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CUHK wins six awards at the 77th iENA exhibition in Germany
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) recently won six awards at the 77th International Trade Fair “Ideas – Inventions – New Products” (iENA) held in Nuremberg, Germany. The accolades include two golds, three silvers and one bronze, underscoring CUHK’s global leadership in pioneering research and innovation.
Professor Sham Mai-har, CUHK Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) said: “We are proud and inspired by our research teams for their outstanding achievements of receiving six awards on the iENA world stage. This not only recognises their extraordinary creativity and dedication, but also reflects CUHK’s commitment to pursuing research excellence, knowledge transfer and societal impact. We will continue to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and drive the commercialisation of research to deliver greater contributions to society.”
The award-winning projects were contributed by research teams from the Faculties of Medicine, Engineering and Science, covering a wide range of disciplines. This demonstrates the University’s diverse academic strengths and its leadership in advancing technological progress to address global challenges. (Please refer to the appendix for project details.)
As one of the world’s premier platforms for inventions and innovations, iENA aims to showcase inventions, facilitate commercialisation partnerships and foster connections with investors, manufacturers and distributors. The 2025 edition, held from 1 to 3 November, featured more than 800 inventions and product innovations from 37 countries and regions.
CUHK projects won six awards at the 77th International Trade Fair “Ideas – Inventions – New Products” (iENA).
The project “Automatic retinal image analysis – depression and schizophrenia risks assessment”, led by Professor Benny Zee Chung-ying (lef) from the Centre for Clinical Research and Biostatistics at CUHK, was awarded a Gold Medal.
The project “Bionic artificial muscle for robotic systems: XoMuscle and XoBrace”, led by Professor Raymond Tong Kai-yu (left) from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, was awarded a Gold Medal.
CUHK innovations bagged six medals: two golds, three silvers and one bronze.
(Top left) The research team pioneering AI-powered Automatic Retinal Image Analysis (ARIA) for assessing depression and schizophrenia risks.
(Top right) Retinal imaging in action.
(Bottom left) Raw retinal image captured via fundus camera.
(Bottom right) The same image enhanced by ARIA.
XoBrace: A user-friendly brace featuring adjustable airbags for stable and comfortable knee support, ideal for those with joint degeneration, athletes, and post-surgery recovery.
XoMuscle Hip Power Suit: The world's first wearable rehabilitation solution designed to allow comprehensive hip training across flexion/extension and abduction/adduction.
XoMuscle Forearm Power Suit: The world's first wearable that trains the entire wrist through full-range flexion/extension and pronation/supination movements.
Model demonstration of Fc-engineered CD9 antibody drug that resolved decade-long safety issues with preserved efficacy towards refractory leukemia, positioned to become the first-in-market CD9-targeting therapy for hematologic malignancies and potentially solid tumors. Currently in non-human primate toxicology studies, with first-in-human Phase I clinical trials planned for next year, aiming to offer new hope for transformative cancer treatment.
Mag Med Bio-enhancers. Mag Med Biotech has developed a series of magnesium-based bioactives medical devices, including high-purity magnesium wire, magnesium-incorporated bioartificial ligament, and magnesium-loaded superlubricating hydrogel, which effectively promote the repair and regeneration of the musculoskeletal system.
This image showcases vegan leather made from bacterial cellulose (BC), emphasising its shapability, dyeable properties, inherent elasticity, and the option for a leather-like imprint. It is free from petroleum-based materials, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing harm to animals.
This image displays sandwich visual windows crafted from bacterial cellulose (BC), along with a cup lid and an airplane model, all demonstrating the transparency, flexibility, and adaptability of BC products. Importantly, these items meet their application needs and are entirely biodegradable in soil within five months, ensuring an eco-friendly option that requires soil contact for degradation, minimizing environmental impact.
Ultra-thin flexible robot for confined space neurosurgical procedures developed by Curve Robotics Limited
