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R&D Centres

These research and development centres represent Hong Kong’s burgeoning potential as an international I&T hub. With InnoHK, innovations have the opportunity to be turned into infinite impact that builds a smarter and healthier future for all.

Health@InnoHK

From traditional to pioneering medicine, biological study to bioinformatics and novel drugs and medical devices, the cluster intends to be a holistic research hub on human health.

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Biomedical

Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre

The collaboration between HKU and Harvard SEAS will facilitate design of devices and treatments that will impact healthcare in Asia and worldwide, as well as leverage Hong Kong’s strategic location in the Greater Bay Area with its unique industrial scene and opportunities to develop and commercialise our R&D efforts.

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Professor Anderson Shum, Professor Fawwaz Habbal, Professor David A. Weitz, Professor Kenneth Kin Yip Wong, Professor Barbara Pui Chan, Dr. Paddy Kwok Leung Chan, Kentman Chan

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Neuromusculoskeletal

Center for Neuromusculoskeletal Restorative Medicine (CNRM)

The initiatives for setting up the CNRM, with its thematic & multi- disciplinary nature and collaboration between the two world-class research institutions, present a very unique strength to accelerate R&D breakthrough in neuromusculoskeletal disease. It will certainly strengthen the stature and commitment of Hong Kong as an advanced R&D hub in the region.

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Professor Patrick Yung, Professor Woody Chan

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Chinese Medicine

Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development

Hong Kong has assumed a bridging role and as such is making an important contribution to the introduction of traditional Chinese medicine in the international arena. We are confident that the Centre will play a key role in Hong Kong’s development as a research hub that will advance the modernization of Chinese medicine to achieve major breakthroughs in disease treatment. Ultimately, the Centre’s work will improve outcomes for patients in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and worldwide.

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Professor BIAN Zhaoxiang

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Eye Health

Centre for Eye and Vision Research

PolyU and Waterloo are both well known for pursuing world-class, innovative research, and both have excellent reputations in eye and vision health research and development. I am delighted that our institutions are launching CEVR in Hong Kong as a significant step in enhancing both our research capacities and collaboration in addressing eye and vision health challenges. I look forward to seeing high-impact translational research and innovative applications from CEVR that can benefit people in the region and around the world.

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Professor Benjamin Thompson, Professor Chi-ho To

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Infectious Diseases

Centre for Immunology & Infection

C2i’s research programmes address significant public healthcare challenges through the establishment of a novel technology platform for biomarker discovery and the development of new vaccine and therapeutic strategies. C2i will enhance Hong Kong’s knowledge-based economy, provide state-of-the-art training for the local population and advance health by improving the effectiveness of future public health policies.

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Professor Malik Peiris, Professor Roberto Bruzzone, Professor Lit Man Leo Poon

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Molecular Diagnostics

Centre for Novostics

I am pleased to see the launch of the InnoHK scheme and am excited about being part of this initiative. I hope that through InnoHK , Hong Kong’s research would attain the next level of global excellence, resulting in the generation of valuable intellectual properties, enhancement of the health and quality of life of local, regional and international communities, as well as creating economic benefits to the region.

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Y.M. Dennis Lo

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AIR@InnoHK

AI and robotic technologies have the potential to transform the way businesses operate, reinvent the way we live and engage with the world—key concepts this cluster intends to bring to reality.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI Chip Center for Emerging Smart Systems

We recognise that specialised AI chips will be a key factor driving the AI revolution. Our team of world-class experts are designing customised AI hardware that will support more innovative applications, and complement other AI research projects in the region. We will not only advance Hong Kong to become a major player on the world stage in AI chip and hardware design, but also create a conducive environment for nurturing a large pool of AI hardware talent that will support the AI chip design industry.

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Professor Tim Cheng, Dr. Luhong Liang

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Advanced Manufacturing

Centre for Advances in Reliability and Safety

The diverse, but absolutely critical, technical themes are focused on hardware and software performance and degradation, and various academic disciplines. Ultimately, CAiRS will help Hong Kong become an advanced manufacturing hub that attracts industrialists and R&D talent, while the Centre works to enhance the reliability and safety of advanced products and systems, and contribute to the development of smart city in Hong Kong.

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CAiRS , Professor Winco K.C. Yung

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AI & Robotics

Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences

For us, InnoHK’s specific focus on AI and robotics makes it the ideal base for the world-class collaborative projects that CAIR has in the pipeline. More importantly, the infrastructure and community in Hong Kong also help us attract top-notch talent to co-create solutions for the Greater Bay Area.

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Data Analysis

Centre for Intelligent Multidimensional Data Analysis

The key to breakthrough is to place strong and innovative engineers and mathematicians with track records for breakthroughs together with this common goal — I am very excited at this unique opportunity.

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Professor Hong Yan, Professor Coralia Cartis, Professor Min Xie, Professor Terence Lyons, Dr Chak Chung Ray Cheung

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Artificial Intelligence

Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence

By conducting and deploying cutting-edge research for impactful applications spanning across several strategic areas, CPII hopes to confront some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Meanwhile, it will create strong differentiation and value propositions for industries in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, to innovatively transform many existing processes and services, into an entirely new space.

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CPII , Professor Helen Meng

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Garment

Centre for Transformative Garment Production

We hope to put the transformative power of AI and robotics to work in the garment industry and enhance our manufacturers’ competitiveness. This is crucial for the future of the industry, which has always been an important part of our everyday life and the local economy. This initiative promises to have a long-term impact on Hong Kong’s economic development, with these R&D programmes boosting both the industry’s competitiveness and sustainability.

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Professor Norman C. Tien, Professor Kazuhiro Kosuge

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