The Hong Kong Innovation and Invention Exhibition, organized by the Hong Kong Exporters' Association, made its debut at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland. The exhibition featured over 40 scientific and technological innovation achievements from Hong Kong across various categories. The showcased products included SINOVATED TECHNOLOGY's intelligent monitoring system for eldercare centers, GREEN DAY INC's carbon dioxide recovery and resource regeneration device, ETBadge's blockchain-based certification system, Gense Technologies' portable health screening device, and the electronic lock developed by the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre [9c08c1ad].
The Hong Kong Science Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation, was held on June 8 and 9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event showcased smart solutions and creative technology projects from 120 teams of local and international primary and secondary school students. Over 30,000 visitors attended the fair, including parents and children. The award presentation ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, and Mr David Taji-Farouki, President of the Jury, International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. Gold, Silver, and Bronze award-winning teams were named across different divisions, and a 'Most Popular Award' was voted by the public attendees. The primary and secondary school teams that won Gold Awards will participate in the 'International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva' in Switzerland. The fair also featured showcases of innovative technological advancements from local universities and institutions, as well as interactive zones and workshops for families to explore innovative technologies. The event was supported by Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, The University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node, and over 40 partners from different sectors in society [62c11b33].
In addition to the Hong Kong Innovation and Invention Exhibition, the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) also achieved significant success at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva. ASTRI won a total of 23 awards, including 1 'Gold Medal with Congratulations of Jury', 6 Gold Medals, 10 Silver Medals, and 6 Bronze Medals. The award-winning inventions spanned various research areas, such as AI, robotics, smart city applications, and healthcare technologies. The standout invention was the 'Gemstone Eye: Apparatus for Gemstones Identification,' an automated device developed by ASTRI that quickly distinguishes natural diamonds from lab-synthetic diamonds and other gemstones. This invention received the prestigious Gold Medal with Congratulations of Jury, highlighting ASTRI's scientific research excellence and technology transfer efforts. ASTRI will continue to promote their award-winning inventions and foster collaborations among the government, industry, academia, and research institutions to contribute to smart city development and seize future growth opportunities [9c08c1ad].