Gear Up Graduation Ceremony, Startup Showcase & HKU Demo Day 2024 Round 2
Gear Up Graduation Ceremony, Startup Showcase & HKU Demo Day
Gear Up Graduation Ceremony, Startup Showcase, and HKU Demo Day
The Gear Up Graduation Ceremony, Startup Showcase, and HKU Demo Day will be held on June 27, 2024 (Thursday) at 2pm in Lee Shau Kee Center, Lecture Hall II of the Centennial Campus at the University of Hong Kong.
The aim of the “Gear Up HKU Startup Seed Fund Incubation Programme” is to provide entrepreneurial support, incubation services, and capital assistance to young people, helping them realize their entrepreneurial dreams. The Gear Up Graduation Ceremony is a significant milestone for our start-up teams, symbolizing their hard work, dedication, and innovative contributions. The graduating start-up teams have a solid research foundation and cover a wide range of areas, including marine biotechnology, robotics, healthcare services, silver age products, and quality education platforms.
Following the Graduation Ceremony, the HKU Demo Day will commence at the nearby venue. The Demo Day event features two parallel tracks: Advanced Tech and Healthcare, where startups will pitch their business plan and latest progress, for VC investors providing their valuable feedbacks. Join us in witnessing the future of Advanced Technology and Healthcare and in supporting these promising startups on their path to success.
We cordially invite you to be part of this special occasion, where you can witness these startup teams as they embark on new milestones.
Date: June 27, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Centennial Campus, the University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam;
Gear Up Graduation Ceremony and Startup Showcase: Lecture Hall II, CPD-LG 08-09, Lee Shau Kee Center
Advanced Tech Demo Day: CPD-LG 18
Healthcare Demo Day; CPD-LG 34
Event Emcee: Ms Nicole Yau
Luxury Sparkling Tea Tasting: Mindful Sparks Sparkling
Gear Up Startup List
Demo Day Startup List
Healthcare
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| Time | Project | Project info | PIC |
| 3:35-3:50pm | Ageing-Emulated Biosystem | This project utilizes proprietary stem cell technology to develop an aging-emulated biosystem for anti-aging research. They aim to launch anti-aging products, a precision health management system, and customized solutions for unmet clinical needs and healthy longevity. | Prof. Pengtao Liu |
| 3:50-4:05pm | Senovac Biotech Limited | SenoVac Biotech aims to fight age-associated diseases by developing strategies to eliminate senescent cells and prevent aging disorders through seno-antigens-mediated immune-therapy. Products include antibody drugs, CAR-T/NK cell therapies, and vaccines targeting obesity and other age-related conditions. | Prof. Zhongjun Zhou |
| 4:05-4:20pm | Bone’s Technology Limited | Our project aims to address the burden of bone fractures through innovative solutions. We are developing a machine learning-based diagnostic system for precise fracture risk assessments, set to launch in 2027. Additionally, our non-invasive treatment offerings, including a high-strength injectable hydrogel and robotic-injection system, are scheduled for a 2028 launch. These advancements will revolutionize fracture prevention and treatment, benefiting patients and reducing the strain on the medical industry. | Prof. William Lu |
| 4:20-4:35pm | Panacea: An AI Driven Bone Tumor Solution | This project develops an AI-powered solution for bone tumor diagnosis and treatment. It includes a bone tumor data database, AI diagnostic system, surgical planning system, and online follow-up care. | Prof. Jason Cheung |
| 4:35-4:50pm | mskalign® SOLUTION | This project develops an AI-driven solution for analyzing and treating musculoskeletal disorders (MSK). They have commercialized mskalign® Wukong and miniPACS for in-hospital analysis. | Prof. Grace Zhang |
| 4:50-5:05pm | Revolutionzing Medcial Surgery Guided by NIR-II Imaging | This project aims to develop a near-infrared imaging system for real-time surgical visualization of tumors using fluorescent dyes. They will commercialize the technology, selling imaging systems and probes to Chinese hospitals, and licensing clinical trials to foreign partners | Prof. Dai Hongjie |
| 5:05-5:20pm | Remobility (Returning Winner) | SmartRehab is a digital platform that revolutionizes physiotherapy and occupational therapy by employing the power of artificial intelligence and computer vision technology. It brings these services directly to one’s home, offering detailed instructions and AI-facilitated feedback to enhance exercise performance. | Prof. Gary Lau |
Advanced Tech
| Time | Project | Project info | PIC |
| 3:35-3:50pm | Hesita: Robotic Multicooker | This project involves developing Hestia v5 and Hestia Mini, new generation robotic chefs for restaurants. Hestia v5 is an upgraded version of Hestia v4, while Hestia Mini is a compact tabletop chef. | Prof. Guanhua Chen |
| 3:50-4:05pm | Exynergy: Wearable Robots for Elderly Assistance | This project aims to commercialize wearable robots for elderly assistance, focusing on ankle, knee, hip, elbow, and hand devices using artificial muscles and strength sensors. Key aspects include user testing, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing processes. | Prof. Ning Xi |
| 4:05-4:20pm | Chemmino | This project develops an innovative spectral sensor with wide wavelength coverage, small size, and AI-assisted analysis for healthcare applications. The sensor powers a portable device for health monitoring and disease detection. | Prof. CM CHE |
| 4:20-4:35pm | TranscEngram: Autonomous Intelligence System | Endow machines with intelligence enhance human wisdom and empower world innovation | Prof. Ma Yi |
| 4:35-4:50pm | DPmat: AI for Materials | Building an AI native platform to develop new materials with a focus on lightweight and high entropy, ferroelectric electronics, and solid state batteries more efficiently. | Prof. Srolovitz |
| 4:50-5:05pm | HKUIT | HKUIT focuses on the development and commercialization of AI technologies like video analytics, LLM, and AI generation. They have a wide range of customers, including government departments, enterprises, and NGOs, and have received numerous local and international recognitions. | Dr. Wilton Fok |
| 5:05-5:20pm | Kodifly (Returning Winner) | Kodifly transforms spatial data into actionable intelligence, specializing in advanced 3D point cloud processing and digital twin creation for transport infrastructure monitoring. The flagship product, SpatialSense, integrates high-precision LiDAR, advanced cameras, and AI-driven analytics to provide real-time insights and ensure the safety and efficiency of railway and roadway networks | Mr. Henry Wong |
Healthcare
Ageing-Emulated Biosystem for Precision Anti-Ageing Management
This project utilizes proprietary stem cell technology to develop an aging-emulated biosystem for anti-aging research. They aim to launch anti-aging products, a precision health management system, and customized solutions for unmet clinical needs and healthy longevity.
