I as Adjunct Professor in SEEM Dept., CityU attended the Briefing
Session on Health@InnoHK and AIR@InnoHK organized by ITC on 6th Nov
2018. InnoHK is a major initiative of
the HKSAR Government to develop Hong Kong as the hub for global research
collaboration. The Health@InnoHK will
focus on all types of healthcare-related technologies, whereas the AIR@InnoHK
will focus on the development of artificial intelligence and robotics
technologies.
I met Mr. Peter Fung (Former Chairman, HKSQ) and took a photo for memory.
Ms Annie Choi (Commissioner for Innovation and Technology) was the
speaker of briefing session. Firstly,
she introduced InnoHK vision and mission.
Vision: Be the Hub for Global Research Collaboration.
Mission: Converge top-notch researchers from all over the world to conduct
world-class and impactful collaborative researches.
Health@InnoHK and AIR@InnoHK clusters were located in Science Park Expansion
Stage 1 (SPX1) to be opened in Q3/Q4, 2019.
A twin tower development providing R&D offices for start-up
companies in with approx. 76,000 m2 GFA.
Then Ms. Annie Choi explained the admission criteria included:
i)
Academic
Standing & Research Achievements (e.g. global top ranking in relevant
subjects and solid track record);
ii)
Experience
in Collaboration & Partnership (e.g. good track record in research
collaboration);
iii)
Technological
Adoption / Commercialization;
iv)
Research
Programmes (See diagram below);
v)
Expertise
of the Research Laboratory (e.g. strong experience, expertise, network &
time commitment);
vi)
Local
Talent Development (e.g. strong commitment to nurturing local research talent);
vii)
Benefits
/ Contributions to the HK Community.
And then she mentioned Financial and Non-Financial Support in the InnoHK
initiative. For Financial support,
collaborating institutions are non-profit-making entities (e.g. company limited
by guarantee); and local institution must have a share of IP ownership. Continuous compliance with all legal, regulatory,
lease and funding requirements are mandatory.
The package included Capital Support, Operation Support, Research
Support and Reimbursement to Collaborating Institutions. An example was showed in the following
diagram.
After that Ms. Choi stated Non-Financial Support including
Infrastructure Support (mainly in Science Park), Talent Support (e.g.
Technology Talent Admission Scheme), Startup Support (Incubation programmes in
HKSTP & Cyberport).
Finally, she explained the governance of InnoHK included Governing Board
and different committees.
At the end, she described the content of proposal including Parent
Institutions, Proposed Research Laboratory.
Q&A session arranged after the talk and many professors interested
in the initiatives.
Prof.Joseph JY Sung (沈祖堯) discussed how to collaborate with
industries and commercialization research discovery.
Reference:
CityU SEEM Dept.
Adjunct Professor - http://www.cityu.edu.hk/seem/staff-others.htm
20181011: Speech by CE
at unveiling ceremony of "A Great Leap Towards Industry 4.0 - Now &
Beyond" - https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201810/11/P2018101100541.htm
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