PolyU Innovation Investment Roadshow Series (PIIRS)

The Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is expanding its nationwide, integrated industry-university-research-investment network. The inaugural PolyU Innovation Investment Roadshow Series (PIIRS) event will launch as the series’ first roadshow in Qianhai, Shenzhen, on 31 July.  This event is designed to help PolyU’s research teams and startups overcome three core development challenges: technology commercialisation, funding acquisition and industrial implementation.

PIIRS serves as a one-stop incubation hub covering the entire lifecycle of scientific and technological innovation. It connects Hong Kong and Shenzhen, expands nationwide and links with global resources. By integrating innovation, industry, capital and talents, this monthly roadshow will rotate sequentially through three major regions: the Pearl River Delta, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region, focusing on one dedicated region each month. PIIRS aims to build a signature brand of PolyU for innovation and technology translation.

Event Details

📅 Date: 31 July 2026 (Friday)

🕟 Time: 2:15 - 5:30pm (Registration and exhibition open from 1:00pm)

📍 Venue: 7th Floor, Building 5, E-hub (North Zone), Qianhai, Shenzhen

👉 Language: Putonghua

Event Highlights

• Authoritative Panel Dialogue for Innovation Empowerment - Prof. Christopher Chao, Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU, will host the Investment Fireside Chat, engaging in insightful dialogue with Prof. Yang Hongxia and leading industry investors.
• Valuable Practical Startup Experience Sharing - Ms. Chen Rui, PolyU Alumni, Founder and CEO of BOTINKIT, will deliver an insightful experience sharing. Leveraging her company’s proven commercial success, she will provide an authentic, step-by-step breakdown of the entire startup journey – from project incubation, technology implementation to market expansion and fundraising. This session aims to equip entrepreneurs and startup teams with practical insights and real-world experience.
• PolyU Elite Project Roadshow - 12 outstanding PolyU innovation teams will take the stage to pitch their projects. Focusing on cutting-edge technologies and industrial innovation, they will fully showcase their technological edge, commercial viability, and growth potential.
• PolyU Research Achievements Exhibition - The event features a dedicated PolyU research exhibition, offering a one-stop  showcase of the university’s leading cross-disciplinary research achievements. Attendees can explore high-potential projects, tap into cutting-edge technological resources, and unlock opportunities for deep industry–academia–research collaboration and technology commercialisation.
• Networking Reception - Step out of the audience seat and engage directly with our most promising startup teams. Whether you are seeking forward-looking innovation insights, strategic partnerships, or cutting-edge technological solutions, our entrepreneurs are ready to connect with you, share their visions, and explore how your expertise can help accelerate their growth and impact. Don't just watch the future unfold—let's build it together!

Event Details

13:00 - 14:15 Guest Registration & Exhibition Visit

14:15 - 14:45 Opening Remarks & Launch Ceremony

14:45 - 15:10 Fireside Chat & Keynote Speech

15:10 - 16:20 Project Roadshow

16:20 - 17:20 Networking Reception