Person in Charge: Prof. Pengtao Liu
Senovac Biotech Limited
SenoVac Biotech aims to fight age-associated diseases by developing strategies to eliminate senescent cells and prevent aging disorders through seno-antigens-mediated immune-therapy. Products include antibody drugs, CAR-T/NK cell therapies, and vaccines targeting obesity and other age-related conditions.
Person in Charge: Prof. Zhongjun Zhou
Bone’s Technology Limited
Our project aims to address the burden of bone fractures through innovative solutions. We are developing a machine learning-based diagnostic system for precise fracture risk assessments, set to launch in 2027. Additionally, our non-invasive treatment offerings, including a high-strength injectable hydrogel and robotic-injection system, are scheduled for a 2028 launch. These advancements will revolutionize fracture prevention and treatment, benefiting patients and reducing the strain on the medical industry.
Person in Charge: Prof. William Lu
Panacea: An AI Driven Bone Tumor Solution
This project develops an AI-powered solution for bone tumor diagnosis and treatment. It includes a bone tumor data database, AI diagnostic system, surgical planning system, and online follow-up care.
Person in Charge: Porf. Jason Cheung
mskalign® SOLUTION: A Large AI-driven Systematic Analysis and Treatment for MSK Disorder
This project develops an AI-driven solution for analyzing and treating musculoskeletal disorders (MSK). They have commercialized mskalign® Wukong and miniPACS for in-hospital analysis.
Person in Charge: Prof. Grace Zhang
Navigation system for surgery
This project aims to develop a near-infrared imaging system for real-time surgical visualization of tumors using fluorescent dyes. They will commercialize the technology, selling imaging systems and probes to Chinese hospitals, and licensing clinical trials to foreign partners
Person in Charge: Prof. Dai Hongjie
Remobility
SmartRehab is a digital platform that revolutionizes physiotherapy and occupational therapy by employing the power of artificial intelligence and computer vision technology. It brings these services directly to one’s home, offering detailed instructions and AI-facilitated feedback to enhance exercise performance.
Person in Charge: Prof. Gary Lau
Advanced Tech
Robotic Multicooker
This project involves developing Hestia v5 and Hestia Mini, new generation robotic chefs for restaurants. Hestia v5 is an upgraded version of Hestia v4, while Hestia Mini is a compact tabletop chef.
Person in Charge: Prof. Guanhua Chen
Wearable Robots for Elderly Assistance
This project aims to commercialize wearable robots for elderly assistance, focusing on ankle, knee, hip, elbow, and hand devices using artificial muscles and strength sensors. Key aspects include user testing, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing processes.
Person in Charge: Prof. Ning Xi
Chemmino
This project develops an innovative spectral sensor with wide wavelength coverage, small size, and AI-assisted analysis for healthcare applications. The sensor powers a portable device for health monitoring and disease detection.
Person in Charge: Prof. CM CHE
Engram Autonomous Intelligence System
AI-driven Real-time On-site eDNA Surveillance for Environmental and Public Health
Person in Charge: Prof. Ma Yi
DPmat: AI for Materials
Building an AI native platform to develop new materials with a focus on lightweight and high entropy, ferroelectric electronics, and solid state batteries more efficiently.
Person in Charge: Prof. Srolovitz
HKUIT
HKUIT focuses on the development and commercialization of AI technologies like video analytics, LLM, and AI generation. They have a wide range of customers, including government departments, enterprises, and NGOs, and have received numerous local and international recognitions.
Person in Charge: Dr. Wilton Fok
HKUIT
Kodifly, a technology company using AI to support infrastructure management and increased safety in the Transportation sector
Person in Charge: Mr. Henry Wong