Pak-chung (right), and the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Daniel Yu (left)
Mr Sit hoped that with the collaborative efforts of the HKSTP and R&D centres, the I&T development in Hong Kong will be further promoted, thus driving economic development and improving people’s livelihood. — Construction+ Online
