The first small group media interview of InnoTech Month 2018 conducted on October 3 was attended by over 20 members of the media. As the first media event related to InnoTech Month 2018, the small group interview introduced InnoTech Month, as well as showcasing awarded-students’ innovations which will be exhibited during InnoCarnival 2018.
Students from two different secondary schools, Shun Tak Fraternal Association Yung Yau College and Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College, introduced their award-winning inventions, namely, “Smart Elevator”, “Thermal Lifejacket – An Innovative Exothermic Flotation Device to Reduce Deaths from Hypothermic in Maritime Disasters”, and “iWheel”. In addition, the two inventors of “Self-sanitising Door Handle” also attended the event. Their innovation was showcased in InnoCarnival 2015, and has since been commercialised with the support of the Innovation and Technology Fund.
The first roadshow of InnoTech Month 2018 was held in Kai Tin Shopping Centre, Lam Tin on October 20 and 21. On-site workshops such as “Power Laboratory”, “Unbeatable Robot”, “Telescope Workshop” were provided during the roadshow to arouse public’s interest in innovation and technology (I&T) and develop youngsters’ talents in science and technology.
The nine-day InnoCarnival 2018 will be held from 3 November to 11 November. In addition to the extravagant showcase of Hong Kong innovations, there will be guided tours and professional seminars based around innovation and technology in Hong Kong. With an array of amazing activities, the InnoCarvinal aims to encourage the public to appreciate Hong Kong’s achievements and innovations, and to arouse public interest in I&T.
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Mrs Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive, and Mr Wang Zhigang, the Minister of Science and Technology, witnessed the signing of the "Arrangement on Enhancing Innovation and Technology (I&T) Cooperation between the Mainland and Hong Kong" and the "Agreement on Commencing Jointly Funded Projects between the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and the Innovation and Technology Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government" on October 20.
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With the theme of “Actions in the Belt and Road Initiative with Innovation and Technology”, the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) held its annual event “LSCM Logistics Summit 2018” on October 5.
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I&T Market Pulse |
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The InnoTech Expo 2018 was successfully held from September 23 to October 2. The large-scale innovation and technology exhibition hosted by Our Hong Kong Foundation is the third of such annual event. With the support of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Expo showcased China’s I&T achievements and demonstrated many high-tech inventions. With a record-high attendance of over 150,000, the Expo has significantly raised public awareness of I&T development and collaboration in Hong Kong and the mainland.
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Fun with Science |
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According to Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the UK, over 285 million people across the global live with some sort of sight loss. If those patients’ eye conditions had been diagnosed and treated earlier, most of their sight could have been saved. With a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool recently developed, over 50 eye diseases can be detected readily in the near future.
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- With the Theme of “Innovate for a Smart Future”, InnoCarnival 2018 will be held from November 3 to 11 at the Hong Kong Science Park. Programme partners including local universities, R&D centres, professional bodies and technology enterprises will showcase their inventions and research achievements. A range of activities such as workshops, seminars and guided tours will be provided free of charge to members of the public. For more details, please visit https://itm.gov.hk.
- China Hi-Tech Fair 2018 will be held from November 14 to 18 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Innovation and Technology Commission and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will co-organise the Hong Kong Pavilion to showcase Hong Kong's I&T achievements, enhancing Mainland-Hong Kong technological and business collaboration. Click here for more details.
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Innovation and Technology Commission
21/F, West Wing,
Central Government Offices,
2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong.
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