Hong Kong Science Fair nurtures local I&T talent and inspires them to devise creative solutions for improving daily life

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Hong Kong’s I&T sector made significant progress over the past year and the strong momentum for growth of the city’s I&T ecosystem is expected to continue. In all levels of the local society, there is growing awareness and understanding of how I&T can help enhance the quality of lives for many people as well as the importance of I&T to the economic diversification of the city. The recently concluded HKSF, organised by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation (HKIF) with the support from different sectors, attested to the growing enthusiasm among local youngsters and the general public about the increasingly vibrant I&T development in Hong Kong. The goals of HKSF are to increase the interest in I&T among the local students at an early age and nurture the next generation of I&T talent to fulfil Hong Kong’s role as an international I&T hub. 

At the prize presentation ceremony, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, Mr John Lee, commended the innovations by local students. He was also heartened by their empathy and care for the less fortunate in the society, which were clearly demonstrated through their inventions designed to help address the challenges faced by the underprivileged and improve daily life. Mr Lee also reiterated the government’s determination to enhance the I&T ecosystem and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) education in Hong Kong.

Inventions are like adventures

Apart from Mr Lee, many dignitaries from Hong Kong and overseas attended the event to show their support to the participating students. Mr David Taji Farouki, President of the Jury, International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, said: “The HKSF provides a platform that helps foster creative and passionate youngsters’ curiosity about challenges in the society.” Mr Taji also gave words of encouragement to the students by saying that inventions were like adventures and few inventors would know where they might end up. “What you need to do is never give up and you will achieve your unexpected outcomes.”

Mr Taji’s sentiment was echoed by Mr Daryl Ng, Chairman of HKIF. Mr Daryl Ng said young people in Hong Kong were known for their creativity and global perspective and the HKSF provided them with a platform to showcase their innovative ideas to the public. “The students’ works fully reflect their enthusiasm and dedication to science,” Mr Ng noted. “With the strong support from the Central Government and the advocacy of the HKSAR Government, I look forward to more young people with potential and passion contributing to the development of science and technology in Hong Kong, and to working together towards Hong Kong’s growth as an international I&T centre.”