The 10th edition of TechInnovation 2021 has been successfully hosted by Innovation Partner for Impact (IPI) as a fully digital 24-hour event from 28 to 30 September 2021. As one of the key partners, HKBU have showcased ten innovative technology and solutions for the betterment of health and wellness. This technology matching event aims to bring international technology providers and enterprises to accelerate the commercialisation of emerging technologies, seed licensing opportunities and foster open innovative technology.
The TechInnovation 2021 was held from 28 to 30 September 2021
This year, TechInnovation 2021 followed the theme of “A Sustainable & Resilient Future” with more than 160 exhibitors including 11 national innovation agencies and technology consortia and more than 2,000 attendees across all time zone to join the event virtually. Over 400 technologies from 20 countries participated and showcased their innovative technology and solutions. More than 50 leading industry leaders in technology and design-led innovation were invited to speak on the sub-theme of “Green & Sustainable Future”, “Sustainable Food & Nutrition” or “Health & Wellness”.
Dr Alfred Tan, Head of Knowledge Transfer Office from HKBU and Ms Laura Conzijnsen are introducing series of HKBU innovative technology and solutions for betterment health and wellness.
Under the theme of “Health & Wellness”, Prof Lyu Aiping, Dean and Chair Professor from the HKBU School of Chinese Medicine was invited to speak on “Current Situation in Standardisation of Chinese Medicine”. Prof Bian Zhaoxiang, Associate Vice-President (Chinese Medicine Development) of HKBU, was invited to speak on the topic of “Clinical-based Research at Chinese Medicine Hospital, Hong Kong”. They were both invited to discuss how to use sustainable technologies to meet current challenges especially under the post-pandemic period.
Prof Lyu (top right) and Prof Bian (bottom left) were invited to discuss on how to use sustainable technologies to meet current challenges.
All the projects of HKBU were showcased on a high standard and the following projects were displayed in the TechInnovation 2021 to explore new partnership opportunities and connect with potential collaborators (in no particular order):
Aptamer Hong Kong
Aptamer-based Technology for Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Application by Prof Zhang Ge, Dr Yu Yuanyuan
BP InnoMed Limited
Novel Anti-Viral Targeted Drug for Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment by Dr Lung Hong Lok
Department of Chemistry, HKBU
Novel Drug for Cancer Diagnostics and Photodynamic Treatment by Prof Gary Wong Ka Leung
Gihon Biotech Limited
Skin Whitening, Anti-aging and Skin Care Product by Prof Zhang Hongjie
Hong Kong Authentication Centre of Valuable Chinese Medicines Limited
Quality Control Markers for Use in Herbs Authentication by Dr Simon HAN Quanbin
Herbap Biotect Limited
Phytonutrient-based Remedial Fluids for Hyoertrophic and Keloid Scars by Dr Phyllis Tsang
Hong Kong Baptist University R&D Licensing Limited
Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Diseases by Prof Bian Zhaoxiang Alzheimer's Disease Treatment by Using Modified Chinese Medicine Formulation by Prof Li Min Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease Using Corynoxine B by Prof Li Min
MIND and Tech Limited
Non-invasive Alzheimer's Disease Diagnostic Kit by Prof Ricky Wong Man Shing
New Life Medicine Technology Company Limited
Non-invasive Early Diagnosis Kit for Prostate Cancer by Prof Gary Wong Ka Leung
School of Chinese Medicine, HKBU
HKBU Chinese Medicine Research and Development by Prof Lyu Aiping
HKBU- Jockey Club Chinese Medicine Disease Prevention and Health Management Centre by Prof Bian Zhaoxiang
For more TechInnovation 2021 details, please refer to www.techinnovation.com.sg.
