InnoCarnival 2026: Explore Hong Kong's Vibrant Innovation Ecosystem from October 24 to November 1

InnoCarnival 2026 to run from October 24 to November 1

Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), the InnoCarnival 2026 (IC 2026) will be held for nine consecutive days from October 24 to November 1 at the Hong Kong Science Park with the theme of "Lead with I&T Dream to Fly High". Public admission is free. The event is receiving support from over 40 programme partners, including local universities, research and development (R&D) centres, government departments and other organisations. By showcasing a number of local innovations and research achievements, the event will offer the public an opportunity to experience the vibrant innovation and technology (I&T) development scene in Hong Kong, as well as the diverse applications of these innovations.

Speaking at the media preview for IC 2026 today (October 5), the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee, said, "Dr Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first payload specialist, participated in our country's space mission in May this year, proving that the dream of space exploration is not out of reach. This year's Carnival will feature an aerospace thematic zone to showcase research projects of local universities and their contributions to our country's space exploration missions, hoping to inspire more young people to explore the unknown and pursue their dreams."

The media preview exhibited the R&D projects of several participating teams. Project team representatives presented their inspirational ideas, R&D processes, features and functions, and project applications. These projects include the greenhouse gas monitoring instrument "MUSICO", spearheaded by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and operated by Dr Lai on the Tiangong Space Station. This fully demonstrates the research capability of local universities' R&D teams in the fields of aerospace technology, as well as their important contributions to the country's space mission.

In addition, the Hong Kong Productivity Council introduced its "Autonomous Air-ground Cooperative Tunnel Inspector". With the synergy of AI, robotics and total-station positioning techniques, the system is employed in the Trunk Road T2 and Cha Kwo Ling Tunnel project to carry out tunnel inspections, bringing intelligence, automation and digital advancement to tunnel inspections in Hong Kong. This system won the Gold Award at the 2025 Edison Awards, gaining international recognition.

Representatives from Po Leung Kuk Celine Ho Yam Tong College introduced the "Hydroguard - AI-powered Water-quality Monitoring Platform", a compact AI-powered water quality monitoring platform that integrates automated screening, data collection and real-time environmental monitoring. The platform not only improves the accuracy, efficiency and accessibility of water quality testing, but also enables a faster identification of and response to contamination risks, supporting safer and more sustainable water resource management.

IC 2026 exhibition booths will be set up to showcase local I&T achievements, some of them with interactive games. A diverse line-up of about 150 workshops and over 10 webinars across various subjects including aerospace technology and AI will be available during the Carnival. All activities are free of charge. Some of the activities require preregistration, which will begin at 10.30am on October 6 (Tuesday). Details are available at the thematic webpage (innocarnival.hk). Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public are most welcome to join. During the Carnival, free shuttle bus services will be provided between Hong Kong Science Park and various districts, including MTR University Station, Tai Wai Station, Kowloon Tong Station, and Admiralty Station, as well as the new routes at Yuen Long Station and Tseung Kwan O Station, offering convenient access for visitors.

InnoCarnival 2026 will run from October 24 to November 1. Photo shows students of Po Leung Kuk Celine Ho Yam Tong College who developed the "Hydroguard - AI-powered Water-quality Monitoring Platform". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

InnoCarnival 2026 will run from October 24 to November 1. Photo shows the "Autonomous Air-ground Cooperative Tunnel Inspector" developed by the Hong Kong Productivity Council and employed in the Trunk Road T2 and Cha Kwo Ling Tunnel project to carry out tunnel inspections. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

InnoCarnival 2026 will run from October 24 to November 1. Photo shows the greenhouse gas monitoring instrument "MUSICO" spearheaded by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, Mr Ivan Lee, attended the media preview of InnoCarnival 2026 today (October 5). Photo shows Mr Lee (centre) with representatives of the participating teams from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Hong Kong Productivity Council, and Po Leung Kuk Celine Ho Yam Tong College. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Matching session and kick-off ceremony of 14th Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music) held

Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing, the 14th Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music) held its matching session and kick-off ceremony today (October 5), promoting cross-sector collaboration among Hong Kong's advertising, film and television, and music industries.

Speaking at the kick-off ceremony, Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Miss Yvonne Ip noted that since its launch, the scheme has facilitated collaboration between more than 340 advertising production companies and some 290 groups of singers, providing the local film and television, advertising, and music sectors with a valuable creation platform and hands-on opportunities. CCIDA will continue to actively foster cross-sector collaboration in the local creative industries, with a view to promoting the professionalism, industrialisation and internationalisation of the industries.

This year's scheme consists of two funding categories, namely the "Advertising Production Start-ups" and the "Professional Advertising Production Houses". The selected creative teams will receive production funding as well as professional training and mentoring opportunities to produce original microfilms. At the kick-off ceremony, 10 start-up advertising production companies under the category of "Advertising Production Start-ups" were paired with singers, while the five teams under the category of "Professional Advertising Production Houses" were formed by directors, scriptwriters, singers and advertising production companies individually. The microfilms will premiere online in January next year and will be showcased to the industry at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) in March next year.

Launched in 2013, the Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music) is a cross-sector collaboration initiative that brings together advertising and film production with music creation. It aims to enable local emerging directors and their creative teams to collaborate with local singers in producing original microfilms, thereby promoting the development of Hong Kong’s creative industry ecosystem.

For more information about the 14th Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music), please visit www.hkmfa.hk (Chinese only).

Matching session and kick-off ceremony of 14th Microfilm Production Support Scheme (Music) held Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases