Strategic Research Areas

Strategic Research Areas

The Global Innovation Centre (GIC) will stand at the forefront of scientific exploration, and bring brilliant minds to push the boundaries of knowledge in six strategic research areas at its initial stage - creating a synergy that will drive progress in population health, economic prosperity, societal advancement, and environmental sustainability. 
01

AtomicLego 

Focuses on fundamental physical and chemical sciences that aim to develop functional materials, devices and technology
02

HealthyHK 

Focuses on medical science, biosciences and public health that will be beneficial to human health by finding new medications or vaccines
03

CyberFuture

Focuses on computational power, artificial intelligence and big data that will revolutionise computing and computing systems essential for the future world
04

SustainableGlobe

Focuses on sustainability in energy and carbon-neutral technology that can contribute to the global  agenda of zero-carbon emission
05

QuantumTech

Focuses on quantum technology such as computing, measurement and optics that will facilitate the creation of quantum-enabled technologies
06

FinTech

Focuses on innovation in financial services that change and reform the nature of commerce and business in the future