
HKCCI Newsletter November 2017
Featured Article
Hong Kong Smart City Blueprint
Hong Kong is embracing innovation and technology to build a stronger economy and to enhance the quality of living. The blueprint will be finalised at the end of this year and will cover the areas of smart living, mobility, and economy, etc. Read more…
Company News
Visit to Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute (TBSI)On 23 October, we visited the office of TBSI to discuss collaboration opportunities with HKCCI and Unviersity of Edinburgh on education. TBSI is a central hub of global research and education designed to promote global research collaboration and graduate student education.
Visit to Shenzhen HKJC Technology Development OfficeWe visited the Shenzhen HKJC office on 23 October, which is a subsidiary company of Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) that provides IT solutions through the development of technologies and applications to enhance customers’ experience.
We are Wokring with Shor Communications Shor Communications is a media consultancy that offers a range of ‘no frills’ training courses, media advice and workshops designed to enhance presentational skills, strengthen communications infrastructure and equip people with the tools to raise awareness of their environmental cause with confidence. We are working with Shor Communications to find Hong Kong partners who would be interested in bespoke courses that will help raise the profile of their work both internally and externally.
BRE China Associates 2017 Annual Dinner Partners and associates of BRE China gathered on 2 November to discuss the future directions and strategies of BRE in China, particularly in the areas of green building standards and accredited training courses.
Household Food Waste Seminar We participated in the seminar on 19 October. Representatives from green groups, academia, property management sector, and the community delivered talks on the importance of behavioural change to reducing food waste and technologies that are available to process the waste.
Hong Kong Zero Carbon Partnership (HKZCP) Workshop On 29 September, we joined a workshop held by HKZCP. Participants discussed the strategic future of the Partnership and development of zero-carbon buildings in Hong Kong.
Our Service
Acceleration Service PackWe offer customised services with our one-stop service partner – Ascent Partners to fulfill different needs of clients based on their stages of market entrance in Hong Kong, China, and Singapore.
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Funding Opportunities
Learn more about opportunities on research and project funding provided in Hong Kong, China, and Europe:Hong Kong
- Environment and Conservation Fund
- Innovation and Technology Fund
- Research Grants Council – University Grants Committee Funding Scheme
- Sustainable Development Fund
- Technology Voucher Programme
Europe
Upcoming Events
Business of Design Week (BODW) features a star-studded line-up of speakers to help spark the next great creative business idea. BODW 2017 will serve as a platform to offer a new perspective towards design-driven innovation.
[22 NOV] BEC EnviroSeries Conference 2017 – Towards a Smart and Sustainable City
[04-09 DEC] Business of Design Week 2017
[06-08 DEC] SmartBiz Expo
[15-18 DEC] 2017 International Conference on New Energy Vehicle and Vehicle Engineering
[29-30 JAN] 7th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Sciences
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