Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

HKUST is a focused, internationally oriented public research university in Hong Kong, with more than 20,000 students and over 970 faculty and teaching staff. Its Clear Water Bay campus combines central research facilities with specialized infrastructure, including an on-campus waterfront marine research facility; many facilities are available to external academic and industry users. The Office of Knowledge Transfer and wholly owned HKUST R&D Corporation provide structured support for collaborative research, intellectual property, licensing, startup formation, and commercialization. Research is funded primarily through Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee and Research Grants Council, with additional support from China’s National Natural Science Foundation and government and industry partners.