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March 2017
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ITC Highlights
 
2017-18 Budget further accelerates Innovation and Technology Development in Hong Kong
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Innovation and technology is a new engine to power the sustainable and diversified economic development of Hong Kong. In the 2017-18 Budget, Mr. Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary, announced a reservation of $10 billion, along with a series of measures, to support and promote the development of innovation and technology in Hong Kong.

The key measures include setting up a $2 billion Innovation and Technology Venture Fund (ITVF) to encourage private investment in local I&T start-ups.
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The Government of the HKSAR Standards and Calibration Laboratory (SCL) sets up new calibration services for acoustic measuring instrument
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The SCL has developed a new calibration service for working grade microphones with constant current line drive (CCLD) preamplifiers in accordance with International Standard IEC 61094-5:2016. Unlike the traditional polarisation voltage supported preamplifier, the CCLD preamplifier gives output signals in the form of voltage modulation in the constant current power supply line. It is commonly used for multichannel acoustic measurements such as workplace noise assessment.
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I&T Market Pulse
The 45th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva from March 29 to April 2
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The world's most prestigious innovation exhibition, the 45th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva is showcasing innovations and inventions from around the globe, from March 29 through April 2.
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Fun with Science
Solid-State Battery: Goodbye Low Battery Panic Attack
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Fermi award winner John Goodenough, known since 1980 as the father of the lithium-ion battery, has produced another breakthrough, the solid-state battery.
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Upcoming I&T Event  

The International IT Fest 2017 will be held from April 7 to 30, featuring over 40 events that demonstrate Hong Kong's achievements in innovation and technology. A series exciting I&T activities will help enhance public awareness and interest in regard to difference aspects of I&T.
 
 
 
   Enquiries & comments   
     
  Innovation and Technology Commission
21/F, West Wing,
Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong.

 
  email : enquiry@itc.gov.hk
 
  tel : (852) 3655 5856
fax : (852) 2730 4633
 
     
 
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