HKSCC partners with HKSTP to host "Green Tech Solution Day" led by Lingnan University, eight local universities gather 10 green tech ventures to drive a sustainable future

Global efforts to address climate change and environmental challenges often face constraints. Particularly in Asia, disparities in economic development and education levels act as barriers to implementing sustainable solutions. To address pressing environmental issues through innovative technology, the Hong Kong Sustainable Campus Consortium (HKSCC), hosted by Lingnan University this year, teamed up with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) to organise the "Green Tech Solution Day" on October 30. The event featured 10 green technology companies showcasing cutting-edge solutions across four key categories: AIoT & Digital Platform, Façade Technology, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), and Waste Management Solution.

The event commenced with opening remarks delivered by Ms Sharon Fong, Senior Manager of GreenTech at HKSTP, and Prof Paulina Wong Pui-yun, Co-Chair of the Executive Committee of HKSCC, Head of the Division of Science, and Associate Professor (Presidential Early Career Scholar) at Lingnan University. The closing remarks were delivered by Mr Ernest Chan Chi-man, Co-Chair of the Executive Committee of HKSCC, and Vice-President (Administration) of Lingnan University.

Ms Sharon Fong, Senior Manager of GreenTech at HKSTP, said, "We sincerely thank the Hong Kong Sustainable Campus Consortium (HKSCC) for providing this invaluable opportunity for HKSTP park companies to showcase their green solutions across all eight UGC-funded Universities. We deeply appreciate our shared vision with HKSCC in championing local sustainability initiatives. As the largest innovation and technology ecosystem in Hong Kong, HKSTP is the orchestrator to connect innovators with capital, talent, and trusted pathways to global markets. We remain committed to accelerating the adoption of homegrown GreenTech solutions, transforming university campuses into dynamic living labs to test and validate cutting-edge technologies. In line with the global focus on turning climate pledges into concrete action, we look forward to partnering with HKSCC to build a greener future for the next generation."

Mr Ernest Chan, Vice-President (Administration) of Lingnan University, remarked at the closing ceremony, “We sincerely appreciate the efforts made by the HKSTP in promoting the development of local GreenTech, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration with your esteemed organisation. The HKSCC is committed to advancing campus sustainability. Moving forward, both parties can strengthen communication, jointly test and optimise innovative green technologies, and enhance environmental awareness through the active participation of faculty and students, thereby facilitating green transformation within campuses and the wider community. We firmly believe that through close cooperation, we can accelerate the application of green technologies and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for Hong Kong. At the same time, we aspire to further promote industry-academia-research collaboration by integrating the practical experience of the industry, the research strengths of academia, and the power of technological innovation to jointly develop GreenTech solutions with market competitiveness, thereby achieving a win-win outcome of knowledge transfer and commercial value.”

The event featured two core sessions: "Pitching Section" and "Solutions Showcase". Ten participating GreenTech companies presented and demonstrated their latest technological breakthroughs, aimed at tackling diverse issues such as climate change, greenhouse gas reduction, pollutant management, water resources management, public health, and urban greening. The Solutions Showcase also served as a valuable platform for deep exchange and collaboration among tech ventures, university academics, and sustainability advocates.

Composed of eight universities, HKSCC has remained committed to the sustainability declaration signed in May 2010. Through academic research, educational promotion, and knowledge transfer, HKSCC continues to connect different sectors of society to jointly combat the challenges of climate change.

Participating Tech Ventures (in alphabetical order):

1. airDefender International Company Limited
2. Albacastor Technology Limited
3. Alcarbo Technologies Limited
4. Aurabeat Technology Limited
5. EC Innovation
6. Eco Technologies Limited
7. i2Cool Limited
8. Smart Treasure Technology Limited
9. Sustainable Energy Limited
10. Waste & Environmental Technologies Limited