Announcement of Finalists Advancing to the Grand Finale of the HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge

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We are thrilled to announce the seven startups that have advanced to the Grand Finale of the HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge. These finalists were selected after a successful Closed Door Regional Pitching event held on July 27 at the University of Hong Kong. Out of the numerous talented startups that participated in the competition, four startups from the start-up division and three startups from the growth division have been selected to move forward to the Grand Finale. We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to the following startups:  

 

 

成長組 Growth Division 

 

Vista Innotech 高瞻創新科技 

Vista InnoTech (VIT) is a pioneering startup, dedicated to inventing cutting-edge technology and all-in-one solutions for Micro Gimbal Stabilizer (MGS) Compact Camera Modules (CCMs). The R&D team, comprised of seasoned professionals, boasts an impressive portfolio of 75+ patents as inventors, and has received numerous industrial awards in China and HK for their innovative work. 

Headquarters: Hong Kong 

Established Year: 2017 

Founders: Kelvin Chu, Dr Edward Mak 

Website: https://www.vit.com.hk 

 

Asiabots Limited  

A company focused on A.I. & voice technology development. deploying its technology in medical areas, and gradually expanding on other industries such as banking, insurance, hospitality, property and more. Famous for its Natural Language Processing (NLP) Technology which can handle Cantonese, Chinese and English and South Asia Languages such as Bahasa, Thai, Malay and more. 

Headquarters: Hong Kong SAR 

Established Year: 2017 

Founder: Chris Shum  

http://www.asiabots.com/ https://www.voicesbot.com/ 

 

深圳市俄中博醫醫療科技有限公司 

A supplier of intermittent high and low oxygen cardiopulmonary rehabilitation equipment. The company has been focusing on the research, development, production, sales, and technical services of innovative medical equipment for intermittent high and low oxygen rehabilitation treatment. They have developed and manufactured the first intermittent high and low oxygen cardiopulmonary rehabilitation system in China.  

Headquarters: Hong Kong SAR, Shenzhen  

Established Year: 2018 

Founder: Wang Boyu 

Website: www.cybercure.com.cn 

 

 

初創組 Start-up Division 

  

Upgrade Biopolymers Limited 

Upgrade Biopolymers was founded in September 2023 and based in Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP). We are dedicated to transforming natural biopolymers, especially those derived from agricultural byproducts or wastes, into functional materials for various applications such as food and healthcare. 

Headquarters: Hong Kong SAR 

Established: 2023 

Founder:  Dr Xiufeng Li 

Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiufeng-li-b8469095/ 

  

Saint Novel Biotech 神農智能製藥  

A GenAI & Metabolic Reprogramming Cancer Defying Platform Augmented by Spatial Omics. Received global recognitions, with 8  approved or under applications’ patents in total. Covering AI molecule design, spatial transcriptomic methods, and metabolic reprogramming. from US, UK and China.  

Headquarters: Hong Kong SAR 

Established: 2022 

Founder:  Dr Zhuoxuan Li 

  

Diamontronics Limited 鑽晶圓有限公司  

Dedicated to providing high quality diamond wafer products and finding their applications in Chips. Specializing in ultralarge elastic deformation of nanoscale diamond in 2018, achieving large uniform tensile elasticity in microfabricated diamond in 2021.  

Headquarters: Hong Kong SAR 

Established: 2023 

Founder: Dr Limin Yang 

Website: www.diamontronics.com 

 

Chemmino Biotechnology Limited  

Chemmino is developing novel optical spectral devices with widest wavelength coverage, smallest size and lowest affordable price in the world, for various analytical applications everywhere, anytime, and by everyone  

Headquarters: Hong Kong SAR, Shenzhen  

Established Year: 2018 

Founder: Dr Wei Liu 

Website:www.chemmino.com 

The shortlisted startups have truly impressed us with their innovation and creativity, and we firmly believe that they have the potential to make a significant impact in the field of technological innovation. We offer our heartfelt congratulations to the seven startups advancing to the Grand Finale of the HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge, and wish them all the best of luck in the final round. We eagerly anticipate seeing them showcase their innovative ideas on the grand stage. Scheduled to take place on January 11, 2025, at the University of Hong Kong, the Grand Finale of the 2024 HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge will provide a platform for the brightest minds to present their innovative ideas through on-site roadshow presentations. Esteemed industry experts, renowned entrepreneurs, venture capital institutions, and other professionals have been invited by the organizing committee to evaluate the participating projects. The final scores will determine the award-winning teams in both the startup and growth divisions, with corresponding prizes for the champion, first runner-up, and second runner-up. Following the intense competition and the announcement of the winners, an award ceremony will be held to celebrate the achievements of these pioneering techno-entrepreneurs. We extend our deepest gratitude to all participants who applied for the challenge, as your active involvement in this initiative plays an essential role in fostering collaboration, promoting technological innovation and industrial development, enhancing international scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation, and accelerating the transformation of scientific and technological achievements. 

 

More information about this challenge, please visit: https://icb.hku.hk/en/innovalley 

Top 25 Startups from Hong Kong and Oversea: https://tec.hku.hk/25cgf/