HKUST Showcases Sustainable Tech Pioneers at ReThink HK 2025

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) made a significant impact at ReThink HK 2025 (September 11-12, HKCEC), showcasing its role as a leader in green innovation. At Booth P35, the university featured six outstanding startups with cutting-edge sustainable material technologies, drawing interest from business leaders and sustainability practitioners.

The showcase highlighted HKUST's success in transforming research into real-world solutions. A major highlight was HKUST’s exclusive sharing session, featuring a panel of distinguished experts.

- Digital Twin of Regional Earth System in the GBA (Principal Investigator: Prof. Jianping GAN)

- Eversound Technology (Principal Investigator: Prof. Fan SHI)

- ESGuardian (Principal Inestigator: Prof. King Lun YEUNG)

- Carbon-Neutral 3D Biochar-Concrete Printing (Principal Investigator: Prof. Dan TSANG)

- Auro Innovation Technology (Principal Investigator: Prof. Jinqing HUANG)

- Tranquility Acoustronics (Principal Investigator: Jason YANG)

These solutions demonstrated a powerful pathway from academic discovery to viable, eco-friendly business ventures.

Rethink HK served as a perfect platform to reinforce HKUST’s commitment to sustainability, exemplified by its ambitious Net-Zero 2045 action plan and its top-tier global rankings in impact and innovation. By bridging the gap between laboratory research and market-ready solutions, HKUST continues to drive Hong Kong’s transition toward a sustainable future, proving that academic excellence is a key catalyst for environmental progress.