Industry Engagement

HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners.
HKUST’s Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute announces the establishment of its Industrial Alliance, alongside the inaugural CKSRI Industrial Summit. The initiative brings together leaders from academia and industry to strengthen connections between HKUST research teams and a broad network of industry partners. 
Collaboration in Support of the National “AI+ Initiative”
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance.
The research team will explore bio-inspired actuation technologies, illustration on new generation of orbital robotics, capable of performing precise tasks such as grasping, assembly, and obstacle avoidance. 
Pooling Scientific Strengths from Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong to Drive Space Manufacturing and Debris-Mitigation Innovation
The HKUST-CalmCar Physical AI Innovation Center inauguration ceremony
The HKUST-CalmCar Physical AI Innovation Center inauguration ceremony 
Ushering in a New Era of Physical Intelligence
Distinguished guests learn about the latest HKUST inventions.
Distinguished guests learn about the latest HKUST inventions. 
Advancing Research Commercialization and Building a Vibrant I&T Ecosystem
An Industry Engagement Event in the theme of “Health & Medicine” was successfully hosted by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering on May 15, 2026, drawing around 70 industry guests, faculty members, alumni and students for an evening of insightful exchange and community building.
An Industry Engagement Event in the theme of “Health & Medicine” was successfully hosted by the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering on May 15, 2026, drawing around 70 industry guests, faculty members, alumni and students for an evening of insightful exchange and community building. 
Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (first left), and Dr. LI Ning, Founder of the Li-Ning Brand and Chairman of the Li-Ning Group (first right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (second left), and Vice President and Chief Sports Officer of Li-Ning Group Mr. Hong Yuru (second right) unveil the plaque for the HKUST–Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies.
Witnessed by HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip (first left), and Dr. LI Ning, Founder of the Li-Ning Brand and Chairman of the Li-Ning Group (first right), HKUST Vice-President for Research and Development Prof. Tim Cheng (second left), and Vice President and Chief Sports Officer of Li-Ning Group Mr. Hong Yuru (second right) unveil the plaque for the HKUST–Li-Ning Joint Laboratory for Sports Science and Technologies. 
Connecting Emerging Talent with Opportunity
Over 80 participants attended the Research and Technology Forum cum Get-together Event 2026 hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on April 15.
Over 80 participants attended the Research and Technology Forum cum Get-together Event 2026 hosted by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering on April 15. 
The “Industry Connects University” (I-Connect-U) biannual forum and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering’s (ECE) Friday Get-Together on March 27 focused on the theme of “AIM for ‘AI for Medicine’”.
The “Industry Connects University” (I-Connect-U) biannual forum and the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering’s (ECE) Friday Get-Together on March 27 focused on the theme of “AIM for ‘AI for Medicine’”. 
AIM for “AI for Medicine”
The Friday Get-Together hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) on March 13 attracted over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests for a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building.
The Friday Get-Together hosted by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) on March 13 attracted over 70 faculty and staff members, students, alumni, and guests for a vibrant evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and community building.