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Global Innovation Centre

A Transdisciplinary Research Hub for Deep Technology
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Impetus towards Economic Transformation
Impetus towards Economic Transformation
Key driver for Hong Kong to develop into an international innovation and technology centre.
Nexus of Talents
Nexus of Talents
A research base that attracts and nurtures top-notch research talents.
Platform for International Collaborations
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
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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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.
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Learn More: Global Innovation Centre (GIC)

1. Why is Pokfulam chosen as the location for GIC? What are the benefits of establishing a deep technology research facility near the university campus? In the 2021 Policy Address, the HKSAR government proposed reserving a site in Pokfulam for the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to build a deep technology research facility, to consolidate Hong Kong's leading position in basic research.
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Briefing Session of the Global Innovation Centre (GIC)

To strengthen Hong Kong's position as a leader in basic research, the government has agreed to reserve a 4-hectare site in Pokfulam for the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to develop a deep technology research facility. The Global Innovation Centre (GIC) will be a transdisciplinary research facility focused on upstream deep technology research, seeking to provide innovative solutions to the challenges facing humankind. It will be an essential impetus in developing Hong Kong into an international I&T center, as stated in the National 14th Five-Year Plan. Moreover, it will become a brand new I&T landmark in the Southern District, enhancing pedestrian connectivity in the district and providing green communal spaces for public enjoyment.
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