Innovation Summit 2026

CUHK Innovation Summit 2026 is coming on 17 April 2026! ✨

The Summit is an annual flagship innovation and investment event jointly organised by CUHK Innovation Limited (CUIL) and the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO), CUHK. It aims to connect academics, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors for an afternoon of discovery, networking, and idea exchange, strengthening the connection between CUHK startups and the investment community and further supporting CUHK startups in transforming their research outcomes to benefit society. 🤩

Event Details 📅

Date: 17 April 2026 (Friday)

Time: 14:15 – 17:45

Venue: LT7, Lee Shau Kee Building, CUHK

Participant: CUHK community and investors

What to expect? 💡

1. Announcement of the latest development at CUHK Innovation’s investment platform

2. Panel Discussion 1 - From Research Excellence to Real World Impact — A Cross Faculty Dialogue on Research Commercialisation

3. Panel Discussion 2 - Investor–Investee Dialogue: From Fundraising to Partnerships — Building Alignment in Deep-Tech Ventures

4. 10+ CUHK Startup project showcase across biomedicine, engineering, and emerging technologies.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested!