The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) participates in the "InnoCarnival 2024", organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission. Today marks the grand opening of the "IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW" (IYKYK) exhibition area. From today until 3 November 2024, over a span of nine days, the event at the Hong Kong Science Park will showcase the top achievements of more than 20 "Made in Hong Kong" technology companies, including unicorn enterprises.
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (middle), Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (second from right), Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secy for Innovation, Technology and Industry, (first from right), Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (first from left) and Mr Albert Wong, CEO of the HKSTP (second from left) at the grand opening of the "IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW" (IYKYK). Source from: HKSTP
These innovations cover four major technology areas closely related to everyday life: green technology, biomedicine, artificial intelligence and big data, and robotics. On the first day of the event, visitors had the opportunity to engage closely with vibrant innovators in the field of technology. Attendees enjoyed activities like VR roller coasters and simulated drone operations, experiencing first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene.
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The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (middle), Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (second from right), Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secy for Innovation, Technology and Industry, (first from right), Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (first from left) and Mr Albert Wong, CEO of the HKSTP (second from left) at the grand opening of the "IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW" (IYKYK). Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan (middle), Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry (second from right), Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secy for Innovation, Technology and Industry, (first from right), Mr Ivan Lee, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (first from left) and Mr Albert Wong, CEO of the HKSTP (second from left) at the grand opening of the "IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW" (IYKYK). Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, tried out the 3-metre-tall giant claw machine "Fun Fetch” at HKSTP Pavilion. Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, tried out the 3-metre-tall giant claw machine "Fun Fetch” at HKSTP Pavilion. Source from: HKSTP
HKSTP collaborated with local and international artists to create 10 unique 'unicorn' artworks, such as the “Prism of Progress” inspired by SenseTime. Source from: HKSTP
HKSTP collaborated with local and international artists to create 10 unique 'unicorn' artworks, such as the “Futureville Dream Delivery” inspired by Lalamove. Source from: HKSTP
The roller coaster installation "InnoMover" employs VR technology, allowing players to experience a thrilling, novel adventure. Source from: HKSTP
Visitors can win a miniature unicorn keychain at the claw machine "Fun Fetch". Source from: HKSTP
Visitors can win a miniature unicorn keychain at the claw machine "Fun Fetch". Source from: HKSTP
Visitors experienced first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene at the Tech Showcase. Source from: HKSTP
Visitors experienced first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene at the Tech Showcase. Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, tried out the 3-metre-tall giant claw machine "Fun Fetch” at HKSTP Pavilion. Source from: HKSTP
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, tried out the 3-metre-tall giant claw machine "Fun Fetch” at HKSTP Pavilion. Source from: HKSTP
Since its establishment in 2001, HKSTP has supported a total of 13 unicorn enterprises. To further share the proud achievements of local I&T with the city, this event uniquely incorporates new creative elements by inviting local and international artists to draw inspiration from the innovative journeys and solutions of unicorn enterprises, meticulously designing a series of unicorn-themed artworks—'uKnow-corns'. These artworks are placed around the Science Park, integrating technology with art and everyday life.
HKSTP collaborated with local and international artists to create 10 unique 'unicorn' artworks, such as the “Prism of Progress” inspired by SenseTime. Source from: HKSTP
HKSTP collaborated with local and international artists to create 10 unique 'unicorn' artworks, such as the “Futureville Dream Delivery” inspired by Lalamove. Source from: HKSTP
The artworks include:
• Prism of Progress - Inspired by the global leader in AI software, SenseTime, using vibrant, sharp edged graphics symbolise how tech enhances daily life and strengthens community connections
• Futureville Dream Delivery - Inspired by the world's largest logistics platform by closed-loop
freight Gross Transaction Value, Lalamove, envisioning a future of thriving smart cities where technology and digital services in our phones enable seamless on-demand delivery.
