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HKSTP Celebrates Wins at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 2022 as Park Companies Scoop 78 Awards

08 Apr 2022

HKSTP Celebrates Wins at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva 2022 as Park Companies Scoop 78 Awards

(Hong Kong, 8 April 2022) – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is pleased to announce that a number of Science Park companies have scooped a total of 78 awards at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva this year, including 22 gold medals, 48 silver medals and 8 bronze medals. This triumph on the international stage reflects the growing strength of HKSTP’s world class I&T ecosystem which has continuously nurtured a wide range of home-grown ground-breaking innovations.

HKSTP’s park companies have long been a major force in the world-renowned annual event, winning the Grand Prix award on two past occasions. This year, the entire Science Park I&T community has achieved outstanding results. The extended network comprises of research institutes including the InnoHK research laboratories led by various universities, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI), The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), as well as The Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM), all of which have contributed to the overall success of the city’s innovation ecosystem.

Albert Wong, CEO at HKSTP, said: “Growth in Hong Kong’s I&T sector has surged in recent years, boosted by the continued investment and policy support from the government. The consistent success of HKSTP’s park companies at the highest level is proof of Hong Kong’s growing I&T status and is a real shot in the arm for home-grown innovators aspiring to create world-changing inventions. We congratulate all the winners on their success and will continue utilize the strength of our combined network to power Hong Kong’s next era of growth with I&T.”

The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is widely regarded as the world’s most prestigious award devoted exclusively to inventions. Coming into its 48th edition, this year’s event was held virtually between 16th and 20th March, and has attracted nearly 800 inventions from 25 countries and region.

