About Basic Research

About Basic Research

Basic research may foster knowledge creation and deepening of our understanding of the world. New techniques brought by research and innovation may improve our quality of life and drive economic prosperity.

The Global Innovation Centre (GIC) aspires to provide state-of-the-art research infrastructure to enable groundbreaking research in six strategic research areas. It will be a foundry of new knowledge attracting world-class scientists and fostering transdisciplinary research to help solve global challenges.
Basic Research at GIC
Basic Research at GIC  - HealthyHK

HealthyHK

Real-world Applications
Real-world Applications - New vaccines and treatment of disease

New vaccines and treatment of disease

Basic Research at GIC
Basic Research at GIC  - SustainableGlobe

SustainableGlobe

Real-world Applications
Real-world Applications - Clean energy technologies cutting carbon emissions

Clean energy technologies cutting carbon emissions

Basic Research at GIC
Basic Research at GIC  - QuantumTech

QuantumTech

Real-world Applications
Real-world Applications - Quantum-enhanced GPS, Higher-performing nanochips

Quantum-enhanced GPS, Higher-performing nanochips