MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node ran its annual tech entrepreneurship program, connecting students from MIT and from Hong Kong to tackle business challenges proposed by the aviation sector. The proposals bring digital opportunities to enhance customer engagement and new product creation for the industry.
MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node ran its annual fintech entrepreneurship program, connecting students from MIT and from Hong Kong to tackle business challenges proposed by financial institutions.
Inspiring young people to unlock creativity and supporting Hong Kong's development into an international technology hub Hong Kong, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ The Hong Kong Innovation Foundation ('HKIF') encourages the younger generation to cultivate an innovative mindset. It presented the inaugural Hong Kong Science Fair on 25-26 June 2022, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where young innovators from 120 shortlisted teams showcased their creative ideas and innovations. At the award presentation ceremony, the works of 10 award-winning teams were announced as Mrs Carrie Lam, GBM, GBS, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Mr Alfred Sit, JP, Secretary for Innovation and Technology; members of the Hong Kong Science Fair judging panel Dr George Lam, BBS, Former Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport, and Professor Wei Shyy, President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Dr Daryl Ng, SBS, JP, Chairman of the HKIF; and Ms Nik
Students from MIT and Hong Kong develop entrepreneurial solutions for the Airport Authority of Hong Kong. The startup tackles real-world problems in the areas of digital service creation for the airport and engaging regional customers to experience the new airport city.
Credits: Image courtesy of the MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node. Caption: 2021 Hacking Kowloon East student cohort Credits: Image courtesy of the MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node. Caption: Online mentoring session with cohort via Zoom. Credits: Image courtesy of the MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node.
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The year 2020 was undoubtedly a challenge for everyone. The pandemic generated vast negative impacts on the world on a physical, psychological, and emotional level: mobility was restricted; socialization was limited; economic and industrial progress were put on hold. Many industries and small independent business have suffered, and academia and research have also experienced many difficulties. The education of future generations may have transitioned online, but it limited in-person learning experie