The roller coaster installation "InnoMover" employs VR technology, allowing players to experience a thrilling, novel adventure. Source from: HKSTP
Visitors can win a miniature unicorn keychain at the claw machine "Fun Fetch". Source from: HKSTP
Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said, "As the largest I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong, HKSTP has been providing comprehensive support and nurturing the growth of numerous tech enterprises and distinguished leaders for over 20 years. This IYKYK event showcases a multitude of globally leading technological solutions, highlighting Hong Kong's innovative potential and affirming the Science Park as the optimal springboard for startup success. Looking ahead, we will continue to pave the way for technological development, strengthen collaboration between industry, academia, research, and investment sectors, inspire more innovative ideas, and lead our park companies onto the internationalstage."
Visitors can win a miniature unicorn keychain at the claw machine "Fun Fetch". Source from: HKSTP
The Tech Showcase area featured automated health checks, robot ambassador, and AI virtual human. On the first day, visitors also sampled handcrafted beer made from bread, tiger nut plant-based milk tea, and non-dairy ice cream, exploring how technology drives transformation across various industries and promotes sustainable lifestyles.
Visitors experienced first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene at the Tech Showcase. Source from: HKSTP
InnoCarnival 2024 is the annual flagship event of the Innovation and Technology Commission, aimed at promoting science education. This year's theme is "Let’s Sail with Innovation and Technology." In collaboration with over 75 participating organisations, the carnival features exhibitions of local inventions and research achievements, workshops, and interactive games to promote I&T culture among the public.
Visitors experienced first-hand the cutting-edge capabilities of Hong Kong's tech scene at the Tech Showcase. Source from: HKSTP
During the event, the Science Park will transform into a hub of technology, shopping, cuisine, and education, welcoming all citizens to visit and engage.
IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW Pavilion
Date: 26 October – 3 November 2024 (Nine days)
Time: 10:00-17:00 (Weekdays), 10:00-18:00 (Weekends)
Venue: G/F, Building 10W, Hong Kong Science Park
For more information: https://www.hkstp.org/en/park-life/if-you-know-you-know
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) hosted the HKSTP Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Showcase 2026 at the Charles K. Kao Auditorium, Hong Kong Science Park on July 30, with support from Invest Hong Kong. The event brought together more than 200 representatives from the healthcare, academic, investment and regulatory sectors, both locally and from overseas. A major milestone announced at the event was that HKSTP partner company Hong Kong Regen Medtech Limited (HKRM) has become the first facility in Hong Kong to be recognised by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong (PPBHK) as an allogeneic mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) PIC/S GMP manufacturing facility, enabling the production of advanced therapy products for clinical trials.
HKSTP hosted the HKSTP CGT Showcase 2026, bringing together local and overseas I&T enterprises, medical experts, researchers, investors and patient representatives to explore the clinical translation and broader development of cell and gene therapy. Photo source: HKSTP
Mr. Terry Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said in his remarks: “Cell and gene therapy is one of the fastest-growing fields in life and health tech. The establishment of Hong Kong’s first stem cell production facility certified to PIC/S GMP standards at Hong Kong Science Park marks a significant milestone for the city’s life and health tech ecosystem. The significance of this certification goes far beyond technology alone. It signifies not only that production has met the highest international safety standards, but also that patients and their families can choose locally manufactured cell therapy products with confidence and complete trust. This is a tangible achievement that will enable every Hong Kong citizen to benefit directly. As the orchestrator of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem, HKSTP has been proactively connecting the life and health tech community with partners, investors and academia. Through a diverse range of incubation programmes, we provide our park companies with seed funding, innovation space, world-class infrastructure and regulatory support, helping them overcome challenges in the journey from laboratory research to clinical translation and turning scientific breakthroughs into real therapeutic outcomes for patients. We will continue to drive ecosystem development and fully support local I&T enterprises in bringing research achievements ‘Made in Hong Kong’ to the global stage.”
In his welcome remarks, HKSTP’s CEO Mr. Terry Wong said that HKSTP, as the orchestrator of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem, has been actively connecting the life and health tech community with partners, investors and academia. Through a diverse range of incubation programmes, it supports park companies with seed funding, innovation space, world-class infrastructure and regulatory support, helping them advance from laboratory research to clinical translation and turn scientific breakthroughs into real therapeutic outcomes for patients. Photo source: HKSTP
One of the highlights of the event was HKRM, an HKSTP partner company, recently obtaining Hong Kong’s first PIC/S GMP licence for stem cell production and operating the related manufacturing facility at Hong Kong Science Park, marking a key step in advancing the clinical translation of advanced therapies in Hong Kong. PIC/S GMP is internationally recognised as the gold standard for pharmaceutical manufacturing quality. Facilities must undergo rigorous international assessment to ensure that every batch is produced in a strictly controlled environment.
