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HKUST-Goertek Donation Agreements Signing Ceremony

Prof. Hong K. Lo (left), HKUST Dean of Engineering, and Mr. Gao Xiaoguang (right), Senior Vice President of Goertek Inc., signed the two agreements on behalf of the two parties.
Prof. Hong K. Lo (left), HKUST Dean of Engineering, and Mr. Gao Xiaoguang (right), Senior Vice President of Goertek Inc., signed the two agreements on behalf of the two parties. [Download Photo]

The School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Goertek Inc. signed two donation agreements on August 29, 2025: one to establish scholarships and awards, and another to support training programs of student competition teams under the Center for Global & Community Engagement.

Prof. Hong K. LO, HKUST Dean of Engineering, and Mr. GAO Xiaoguang, Senior Vice President of Goertek Inc., signed the two agreements on behalf of the two parties. The ceremony was also attended by (from HKUST) Prof. WANG Yu-Hsing, Associate Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Studies); Prof. Albert CHUNG, Associate Dean of Engineering (Research and Graduate Studies); Prof. TSUI Chi-Ying, Director of Entrepreneurship Education; Prof. Tim WOO, Director of the Center for Global & Community Engagement, and (from Goertek) Mr. KANG Chuanyi, General Manager of South-China Platform; Mrs Nicole XU, Director of Talent Allocation; Mr. Jason ZHUANG, University Cooperation Manager; and Mr. WANG Huni, Human Resource Office Manager.

The agreements underscore a shared commitment of HKUST and Goertek to nurturing talent and fostering innovation, paving the way for future leaders in technology and engineering. By aligning their missions, the two parties aim to create impactful educational experiences that empower students to excel in their fields.

Under the first agreement, the “Goertek Academic Excellence Scholarship” (歌爾學術卓越獎學金) and the “Goertek Talent Award” (歌爾企業人才獎) will be established and offered in three academic years from 2025/26 to 2027/28. The scholarship targets Master of Science (MSc) students in the School of Engineering and selection of recipients is based on academic achievements. The Talent Award targets both undergraduates and MSc students in the School of Engineering and selected students will undertake an internship at Goertek.

In the second agreement, Goertek will support student competition teams of the Dream Team Hub under the Center for Global & Community Engagement to participate in training programs during the fall semester of 2025/26 academic year.

After the signing ceremony, Goertek representatives visited the Fei Chi En Dream Team Open Lab at the Engineering Commons to listen to the presentation of the HKUST student competition teams and learn about their robots and model planes demonstration.

A global technology innovation enterprise headquartered in Shandong, Goertek was founded in 2001 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2008. The company specializes in the R&D, production and sales of electro-acoustic components, optical components, electronic accessories and related products. Its global R&D network covers China (Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Nanjing and more), USA, Denmark, Japan, South Korea and more.

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Representative from HKUST include Prof. Hong K. Lo (fifth left), Dean of Engineering; Prof. Wang Yu-Hsing (fourth left), Associate Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Studies); Prof. Albert Chung (third left), Associate Dean of Engineering (Research and Graduate Studies); Prof. Tsui Chi-Ying (second left), Director of Entrepreneurship Education; Prof. Tim Woo (first left), Director of the Center for Global & Community Engagement. Representatives from Goertek included Mr. Gao Xiaoguang (fifth right), Senior V
Representative from HKUST include Prof. Hong K. Lo (fifth left), Dean of Engineering; Prof. Wang Yu-Hsing (fourth left), Associate Dean of Engineering (Undergraduate Studies); Prof. Albert Chung (third left), Associate Dean of Engineering (Research and Graduate Studies); Prof. Tsui Chi-Ying (second left), Director of Entrepreneurship Education; Prof. Tim Woo (first left), Director of the Center for Global & Community Engagement. Representatives from Goertek included Mr. Gao Xiaoguang (fifth right), Senior Vice President; Mr. Kang Chuanyi (fourth right), General Manager of South China Platform; Mrs Nicole XU (third right), Director of Talent Allocation; Mr. Jason Zhuang (second right), University Cooperation Manager; and Mr. Wang Huni (first right), Human Resource Office Manager.
A student of the Aero Team introduced the team’s aircraft to Goertek representatives at the Dream Team Open Lab.
A student of the Aero Team introduced the team’s aircraft to Goertek representatives at the Dream Team Open Lab.
A student of the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Team introduced the team’s robot to Goertek representatives at the Dream Team Open Lab.
A student of the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Team introduced the team’s robot to Goertek representatives at the Dream Team Open Lab.
A group photo of the HKUST and Goertek representatives and HKUST student competition team members at the Dream Team Open Lab
A group photo of the HKUST and Goertek representatives and HKUST student competition team members at the Dream Team Open Lab
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