{
  "id": 4845866,
  "title": "InnoHK R&D Centres Establish Base at Science Park to Drive Emerging Industries and Pioneer Future Innovation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/innohk-r-d-centres-establish-base-at-science-park-to-drive-emerging",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T11:05:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Arabian Post",
    "slug": "arabian-post",
    "url": "https://thearabianpost.com/innohk-rd-centres-establish-base-at-science-park-to-drive-emerging-industries-and-pioneer-future-innovation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and the Innovation and Technology Commission collaborated to launch the third InnoHK research cluster, SEAM@InnoHK, at Hong Kong Science Park on September 1st, 2026. SEAM@InnoHK focuses on emerging sectors like sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing, and materials, with support from top local and international academic and research institutions. The launch ceremony was attended by key officials, including Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Ms Cordelia Chung, Chairman of HKSTP; and Mr Terry Wong, Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP, among others.\n\nHKSTP serves as the largest I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong, offering comprehensive support and resources for R&D centres under SEAM@InnoHK. This includes state-of-the-art facilities, connections with academic institutions, talent networks, investor resources, and partnerships with funding and industry stakeholders. Ms Cordelia Chung, Chairman of HKSTP, emphasized the importance of collaboration among leading scholars, researchers, and global partners, highlighting the success of the first two clusters, Health@InnoHK and AIR@InnoHK, which achieved world-class results.\n\nThe eight R&D centres under SEAM@InnoHK have partnered with over 30 leading global universities and research institutions, including the University of Cambridge, EPFL, Nagoya University, NUS, Tsinghua University, and Peking University. Three of these centres involve Nobel Laureates: Professor Ben L. Feringa, Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov, and Professor Hiroshi Amano. This international scientific lineup underscores Hong Kong's ability to attract world-class research talent, promote cross-border collaboration, and drive technological innovation, strengthening its position as a global hub for research cooperation.\n\nInnoHK is a flagship initiative of the Hong Kong SAR Government, aiming to transform Hong Kong into a global hub for scientific research cooperation. Alongside \"Health@InnoHK\" and \"AIR@InnoHK,\" the three research clusters will enhance Hong Kong's scientific landscape, promote technology transfer, incubate startups, and fuel the growth of the I&T industry.",
  "summary": "HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), in collaboration with the Innovation and Technology Commission, successfully hosted the launch ceremony for the third InnoHK research cluster (SEAM@InnoHK) at Hong Kong Science Park today. Focusing on emerging domains such as sustainable development, energy, advanced…",
  "key_points": [
    "SEAM@InnoHK focuses on sustainable development, energy, advanced manufacturing, and materials.",
    "Three R&D centers involve Nobel Laureates: Feringa, Novoselov, and Amano.",
    "InnoHK aims to transform Hong Kong into a global hub for scientific research cooperation."
  ],
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}