Mr. Stanley Sy, HKRM Co-founder and CEO, said: “HKRM’s attainment of Hong Kong’s first PIC/S GMP certification for stem cell production marks not only an important milestone in the company’s development, but also signifies that Hong Kong now has the critical infrastructure needed to further support the clinical translation of advanced cell therapies. A stringent, internationally recognised manufacturing quality system helps ensure product consistency and traceability, while strengthening the confidence of medical and regulatory authorities in locally manufactured cell-based products. Based at Hong Kong Science Park, HKRM is grateful for the longstanding support of HKSTP. We also look forward to working with research and clinical partners in the Park to bring more promising therapeutic solutions from Hong Kong to the international stage.”
Mr. Stanley Sy, HKRM Co-founder and CEO, highlighted a major milestone in the development of Hong Kong’s first PIC/S GMP stem cell production facility, underscoring the city’s capabilities in high-quality advanced therapy product manufacturing and clinical translation. Photo source: HKSTP
The event also featured first-hand experiences from patients, their families and doctors on their treatment journeys. Park company Mononuclear Therapeutics (MonoTx) operates Hong Kong’s first AABB-accredited public cord blood bank and haematopoietic stem cell apheresis facility at Hong Kong Science Park, with more than 2,000 cord blood units in storage.
Dr. Wendy Cheng, Chief Operating Officer of MonoTx, introduced Hong Kong’s first AABB-accredited public cord blood bank and haematopoietic stem cell apheresis facility at Hong Kong Science Park, with more than 2,000 cord blood units in storage. Photo source: HKSTP
Dr. Wendy Cheng, Chief Operating Officer of MonoTx, joined Professor Leung Tak Yeung and Professor Ronald Wang of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) to share research findings and patient cases with patient families.
Professor Tak Yeung Leung of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at CUHK (left), together with a patient family (right), shared on stage a research approach for foetuses with severe alpha-thalassaemia, in which the mother’s stem cells are processed by MonoTx and infused into the foetus to investigate whether immune tolerance to the mother’s stem cells can be induced, with the aim of improving clinical outcomes. Photo source: HKSTP
Professor Tak Yeung Leung of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at CUHK (left), together with a patient family (right), shared on stage a research approach for foetuses with severe alpha-thalassaemia, in which the mother’s stem cells are processed by MonoTx and infused into the foetus to investigate whether immune tolerance to the mother’s stem cells can be induced, with the aim of improving clinical outcomes. Photo source: HKSTP
Professor Leung Tak Yeung’s team at CUHK is studying a treatment for foetuses with severe alpha-thalassaemia by processing the mother’s stem cells through MonoTx and infusing them into the foetus, to investigate whether the foetus can develop immune tolerance to the mother’s stem cells and thereby improve clinical outcomes.
Professor Ronald Wang of CUHK shared his team’s work on using cord blood to treat neonatal brain injury, with preliminary findings suggesting that infusion within 48 hours of birth may help repair brain injury and improve the child’s developmental outcomes later in life. Photo source: HKSTP
Professor Ronald Wang’s team is using cord blood to treat neonatal brain injury. Preliminary findings suggest that cord blood infusion within 48 hours of birth may help repair brain injury and improve the child’s developmental outcomes later in life.
Hong Kong Science Park is home to more than 360 life sciences companies, while the number of cell and gene therapy (CGT) enterprises continues to grow, spanning frontier fields such as stem cells, gene editing, personalised cancer vaccines and CAR-T immunotherapy, and addressing diseases including cancer, heart failure and neurodegenerative disorders.
HKSTP will continue to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international health and medical innovation hub by accelerating the translation and application of more locally developed R&D outcomes for the benefit of patients, the industry and society. In doing so, it aims to make innovative therapies more accessible and enable Hong Kong to play an even greater role on the global life and health tech stage.
