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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has secured funding for three projects in the third round of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus Scheme (RAISe+), initiated by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) of the HKSAR Government. Covering AI and robotics, health and medical sciences, and advanced manufacturing, the projects aim to promote the translation and industrialisation of key technologies.

The three projects are “Ultrafast Multi-material 3D Nano-fabrication Platform Based on Two-photon Projection Technology”, led by the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering’s Professor Chen Shih-Chi in the Faculty of Engineering; “AI-powered Robot for Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery”, led by Dr Alex Liu Qinyang from the Department of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine; and “Nucleic Acid-based Nanomedicine for Targeting Treatment of EBV-associated Cancers”, led by Professor Anna Tsang Chi-man from the Department of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology. They reflect the University’s solid foundation in frontier research and technological innovation, aligning closely with the high-quality development emphasised in the national 15th Five-Year Plan.

Professor Sham Mai-har, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) of CUHK, said: “The funded projects address key challenges across artificial intelligence and robotics, advanced manufacturing, and health and medical sciences. These projects demonstrate how CUHK researchers are translating academic research into practical solutions. CUHK will continue to support research that bridges discovery and application, strengthens collaboration with industry, and contributes to addressing pressing societal and healthcare needs through innovation.”

The RAISe+ Scheme sets a high threshold for applications, requiring research teams to raise from commercial sources no less than half of the amount they apply for. With the support of RAISe+ funding, these projects will enhance their R&D and promotional capabilities to work towards successful commercialisation. CUHK will continue to leverage its research strengths, fostering close collaboration between industry and academia to drive impactful innovation projects and contribute to the advancement of Hong Kong and global society.

About the RAISe+ Scheme

Launched in October 2023, the RAISe+ Scheme aims to unleash the potential of local universities to transform and commercialise R&D outcomes, and facilitate collaboration among the government, industry, university and research sectors. The RAISe+ Scheme funds, on a matching basis, research teams in eight universities supported by the University Grants Committee that have the potential to become successful start-ups. Up to HK$100 million in funding support is provided to each project.