HKUST launches plan to attract 30 of best and brightest from around world to Hong Kong for research programmes designed to benefit society
- New ‘30 for 30’ programme launches on HKUST’s 30th anniversary and will focus on six cutting edge sectors
- Royalty reforms will also give inventors a bigger slice of the earnings from commercialisation of university research
A Hong Kong university has launched a global hunt for 30 leading academics to drive innovation in the city with 30 major research projects designed to have maximum social impact.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s (HKUST) “30 for 30” talent acquisition campaign, set up to coincide with its 30th anniversary, will focus on six areas – biomedicine, material science and future energy, artificial intelligence, fintech, green technology and art technology – its president Nancy Ip Yuk-yu on Tuesday said.
“We are not just hunting for all varieties of talent. We are hoping to attract those who will help us lead the development in areas that we are focusing on,” she said.
HKUST also highlighted a royalty reform that gives inventors a bigger share of the earnings from commercialisation of inventions.
The university introduced exemptions from late last year on the payment of royalties on HKUST patents to companies until they become profitable.