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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has shone in the second round of Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme launched by Innovation and Technology Commission’s (ITC), securing grants for seven teams – the highest number among local institutions.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has been appointed by the Asia Pacific Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (APO), a collaborative partnership hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Office for the Western Pacific, to spearhead a regional research consortium focused on digital health innovation.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) held a flag-raising ceremony on campus this morning to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the HKSAR. Officiating guests included Mr. QIN Hong, Counsellor of the Policy Research Department of the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR; Dr. John CHAN, HKUST Pro-Chancellor; Ms. Edith SHIH, HKUST Council Vice-Chairperson; Prof. Nancy IP, HKUST President; and other senior management.
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World’s Top 600+ Young Universities
in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
Global Employability University Ranking 2025
No. 1 in Hong Kong, No. 3 in Greater China
Designed by the HR consultancy Emerging and published by Times Higher Education
Asia’s Top 700+ Universities
No. 3 in Hong Kong, No. 9 in Greater China
in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2024
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Active HKUST Start-up Companies
Established by HKUST staff, students and alumni or incubated by HKUST programs or facilities
of Faculty Members
World’s Top 2% Scientists
Stanford University 2023
Patent Influence Metric
Nature’s Leading 200 academic institutions
Patent Influence Metric published in 2022
Unicorn Start-Ups
Valued at >US$1 billion

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Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Bronze Award in Sustainability ESG category (Open Group)
Incorporation of Microalgae CO2 Capture into Urban Greenspaces - Dhruv Manoj JAIN, Rehaan LULLA, Travis Ka Hin TONG

LI Lin Ying, LUN Ka Hei Amelia and MA Lok Yiu
HKGCC Business Case Competition - Chinachem Group Case First Runner-up
LI Lin Ying, LUN Ka Hei Amelia and MA Lok Yiu

ThermoSpectra Limited
Hong Kong SciTech Pioneers Award 2023-2024, Best Technology Transfer Pioneer Award
ThermoSpectra Limited
Wonderland - Chik On WONG
Hong Kong Techathon+ 2025 - Merit Award in Digital Economy category (Student Group)
Wonderland - Chik On WONG

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