PolyU Kunpeng Ascend Science and Education Innovation Incubation Centre officially inaugurated, to accelerate digital talent development and ecosystem growth

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed a cooperation agreement with Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) on 11 August, marking the official launch of the PolyU Kunpeng Ascend Science and Education Innovation Incubation Centre. The centre will provide a platform for PolyU researchers to pursue innovation based on Huawei’s Kunpeng and Ascend technologies, fostering industry–academia collaboration and incubating world-leading research outcomes.

Witnessed by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU; Prof. Christopher CHAO, Vice President (Research and Innovation) of PolyU; Mr WANG Tao, Executive Director of Huawei; and Mr ZHANG Xiwei, Vice President of Huawei, the agreement was signed by Prof. Daniel LUO Xiapu, Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences of PolyU and Ms CUI Meifang, Senior Director of Huawei Kunpeng Ecosystem Development.

According to Prof. Teng, PolyU is committed to cultivating professionals who combine patriotic dedication with a global vision, actively addressing the nation’s key strategic needs. With artificial intelligence identified as a priority development area, PolyU is expanding its collaboration with Huawei, building upon existing successful partnerships in communications, algorithms, and materials science. This strengthened partnership will support the development of a Digital China and reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a bridge for innovation.

Mr Wang highlighted Huawei’s dedication to collaborating with PolyU, emphasising that the incubation centre will not only provide access to powerful technological resources but also play a vital role in developing the next generation of research talent capable of making groundbreaking discoveries.

During the meeting, Ms Cui presented an overview of the computing industry's development and its influence on university ecosystems, emphasising a three-year commitment to supporting research and top talent development in universities. Prof. Luo highlighted the incubation centre's role in translating research into practical applications for societal benefit.

Moving forward, the incubation centre will focus on cutting-edge areas of the computing industry through a synergistic model that combines research, education, and talent training. Its mission is to nurture world-class talent, and accelerate transformative research outcomes.