Hong Kong celebrated its thriving innovation sector at the 4th BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize Award Ceremony, organized by the Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation (HKATI) and sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong).
The occasion drew a roster of distinguished officers and business leaders, together with Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying; deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government within the HKSAR Zhang Yong; Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong; deputy commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in Hong Kong Zhang Changwei; vice chairman and chief govt of BOCHK Sun Yu; chairman of the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong Tong Wai-cheung; chair of HKATI Teng Jin-Guang; in addition to key representatives from the Guangdong Province and Greater Bay Area science and expertise bureaus.
The ceremony honored main researchers throughout 5 main fields for achievements at the forefront of science and sensible innovation.
Lin Dahua was acknowledged in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for his systematic improvements in pc imaginative and prescient and multimodal intelligence. In Life and Health, Chan Kwan Chee Allen was acknowledged for his work creating non-invasive diagnostic applied sciences utilizing cell-free plasma DNA. Yu Changyuan acquired accolades in Advanced Manufacturing for breakthroughs in photonic info gadgets and techniques. The FinTech award went to Kwock Yin Lun Alvin, Ip Pui Yin Michelle, and Zhang Yu Rex for pioneering efforts in digital asset insurance coverage and AI safety. In New Materials and New Energy, Lu Yi-Chun was celebrated for her advances in aqueous batteries.
This yr’s Prize noticed a surge in nominations, rising by over 73 % from the earlier version. Organizers say the rise highlights Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area’s rising popularity for attracting prime researchers and high-caliber innovation initiatives. Each laureate will obtain HK$2 million, with a complete prize fund of HK$10 million supplied by BOCHK.
In opening remarks, Leung Chun-ying predicted that innovation and expertise would turn out to be a pillar of Hong Kong’s financial system by 2036, becoming a member of finance, commerce, and delivery. He inspired the town to observe the collaborative fashions of nations equivalent to Sweden, the place shut partnerships between authorities, business, academia, and analysis have fueled growth.
Sun Yu, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of BOCHK
Sun Yu, vice chairman and chief govt of BOCHK, emphasised the significance of economic help for technological progress. He reiterated BOCHK’s dedication to fostering an innovation ecosystem that brings collectively authorities, traders, researchers, and business leaders.
Established in 2022, the BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize has shortly gained recognition for its rigorous requirements and worldwide overview committee. The Prize is now in its fourth yr, upholding a popularity for equity and integrity throughout its 5 main award fields.