Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

HKSTP Takes Talent Mission to New Level with T2 – Hong Kong’s First-Ever Innovation Tech x Talent Month

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) presents T2 the citys first ever Innovation Tech x Talent month to showcase the fast-growing wealth of I&T opportunities emerging from the citys vibrant innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) presents T2 the citys first ever Innovation Tech x Talent month to showcase the fast-growing wealth of I&T opportunities emerging from the citys vibrant innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem.
  • HKSTP is scaling up the mission for talent as demand reaches new levels with more startups than ever setting up in Hong Kong and continued funding into the I&T sector.
  • As a debut event, the T2 month-long talent drive features the citys largest ever I&T Career Expo with over 2,800 career opportunities from over 270 tech companies.
  • Albert Wong, CEO at HKSTP said: HKSTP is committed to propelling Hong Kong I&T into a global force and is prioritising talent as the citys most critical innovation imperative.

Friday Culture and HKIBC to Launch a New Talk Show "Friday Beyond Spotlights" Starting in February 2022

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Comprehensive analysis of Hong Kong's position as an international hub, and gain insights from multiple perspectives to broaden horizon

Key Points: 
  • Hong Kong, SAR--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2022) - Media OutReach - Friday Culture Limited announced its partnership with Hong Kong International Business Channel (HKIBC) to launch a new English language talk show "Friday Beyond Spotlights".
  • The first episode of the weekly series will be aired from Friday, 11 February 2022 on Channel 76.
  • Mok, Chairman of Department of Clinical Oncology, Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation Professor of Clinical Oncology; Dr.
  • The series explores a wide range of hot topics covering the development and prospect of Hong Kong, politics, legal system, businesses, industries, art and digital entertainment.

Friday Culture and HKIBC to Launch a New Talk Show 'Friday Beyond Spotlights' Starting in February 2022

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The first episode of the weekly series will be aired from Friday, 11 February 2022 on Channel 76.

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  • The first episode of the weekly series will be aired from Friday, 11 February 2022 on Channel 76.
  • Mok, Chairman of Department of Clinical Oncology, Li Shu Fan Medical Foundation Professor of Clinical Oncology; Dr.
  • The show will be co-hosted by Mr. Patrick Tsang, Vice-chairman of i-CABLE Communications Limited, and Mr. Nick Chan, a Hong Kong Deputy to the National People's Congress.
  • The series explores a wide range of hot topics covering the development and prospect of Hong Kong, politics, legal system, businesses, industries, art and digital entertainment.

Brondell Releases Thinnest Luxury Bidet Toilet Seat on the Market

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Monday, January 3, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brondell, a pioneer in innovation focusing on health and personal care technologies in North America, announces the release of the Swash Thinline Electronic Luxury Bidet Toilet Seat.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brondell, a pioneer in innovation focusing on health and personal care technologies in North America, announces the release of the Swash Thinline Electronic Luxury Bidet Toilet Seat.
  • At under 4 inches in height, it is the thinnest bidet toilet seat on the market today.
  • While all bidet toilet seats offer a hygienic, eco-friendly alternative to toilet paper, many are overly large and bulky, maintaining the outdated look and feel of an old-fashioned medical device.
  • Brondell is the only company to maintain the right to sell and market its own air purifier using AG+ Technology in North America.

UVI RTPark Announces Launch of Revolving Loan Fund to Support High Impact Business Ventures in the US Virgin Islands

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Friday, December 31, 2021

ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands, Dec. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UVI Research and Technology Park ("RTPark") announced on Thursday the launch of the Virgin Islands Catalyst Fund ("Fund") designed to support business growth, job creation and incentive complementary economic development in the U.S. Virgin Islands ("USVI").

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  • ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands, Dec. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The UVI Research and Technology Park ("RTPark") announced on Thursday the launch of the Virgin Islands Catalyst Fund ("Fund") designed to support business growth, job creation and incentive complementary economic development in the U.S. Virgin Islands ("USVI").
  • The Fund, which will officially launch on Monday, January 17th, 2022, with an initial capitalization of $5 million,will be administeredby the Research and Technology Park Corporation.
  • The Catalyst Fund loan review committee will approve loans up to $1.5 million to businessesboth existing local enterprises and new-to-market-firmsthat are eligible based upon a completed loan application and underwriting analysis.
  • "All loans made via the Fund will be thoroughly underwritten by experienced financial services professionals and secured with collateral and/or guarantees," Johnson said.

