HKSTP and CSD renew MOU to deepen sustainable development of Smart Prison

(Hong Kong, 27 July 2026) –  Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and the Correctional Services Department (CSD) renewed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to deepen the sustainable development of Smart Prison in correctional institutions.
      
The MOU was renewed by Mr Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP and Mr Leung Ka-lun, Deputy Commissioner of Correctional Services (Operations and Strategic Development). Under the MOU, both parties will jointly explore innovative solutions in three aspects over the next three years, including the identification and matching of market-proven innovative solutions by the HKSTP to address the CSD's operational needs and challenges, as well as arranging regular meetings and exchanges between the CSD and the innovation and technology (I&T) industry and academia to create more collaboration opportunities and nurture innovative mindsets within the CSD. Furthermore, both parties will continue to utilise the jointly established "Penal Lab", where tailor-made innovative solutions targeting the needs of the CSD by the I&T industry can be tested, facilitating the introduction of I&T products to correctional facilities.

Mr Wong said that HKSTP is pleased to renew the MOU with the CSD to further explore technology adoption in various areas, jointly promoting innovative applications and nurturing I&T talent with the CSD. HKSTP will connect with park companies to inject smart elements into the modernisation of correctional facilities, addressing the CSD's operational needs and challenges by leveraging innovative solutions. At the same time, it will provide potential I&T companies with opportunities to validate scientific research products and solutions, creating a win-win situation.
      
Mr Leung said that the CSD will, as always, actively support the Government's policies in promoting the Smart City and the development of I&T by incorporating the Smart Prison initiative into its strategic development plan, striving to modernise correctional facilities and services with the use of innovative technologies. He expressed confidence that with the HKSTP's capabilities and experience, coupled with the CSD's determination to promote the application of I&T and high-quality development, the deepened collaboration will generate more "smart" proposals to enhance the operational efficacy and service quality of the CSD.
      
HKSTP and the CSD signed the first three-year MOU in 2023. Both parties have achieved gratifying results in identifying and matching market-proven innovative solutions for the CSD, arranging regular meetings and exchanges between the CSD and the I&T industry and academia, and establishing the "Penal Lab" in a correctional facility.