HKSTP Park companies’ 78 award-winning innovations

COMPANY / ORGANISATION	WINNING TECHNOLOGY / INVENTION
Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury
Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI)	Separator-Free Battery for Improved Safety and Performance
The Centre for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) – InnoHK, HKU	Flu-based COVID-19 Vaccine
Gold Medal
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)	Making future cities and campuses smarter and more efficient with 5G Novel underwater wireless power charging solution against climate change
Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI)	Nanotechnology-Driven Recycled Rubber for Asphalt Pavement with Artificial Intelligence Thermal Conductive and EMI Shielding Dual Functional Thermal Pad Flexible, Transparent, and Super-Strong NAMI nCoating for Foldable Electronics Display Safe and Energy-Dense Lithium-Metal Battery with In-situ Polymerized Solid Electrolyte Spinnable Composite Nano Fiber Material for Fully Biodegradable ASTM F2100 Level 3 Surgical Mask Germ Repellent Silicone Rubber (GRSR) for Microbiome-friendly, Anti-fouling Baby Products
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textile and Apparel (HKRITA)	Customized comfort bra to aid recovery from mastectomy Regenerating bio-based leather from leather waste Flexible loop structure technology
Geniebiome Limited	G-NiiB Immunity-SIM01
Film Players Limited	Pixelated Smart Film
Microbiota I-Center (MagIC) – InnoHK, CUHK	Specific Fecal Bacterial Markers of ASD
Centre for Perceptual and Interactive Intelligence (CPII) – InnoHK, CUHK	Ultrafast oscillating blade microtome
Robocore Technology Limited (in partnership with Electrical and Mechanical Services Department)	Robotic Lift Examiner
Sebit Company Limited (in partnership with Electrical and Mechanical Services Department)	Smart Driver Assistant for Automated People Mover
Welbot Technology Limited (in partnership with Electrical and Mechanical Services Department)	Smart Boiler Servicing Robot
Illuminatio Medical technology Limited (in partnership with Chinese University of Hong Kong)	Non-invasive Biochemical Imaging of Human Tissues Using Spin-lock Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Xiaomo Biotech Limited (in partnership with City University of Hong Kong)	Biomanufactured and Customized RNAi Library for Any Species
Silver Medal
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)	The generation of knowledgeable chatbot Mass real-time data stream processing for digital marketing Building blocks for future digitization of paper documents Evolution of cross-boundary compliance ecosystems in pandemics Enhancing future smart mobility infrastructure with low latency, high precision and reliable C-V2X system Low carbon emission design optimization for AI computing Give batteries a second life Rapid charging technology for reducing downtime and increasing productivity for mobile robotics Low-cost AI night vision technology for life saving Popularizing preventive eye retina checking solution
Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI)	Self-Foaming Coating System for Superior Glass Facade Protection Human-Centric Lighting with Chip-On-Board (COB) Design Rate-Responsive Smart Bandage for Sport Injury Prevention Sustainable Anti-pilling Nano-Coating for Wool Garment NAMI S2PONGE Lifetime Virus and Bacteria Guard Hard Amorphous Metal Coating to Protect and Enhance Sharpness of Coffee Bean Grinding Blade Fluorine Free Hydrophobic/Oleophobic Nano-Shield Coating for Eco-Friendly Paper Based Food Packaging Green Economical Additive to Achieve Biodegradation of Common Plastics Including Recycled Materials Probiotics Revitalizing System (PRS) for Skin Microbiome Balance Germ-Spike Paper Packaging with Antiviral and Antibacterial Features
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textile and Apparel (HKRITA)	Sustainable approach of growing extra long staple (ELS) cotton: vertical hydroponic cultivation (VHC) Acousweep: an innovative microplastic fibre separation system using sweeping acoustic waves Removal of indigo dye in denim plant wastewater by Co2-caputring macroalgae Waterless solid state declourisation and durability treatment of post-consumer/ recycled PET fibres A method for a yarn-spun structure with inherent moisture wicking and fast-drying effects Viscose fibre production using recycled cellulose material
Geniebiome Limited	M3CRC™
Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited	Metallic artificial structure for bone cell attachment and growth A robot collaborative system, the application and processing accuracy evaluation method thereof
AP Infosense Limited	High-resolution Non-contact White Light Interferometric Optical Profiler Palm Temperature Monitoring Thermal Mat
Lumi Technology Company Limited	A Novel Photoswitchable Chlorine Dioxide Generator for Space Infection Control
Vista Innotech Limited	Micro Gimbal Stabilizer (MGS)
BNET Lidarviosion Company Limited	TOF Fall Detection LiDAR
Microbiota I-Center (MagIC) – InnoHK, CUHK	Level Up FMT Treatment
Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics (HKCLR) – InnoHK, CUHK	Cable-driven Inspection Robot for High-rise Building Façade
The Centre for Immunology & Infection (C2i) – InnoHK, HKU	Anti-Covid-19 stainless steel
Centre for Intelligent Multidimensional Data Analysis (CIMDA) – InnoHK, CityU	AI-based Face Mask Detection to Assist in the Control of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Asiabots Limited (in partnership with Electrical and Mechanical Services Department)	AI Voicebot Training System with Performance Evaluation for Call Centre Agents
Sebit Company Limited (in partnership with Electrical and Mechanical Services Department)	Smart Lift Passenger Flow Analysis
Risksis Technology Limited (in partnership with Electrical and Mechanical Services Department)	Semantic AI for Predictive Maintenance of Railway Track Systems
CloverGreen Limited (in partnership with Electrical and Mechanical Services Department)	Fireman Health Monitoring System
Lexiwave Technology (Hong Kong) Limited (in partnership with Electrical and Mechanical Services Department)	A Novel RFID system
Robocore Technology Limited (in parentship with Hong Kong Productivity Council)	Robolift – a platform for robots for working in multi-storey buildings
AusMed Global Limited (in parentship with Hong Kong Productivity Council)	KetoMetrics - High Performance Fat Loss Management Solution
Pacific Care Limited (in partnership with The University of Hong Kong)	Micro Mist Scale mouthguard cleaning device
Algae And Innovative Technologies (HK) Company Limited	Innovative Bacteria and Algae Combined Sewage Treatment System and Biomass Generator for Environmental Sustainability
Medi Biotech Limited	Machine-learning Assisted Discovery of Multifunctional Biopolymer Coating for Pathogen Control
Bronze Medal
Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM)	Robo-9 with Multi-Sensor Technologies for Visually Impaired Cloud-based Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform with legal domain translation, continuous authentication, and 360 degree monitoring Artificial Intelligence for Traffic Survey Using Unmanned Aircraft System Tele-practice Platform System Next Generation End-to-End Healthcare Community Support System
Dreamtec Cytokines Limited	Nautralizing antibody and vaccine booster against COVID-19
Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Center (MRC) – InnoHK, CUHK	Semi-autonomous Stereotactic Brain Biopsy Robotic System with Enhanced Safety
The Centre for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) – InnoHK, HKU & Immuno cure	PD1-Based Vaccine for Infection and Cancer Cure by Potentiating Host Immunity

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