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To transform our research into targeted solutions for the Mainland, PolyU is setting up translational research institutes in various Mainland cities.

Addressing Societal Needs With Translational Research To transform our interdisciplinary research into targeted solutions for the Mainland, PolyU is setting up research institutes in various Mainland cities.

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Addressing Societal Needs With Translational Research To transform our interdisciplinary research into targeted solutions for the Mainland, PolyU is setting up research institutes in various Mainland cities.

PolyU has consistently emphasised the significance of the practical impact of our research, as demonstrated by our motto: “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind.” We are embarking on strategic initiatives to further enhance our translational research and its impact in the Mainland and overseas. 

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Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation)

Professor Christopher Chao

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Prof Zijian ZHENG, Chair Professor of Soft Materials and Devices in the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has won the prestigious 2025 “Northern Kun Young Scientist Finalist Award”. The honour recognizes his pioneering contributions in materials innovation, device engineering, and flexible energy solutions, particularly his breakthroughs in wearable electronics. Prof ZHENG’s res

23 Feb 2026

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Prof. Yang CHAI, Director of Research Institute of Artificial Intelligence of Things, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Chair Professor of Semiconductor Physics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has been honoured with the “Prize for Scientific and Technological Innovation - Youth Innovation Award” by the Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation Science and Technology Award 2025. This award recognises outstanding young scientists and

16 Feb 2026

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Foshan Communications Group’s Transportation Science and Technology Company officially launched the Joint Research Centre for Technology and Innovation at a plaque-unveiling ceremony at PolyU on 7 February. This initiative builds on a framework agreement signed in December 2025 and aims to bridge the gap between academic innovation and practical engineering applications within the transport sector.

13 Feb 2026

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has successfully established 2 research institutes in Shenzhen (Nanshan and Futian), 12 translational research institutes across the Mainland and one translational research centre by the end of 2025. PolyU is committed to fostering innovation to drive the transformation of research outcomes into applications, serving the high-quality economic and social development. More information  

30 Dec 2025

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Foshan Communications Group’s Technology Company  have signed a collaboration framework agreement in Foshan on 22 December, marking the start of a strategic partnership focused on transportation materials, structures and technologies. The two parties will jointly establish a research and technology commercialisation platform to accelerate collaborative innovation and support the transformation of r

22 Dec 2025

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To deepen industry-academia-research integration and accelerate the translation of research outcomes, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), in collaboration with the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the People’s Government of Fujian Province, hosted the two-day “PolyU Technology Transfer and Commercialisation Conference cum 1st Annual General Meeting of Mainland Translational Research Institutes (2025)” in Jinjiang, Fujian

16 Dec 2025

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Jointly established by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the People’s Government of Luyang District, Hefei, the PolyU-Hefei Technology and Innovation Research Institute (the Institute) was officially inaugurated on 4 December, alongside a plaque-unveiling ceremony for InnoHub@Hefei. This marks a new chapter in collaboration between PolyU and Hefei, further enhancing research exchange, technology transfer and the development of an i

4 Dec 2025

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A delegation from the Zibo Municipal Science and Technology Bureau visited PolyU on November 19 for an exchange visit. The purpose was to deepen innovative collaboration between the two regions in cutting-edge technology fields such as robotics and artificial intelligence. It also aimed to promote the introduction of Hong Kong’s scientific achievements and talent resources, fostering regional synergy in science and technology development. Pro

21 Nov 2025

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Jointly established by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the People’s Government of Keqiao District, Shaoxing, the PolyU-Shaoxing Technology and Innovation Research Institute (the Institute) was officially inaugurated yesterday, together with a plaque-unveiling ceremony to mark the setting-up of InnoHub@Shaoxing. This represents a new phase of collaboration in technological innovation between Hong Kong and Shaoxing, opening a new c

6 Nov 2025

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