Call for Projects: 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva
Event Date: 9 to 13 April 2025
Type: Exhibition and Competition
Coordinator: HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core
Overview:
The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG) is recongized as one of the top three annual events in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing solely on inventions and innovations. This year, IEIG will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from April 9 to 13, 2025. In the previous year, HKU garnered 42 awards, which included two special grand prizes, two Gold Medals with Congratulations of the Jury, 15 Gold Medals, and others.
Official website of IEIG: https://inventions-geneva.ch/en/home/
Awarded projects in the 49th IEIG: https://www.hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/27236.html
Eligibility:
- Inventions developed by HKU with active patent applications or granted patents
- The invention has not been showcased in the same exhibition before.
Application Details:
- Participation sponsorship from HKU is limited, research teams are encouraged to participate at their own expense.
- Internal Submission Deadline: 8 Dec 2024
- Sponsorship results announcement: TBC
- Internal fee payment deadline: 31 Dec 2024
- Application Form: https://bit.ly/gen25hku
Assessment Criteria:
- Innovation and technology content
- Readiness for commercialization
- Potential social and economic impact
Important Notes:
- Project teams shall participate in the entire event physically.
- Flight tickets and hotel accommodation for the exhibition will not be provided by HKU.
- If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core at 39102495 or tecevent@hku.hk