HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation’s Post

Empowering Safer, Smarter Cities Kodifly, a visionary AI company aimed to transform urban infrastructure management, has hit a major milestone with a USD750,000 seed investment from Laidlaw Scholars Ventures. Founded just two and a half years ago, Kodifly harnesses the power of machine learning, LiDAR, and real-time video analytics to create digital replicas of urban environments. Such spatial intelligence unlocks innovative solutions for transport infrastructure management, pedestrian safety, driver aids, and environmental monitoring solutions. With this strategic investment, Kodifly is set to expand its product development from its core rail expertise into airports and highways. Already securing contracts within Hong Kong, it is also rapidly expanding its footprint across Southeast Asia, the UK and the US. Congrats to the team! Looking for your dream investor? Check out our online platform: stp.hk/3WlZC2l #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess

Get This Badge Of I&T Pride! There’s no stopping our ecosystem of 1,800+ innovators from making an impact worldwide! Are you part of our Park community? Join us in amplifying our collaborative spirit with the HKSTP Partner Logo. An extension of our modernised logo, this vibrant eight-colour design serves as a badge of unity, embodying our shared mission to transform Hong Kong into a global I&T force. Let’s keep up our tech-for-good ambitions and propel success together! Register to join the 70+ Park companies now displaying this logo on their website, marketing materials, and more: stp.hk/3Wkjz9H   #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess

Does Your Beauty Tech Unlock Better Retail Experiences? We’ve teamed up with leading international group L'Oréal and Business France on the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Programme in Hong Kong!  L'Oréal is looking for cutting-edge solutions to reinvent customer experiences of its fragrance products. With our expertise, we’re here to scout innovative solutions in both Hong Kong and France, as well as co-incubating participating startups with our partners. Submit your proposals by 16 Aug (Fri) for the chance to showcase at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, not to mention the invaluable resources, a potential commercial pilot, mentorship and networking opportunities provided by L'Oréal. Apply now: stp.hk/3W3nVR6 #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #BeautyTech

First Set of Semi-Pitchers Wow Judges 220 of 1,172 proposals from HK, Mainland China, Australia, Singapore, and the US have made it to the 2nd City I&T Grand Challenge semi-pitch! On 9-10 Jul, our Park buzzed with competitive energy as teams from Open and University/Tertiary Institute Groups pitched their tech solutions for enhancing nature or community experiences to our judges from AFCD, SWD, universities, I&T-related institutes, Advisory Committee of the 2nd City I&T Grand Challenge and HKSTP. Who will secure the 24 Grand Pitch spots? Up next: the semi-pitch of Secondary and Primary School Groups on 20 Jul. Visit stp.hk/3xXv6lV and stay tuned via the City I&T Grand Challenge Instagram and Facebook.   #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #GrandChallenge2 #BeAnInnovator #HongKongsGotInT #ITC

300 Strong: Talent In Action! Young, talented and ready for action! Our 2024 Summer Talent Fest kicked off with a welcome party for nearly 300 interns joining our ecosystem this summer. Our leaders and partners were thrilled to meet the young talent from local and global universities, and likewise, our interns were enthralled by the interactive experiences and alumni sharing sessions. Everyone is raring to start rolling up their sleeves for I&T! Exciting summer ahead indeed: our lineup of talent activities includes dynamic networking parties, career success workshops and visits to industry leaders across GBA, giving our fresh blood a hefty dose of innovation all summer long. We're serious about nurturing the next generation of innovators – stay tuned for more Talent In Action! #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #TalentInAction

Propelling AI To Shanghai And Beyond! Our Innovation Mixer delegates are still on a high, after a successful AI summit in Shanghai! At the world-leading World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance (WAIC) 2024, we amplified our drive in advancing the AI-powered future with a showcase of disruptive innovations by seven Park companies—from life-saving tech to robotics and metaverse content creation platforms—and updates on our soon-to-open supercomputing centre at Tseung Kwan O InnoPark. Hong Kong’s lead in AI and smart city development is gaining global momentum fast. See how our homegrown digital techs are making an impact worldwide: stp.hk/3XWv6NN AIqua Corporation Limited HK Jiuling Technology Co. Limited LifeSparrow Solutions Limited Metapool Technology Limited Motherapp Robocore Technology SagaDigits Limited #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #InnovationMixer #WAIC2024

mRNA Goes Way Beyond COVID Innorna Co., Ltd., our HKSTP Venture Fund portfolio company and a pioneer in mRNA therapeutics, has recently pulled off three R&D milestones in a row! Clinical trials for its IN001 mRNA vaccine treating herpes zoster are starting this month in the US and Australia, which we are excited to support with HKD8 million subsidy through our Clinical Translational Catalyst (CTC) programme. Meanwhile, their Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine IN00 6 has become the first RSV mRNA vaccine to get IND clearance in Mainland China (besides being cleared in the US). And it's the world's first mRNA vaccine to target RSV-A and RSV-B at the same time! Rare Pediatric Disease Designation has been given to IN022, an mRNA drug treating classic homocystinuria, a life-threatening genetic disease. With no approved drug currently for this disease, Innorna’s breakthrough could be a lifeline for countless families.     A huge congrats to Innorna! Learn how our CTC programme fuels growth for biomedical startups:   stp.hk/4bKANBK #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #BioTech  

Chuggin’ Green Tech Vibes With Breer! After a long week, InnoCell residents huddled up for a night of free-flowing beer (in a refreshing Pandan Milkshake flavour!), chit-chat, and creative inspo. Vibing with them was our CEO Albert Wong and Breer co-founder Anushka Purohit (She/Her/Hers), who raised a toast to our Park’s sustainability goals with their cool, trash-to-treasure innovation story: transforming surplus bread to award-winning beer. Her team’s success is our success. Propelling visions to global impact, we’re proud to be nurturing Breer along with 100+ green startups in our Park. Cheers to our vibrant ecosystem of 1,800+ tech ventures, all “brewing” something good with I&T! Discover our ecosystem: stp.hk/3xDP7xT #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #Sustainability #GreenIsAction

Policing Made Digital! Pitch Your Idea Now Ever dreamt of supporting our society with tech? With the HKSTP x HKPF Living Lab, you’ll get the chance to test and refine your solutions in the Central Police Station! Marking the second year of our MoU with the Hong Kong Police Force and our first Living Lab initiative in the government sector, this programme invites innovators to solve frontline police’s challenges with I&T – from communications to security and logistics systems, while using HKPF sites and feedback to get their tech polished and adopted in the real world—a win-win! Register for one of our Info Sessions on 18 or 25 Jul to get started! stp.hk/3WbrQNa Proposal submission: stp.hk/3LzVcPj #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #HKPF #DigitalPolicing #LivingLab

Innovation Thrives Here Since its inception, “One Country, Two Systems” has given businesses a unique, welcoming environment to grow – wherever they come from – on the grounds that Hong Kong will continue to be China’s important gateway to world markets and a key driver of the Greater Bay Area. At our Park, we’ve seen an amazing 40% growth in tech ventures since last year, now with 1,800+ companies from 28 counties/regions all transforming Hong Kong’s R&D excellence into powerful real impact. Proud to be building a world-class ecosystem, propelling success in numerous sectors from life sciences and microelectronics to green tech. Find out why Hong Kong is the place for innovators: stp.hk/3WaJy3d #HKSTP #PropellingSuccess #HongKong