Expanding frontiers in space and climate science, HKUST secured HKD 46 million in funding from Stellar Rise to develop bio-inspired robotic manipulation technologies for in-orbit operations. In addition, a new study found that urbanization in the Greater Bay Area has significantly increased the risks of extreme heat and heavy rainfall.
Across materials and life sciences, HKUST researchers uncovered the quantum mechanism and rational design principles behind interfacial polymerization, a breakthrough that advances applications in water purification and microcapsule technology. Another research team shed light on the pathogenesis of a rare respiratory disease, revealing how it can be triggered by mutations in a specific gene.
Driving collaborative innovation through partnerships, our research team and an HKUST-incubated medtech startup PhoMedics have developed Glanzir®, the world’s first AI-enabled, slide-free pathology imaging system. We also jointly established the Physical AI Innovation Center with Suzhou Calmcar to propel full-stack physical AI technologies and tackle fundamental bottlenecks in current AI.
To provide a platform for visionary dialogue, HKUST co-hosted the 2026 Hong Kong Innovation Forum with China International Capital Corporation, and partnered with the Forum for World Education to convene the HKUST-FWE Conference on AI, Technology, and Education.
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