University of Hong Kong

HKU is a large, comprehensive public research university with an internationally oriented academic community and broad research capacity. Its Hong Kong location places corporate partners near InnoHK research laboratories, State Key and Chinese Academy of Sciences joint laboratories, and clinical research infrastructure. Cross-border platforms in Shenzhen and Zhejiang extend collaboration into mainland innovation networks, while HKU research services support collaborative and contract research. Funding comes through Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee, and Innovation and Technology Commission, with additional support from China’s National Natural Science Foundation. A dedicated Technology Transfer Office and Versitech support IP protection, licensing, contract research, startup formation, and industry partnerships.