ACT Genomics and Sanomics Merge to Unleash Hong Kong's Global Potential in Healthcare Technology

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Monday, November 22, 2021

Both ACT Genomics and Sanomics are park companies of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and located in the Hong Kong Science Park.

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  • Both ACT Genomics and Sanomics are park companies of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and located in the Hong Kong Science Park.
  • The merger is set to create an integrated oncology diagnostic powerhouse in Asia and unleash the global potential of healthcare technology (healthtech) in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
  • Sunny Chai, Chairman of Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, Mr. Alfred Sit, Secretary for Innovation and Technology, and Ms. Annie Choi, Permanent Secretary for Innovation and Technology.
  • About ACT Genomics Holdings Co. Ltd.
    ACT Genomics is an innovation-driven cancer solution provider with offices in Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok and Wales (UK).

HKSTP Hosts Global Entrepreneurs at First-Ever Hybrid Elevator Pitch Competition to Spark a Week of GBA and International Business Opportunities

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Friday, November 5, 2021

This years event surpassed all expectations, attracting over 600 entries from 40 countries and cities across five continents.

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  • This years event surpassed all expectations, attracting over 600 entries from 40 countries and cities across five continents.
  • The Greentech startup beat all other finalists with its innovative climate solutions and eco-engineering technology for ocean ecosystems restoration.
  • Global and local entrepreneurs have interacted with active investors and innovation ecosystem leaders at this years EPiC competition.
  • Meanwhile, physical and virtual guests from various industries and territories explored a wealth of GBA and international business partnership, as well as investment opportunities.

Fintech Unicorn Nium Joins HKSTP’s FinTech Community to Accelerate Hong Kong’s Booming Fintech Ecosystem

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today announced the addition of a global Fintech unicorn, Nium, as a partner company to HKSTPs thriving Fintech ecosystem.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today announced the addition of a global Fintech unicorn, Nium, as a partner company to HKSTPs thriving Fintech ecosystem.
  • Nium has been present in Hong Kong since 2016 and the growing team will join other fast-rising Fintech ventures at Science Parks flagship Fintech hub at InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong.
  • HKSTP has already connected Nium with a number of Fintech API players in Hong Kong to accelerate service development and business growth.
  • Through collaboration with industry leaders and tech startups at InnoCentre, Nium can instantly plug into the Hong Kongs thriving Fintech ecosystem and ride the wave of API-based financial services sweeping across Hong Kong and the GBA.

PolyU signs MoU with three strategic partners in support of "GBA PolyVentures 2025"

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

The MoU were signed between PolyU and its strategic partners, namely Everbright Limited, StartupHK Fund and Hai Robotics.

Key Points: 
  • The MoU were signed between PolyU and its strategic partners, namely Everbright Limited, StartupHK Fund and Hai Robotics.
  • Hai Robotics, one of our strategic partners today, was nurtured under PolyU's entrepreneurship ecosystem and has recently become a unicorn."
  • The Secretary for Innovation and Technology of the HKSAR Government, Mr Alfred Sit, commended the GBA PolyVentures 2025.
  • PolyU is also committed to providing high-quality education that keeps pace with the times and meets societal needs.

PolyU signs MoU with three strategic partners in support of "GBA PolyVentures 2025"

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 30, 2021

The MoU were signed between PolyU and its strategic partners, namely Everbright Limited, StartupHK Fund and Hai Robotics.

Key Points: 
  • The MoU were signed between PolyU and its strategic partners, namely Everbright Limited, StartupHK Fund and Hai Robotics.
  • Hai Robotics, one of our strategic partners today, was nurtured under PolyU's entrepreneurship ecosystem and has recently become a unicorn."
  • The Secretary for Innovation and Technology of the HKSAR Government, Mr Alfred Sit, commended the GBA PolyVentures 2025.
  • PolyU is also committed to providing high-quality education that keeps pace with the times and meets societal needs.