港科大“独角兽日”活动展出逾百家初创公司成果

Group 1 - The core event "Unicorn Day" organized by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) showcased over 100 innovative startups, focusing on solutions for brain degeneration, glaucoma prevention, and luxury goods authentication through AI applications [1] - The event aims to align with Hong Kong's goal of becoming an international innovation and technology hub, facilitating collaboration between startups and potential investors [1][2] - HKUST has established an innovation fund and is committed to fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong, emphasizing the importance of local universities in this development [1] Group 2 - A wearable device developed by HKUST for glaucoma prevention utilizes a heat pad and pressure adjustment system to relieve eye pressure, along with a mobile app that provides a glaucoma risk report in one minute [2] - The "Smart Chip and System Research Center," established in 2020, is the first multinational alliance in Asia focused on AI chip design, showcasing three latest research outcomes at the event [2] - HKUST has founded over 1,800 startups, including 10 unicorn companies, highlighting its role as a leading research university dedicated to innovation and impactful knowledge transfer [2]