Virtual InnoCarnival Begins

The Innovation & Technology Commission today launched the Virtual InnoCarnival 2020 to showcase an array of the latest local innovations and research achievements in collaboration with around 50 programme partners.

Speaking at the event's launch, Financial Secretary Paul Chan noted the Government has allocated more than $100 billion over the past three years to support various policy initiatives for promoting the development of innovation and technology (I&T) infrastructure and an I&T ecosystem, pushing forward Hong Kong's I&T development on all fronts and at full steam. 

Mr Chan said the Government will continue to invest in the future to improve the quality of life and to create more quality employment opportunities for the young generation, adding that it will also continue to strengthen the support for nurturing and attracting talent, expanding the I&T talent pool for local I&T development to further flourish.

The carnival offers a one-stop online platform to showcase over 170 I&T outcomes from local universities, research and development (R&D) organisations, government departments, non-government organisations and technology enterprises, enabling the public to appreciate the contribution of the local I&T industry to society on various fronts and ignite people's interest in I&T and further promote an I&T culture in the community.

The Knowledge Hub, a special feature of the online platform, introduces 37 local R&D projects funded by the Innovation & Technology Fund that have won awards at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva and other international accolades, giving visitors a glimpse of the remarkable local research achievements.

Running until December 31, the carnival comprises 72 workshops, around 40 webinars as well as creativity competitions and games held online. All the activities are free with some of them requiring pre-registration.

Call the Federation of Youth Groups on 2561 6149 or email for details.