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Global Innovation Centre
A Transdisciplinary Research Hub for Deep Technology
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Impetus towards Economic Transformation
Key driver for Hong Kong to develop into an international innovation and technology centre.
Nexus of Talents
A research base that attracts and nurtures top-notch research talents.
Platform for International Collaborations
The bridge between research institutes from upstream, midstream to downstream; and between the country and international co-operations in research.
Fountainhead of Original Discoveries
Responding to the national aspirations for strengthening basic research, innovating at source and breaking through bottlenecks.
6 STRATEGIC RESEARCH AREAS
The Global Innovation Centre (GIC), an innovation-oriented research facility that focuses on deep technology research in six strategic research areas, aspires to serve as a fountainhead for cutting-edge scientific discoveries and solutions for the grand challenges facing humankind.
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AtomicLego
Focuses on fundamental physical and chemical sciences that aim to develop functional materials, devices and technology
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HealthyHK
Focuses on medical science, biosciences and public health that will be beneficial to human health by finding new medications or vaccines
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CyberFuture
Focuses on computational power, artificial intelligence and big data that will revolutionise computing and computing systems essential for the future world
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SustainableGlobe
Focuses on sustainability in energy and carbon-neutral technology that can contribute to the global agenda of zero-carbon emission
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QuantumTech
Focuses on quantum technology such as computing, measurement and optics that will facilitate the creation of quantum-enabled technologies
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FinTech
Focuses on innovation in financial services that change and reform the nature of commerce and business in the future
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GIC News
March 14, 2025
HKU Responds to the Town Planning Board's Decision to Uphold "Undetermined" zoning for the Proposed HKU Global Innovation Centre Site
GIC News
March 10, 2025
Latest Progress of the Global Innovation Centre (GIC)
GIC News
October 3, 2024
Latest Progress of the Global Innovation Centre (GIC)
After carefully considering the public views collected, HKU has decided to take some time to strategically amend the development plan of the GIC to address stakeholders’ opinions as much as practicable.
