PolyU joined the "2026 Hong Kong Talents Beijing Tour" to explore new opportunities for Beijing-Hong Kong technology collaboration

Prof. YU Han, Assistant Professor of the Department of Chemistry at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and Dr SUN Xiao-Hao, Research Assistant Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of PolyU, participated in the “2026 Hong Kong Talents Beijing Tour” from 10 to 15 August. The event was co-organised by the Beijing Overseas Scholars Centre and the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities. 

The six-day programme aimed to deepen talent exchange and promote integrated development in education, technology, and innovation between Beijing and Hong Kong. During the tour, the delegation visited a wide range of innovation hubs across Beijing’s science and technology ecosystem, including national-level key laboratories, advanced R&D platforms, leading technology enterprises and innovation incubation centres. 

Participants also participated in thematic exchanges and project matchmaking sessions, engaging with overseas innovation talent and exploring collaboration opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, frontier information technologies, new energy, advanced materials, and intelligent connected vehicles.

In addition, the delegation toured major research and innovation facilities in Huairou, gaining first-hand exposure to national scientific infrastructure and frontier research developments. The visit to Zhongguancun Science Park further provided valuable insights into Beijing's innovation ecosystem, technology transfer mechanisms, and startup incubation environment.

Through these exchanges, PolyU scholars strengthened connections with research and industry partners while identifying practical pathways for future Beijing–Hong Kong research collaboration and innovation partnerships. PolyU will continue to expand its cross-regional innovation network, creating new opportunities for technology collaboration and transforming shared research ideas into future innovation outcomes.