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CUHK innovations win eight awards at the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s innovation projects have achieved remarkable success at the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME), winning eight awards. These included four Gold Medals with the Congratulations of the Jury and two Gold Medals. Additionally, two of the winning inventions received special prizes: the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) National Award for Inventors and the Special Prize Awarded by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). These awarded projects exemplify CUHK’s strength in translating research and innovation into socially impactful products.
CUHK’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Sham Mai-har said: “I am proud and delighted that innovative inventions from CUHK have gained recognition overseas. Projects from six different departments at CUHK have won eight prestigious awards at the event, demonstrating the University’s top-level research capabilities across various fields and showcasing its excellence in knowledge transfer. I look forward to seeing the winning research teams continue to pursue new breakthroughs and translating their research outcomes for the benefit of society.”
The award-winning projects were contributed by research teams from the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science, covering a wide range of disciplines. This reflects the University’s diverse academic strengths and its leadership in driving technological progress, as well as its commitment to addressing global challenges. (please refer to the appendix for projects details).
The IIFME, which was held in Kuwait this year, is recognised as the largest specialised exhibition of inventions and innovations in the Middle East, as well as the second largest international invention exhibition in the world. With the collaboration with the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, the event aims to promote the culture of invention and innovation while strengthening connections among inventors, enterprises and investors worldwide.
CUHK’s innovation projects have won eight awards at the 15th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME).
Research team from the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Surgery wins the Gold Medal with the Congratulations of the Jury and WIPO National Award for Inventors.
Research team from the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Medicine and Therapeutics wins the Gold Medal with the Congratulations of the Jury and Special Prize Awarded by UNESCO.
