HKSTP leads an expanded start-up delegation to TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2018
HONG KONG, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation ("HKSTP") is leading an expanded force of 14 start-ups to TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2018 in San Francisco, the United States. The line-up is nearly twice the size of last year's delegation and it is a tangible evidence that HKSTP's significantly increased investment in R&D is paying off, with a host of commercially-viable solutions to be showcased at the global event.
The innovative solutions confirm that HKSTP's strategic focus on the technology platforms of artificial intelligence and robotics, smart city, biotechnology and healthy ageing is also bearing fruit. They include AI-powered solutions for optimising investment strategies, restaurant bookings and fashion buying experiences, as well as robotics for construction and elderly care. There are biomedical innovations such as a saliva-based self-testing solution and wearables for physical and mental wellness monitoring. Smart city applications include technologies to reduce fleet driver accidents, improve logistics for e-commerce and help children and parents stay connected.
The winner of HKSTP's 2017 Elevator Pitch Competition, Cathay Photonics, which impressed judges with its sapphire-based, ultra-hard and scratch-proof thin film for electronic devices, is also part of the delegation to Disrupt SF 2018.
HKSTP is the city's leading incubator and nurture base. Its incubation programmes are among the most comprehensive in the region, covering biotechnology, IoT, FinTech, robotics and electronics. The programmes offer a complete roadmap for start-ups, from pre-incubation to go-to-market, nurturing and supporting start-ups at different stages.
"Taking Hong Kong start-ups overseas to promote their R&D results and connect them with international counterparts and investors at major global events is a key initiative of HKSTP," said Albert Wong, Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP. "The technologies from our 14 start-ups demonstrate that Hong Kong Science Park is a globally competitive base where disruptive ideas have room to grow and take hold."
"As well as showcasing the R&D results of the start-ups, we're keen to impress upon disruptors from around the world that Hong Kong is committed to supporting innovators who have outside-the-box ideas. With the recent HK$10 billion boost in government funding to expand the city's technology R&D infrastructure and support services, HKSTP is ready to welcome innovators and investors to connect with Hong Kong's vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem, and tap opportunities in the Greater Bay Area encompassing 11 dynamic cities in southern China."
To make the most of the trip, the Hong Kong start-ups also joined a day-long Hong Kong Technology Mission to San Francisco and Silicon Valley on September 4, prior to the start of TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2018 on September 5. The start-ups and their innovations include:
Alps Robot Limited Alps Robot's hexapod walking robot,
Spider X, is a high weight-
bearing substitute for various
types of construction machinery.
Newly released series elastic
actuator and motion control system
enable its walking robots to move
in rugged terrain.
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Appcider Limited Appcider has pioneered an open
platform, ShipAny, which connects
e-retailers and couriers via a
smart single logistics gateway,
giving merchants more courier
choices at more favourable rates
with automation and better
tracking. It also reduces business
and confidence barriers for small
and medium sized couriers by
protecting shipping orders with
smart contracts.
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Automation for Humanity Ltd. Automation for Humanity Ltd. is an
award-winning start-up dedicated
to creating automated solutions to
support quality elderly care. It
makes devices and robotics that
take care of tasks such as
bathing, transferring a person
from bed to a wheelchair and other
daily activities.
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Cathay Photonics Limited Cathay Photonics' patented
sapphire-coated soft substrate
has evolved into a range of ultra-
hard anti-scratch thin films with
wide applications for electronic
devices. Cathay Photonics was the
winner of HKSTP's 2017 Elevator
Pitch Competition and received the
Grand Prix in the 2016 Geneva
International Invention
Exhibition.
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Clinkgo Limited Clinkgo's proprietary acoustic
technology uses tempered glass as
a speaker diaphragm and other
pioneering materials to break new
ground in the world of acoustics.
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Doki Technologies Limited Doki carves a niche in making
wearable devices for children, and
has launched a smart dokiWatch
notable for its video-call
function that helps transform the
way families stay connected.
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eNano Health Limited eNano's saliva-based self-testing
solutions let individuals screen
for health risks and manage their
health at home.
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GreenSafety Technology Limited GreenSafety focuses on vehicle
telematics to enable real-time
fleet monitoring to enhance
operational efficiency and
productivity. It also reduces
accident rates by evaluating
driver behaviour.
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IOIO Creative IOIO creates interactive personal
experiences, between the physical
and virtual worlds, for amusement,
museums and brands and redefines
Entertainment Technology.
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NoPhish Technology Limited NoPhish Technology creates
solutions for web identity
authentication and management to
protect users' web identity
against cyberattacks. It is also
developing a blockchain-based
insurance system for web identity,
using smart contracts to build
trust between insurers and
policyholders.
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Optitable Technology Ltd. Optitable pioneers food and
beverage (F&B) automation, with
multiple booking and table
management solutions to help the
global hospitality industry create
marketing campaigns and manage
bookings while making use of VR
restaurant views.
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RaceFit International Company Limited RaceFit International is a
developer of IoT wearable devices
that collect human motion data to
help users balance physical and
mental wellness. The devices can
be used for sports training and
leisure activities as well as
general health monitoring.
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Squared-S Holdings Limited B2B FinTech company Squared-S
Holdings provides customised AI-
driven solutions for enhancing
investment allocation and risk
management via a cloud-based
platform for financial
institutions and corporate
clients.
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TOZI Technology Company TOZI uses its proprietary AI and 3D
technologies to connect clothing
and individuals and create
personalised dressing experience
for consumers, leading the fashion
industry into the AI era.
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