5 days Ago By Media Outreach
10+ conceptual inventions from student teams of primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong were exhibited for the first time at the top international exhibition HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 April 2025 - The Hong Kong Innovation and Invention(HKII), a project organised by the Hong Kong Exporters' Association (HKEA), presented over 60 innovations by around 30 local innovation and technology companies and student teams of primary and secondary schools at the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions(IEIG), from April 9 to 13 Central European Time. Alice Lai, Vice Chairman of HKEA and Project Convenor of HKII (Middle) and co-founders of exhibited startups - ec-heat and Elleon Biotech The "Hong Kong Innovation and Invention Exhibition" exhibition area is located at Booth A57 in Hall 1, covering 80 square meters. Organised by the Hong Kong Exporters' Association(HKEA) and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission, the project aims to provide the local innovation and technology industry free international exchange opportunities, bring Hong Kong innovation and technology products onto the top global exhibition, connect to multinational businesses and users, and tell good stories about Hong Kong's innovation and technology to the world.
The "Hong Kong Innovation and Invention Exhibition" presents Hong Kong innovations and inventions covering six categories: Smart City, Smart Finance, Health Technologies and Medicine, Smart Transportation and Smart Industry, and a newly added Youth class for young inventors below 18 years old. Innovation and technology products on display include: "2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the HKEA, and the second year to host the HKII project", said Alice Lai, Vice Chairman of HKEA and Project Convenor of HKII. " For decades, Hong Kong has benefited from a robust I&T ecosystem.
However, one of the challenges is the limited stage to showcase innovations to the global business community. Through organising HKII, we are committed to raising the international profile of Hong Kong start-ups, products and inventors by providing them free access to top international trade shows like the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, creating more collaboration opportunities for export and overseas collaboration." "On the 50th anniversary of IEIG this year, we are delighted to see innovative inventions from Hong Kong participating in the exhibition, especially innovative ideas from youth joining for the first time, bringing a different global invention experience to our visitors," said Caroline Simonet, Director of the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions.
"We wish Hong Kong start-ups could seize the opportunity to find potential buyers and investors from around the world at the world's top international invention fair." "As a biotech start-up, it is not an easy job to promote expert-focused foundational technologies and products. We need to meet biomedical experts from all over the world to explain our research," said Daniel Sherlock-Yip, founding member of Elleon Biotech, an exhibiting startup.
"Participating in the IEIG is a great opportunity for marketing. Through the HKII, we have successfully connected to a number of European and American scientific research and biomedical institutions at the exhibition." "Students from participating schools were thrilled to travel from Hong Kong to Geneva, Switzerland, to participate in this world-class I&T exhibition across half the planet," said Ho Lai Sing, founder of Star Club Scientist Education, who liaises with young inventors from various primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong with HKII.
"Participating in HKII to reach global audiences is a valuable and inspiring experience for students. It will encourage students to step up their STEAM studies to the next level and gain a clearer mind for their studying, career and entrepreneurial planning in the future" Hashtag: #HongKongExportersAssociation The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About "Hong Kong Innovation & Invention" (HKII) "Hong Kong Innovation & Invention" (HKII), organized by the Hong Kong Exporters' Association (HKEA) and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is an initiative dedicated to showcasing and promoting Hong Kong's immense potential in innovation and technology (I&T) to a global audience.
The Project aims to facilitate collaboration within the industry and cultivate a vibrant I&T culture among the general public. For more details on the Project, visit https://hk-ii.com About Hong Kong Exporters' Association (HKEA) Founded in May 1955, the Hong Kong Exporters' Association (HKEA) is a non-profit making trade association registered under the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance.
The Association's mission is to develop Hong kong as a trading hub for exporters, dedicating its efforts to serve and add value for the exporter community. *Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material/event (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Innovation and Technology Commission or the Vetting Committee of the General Support Programme of the Innovation and Technology Fund..
