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The Hong Kong Innovation Day

To nourish a culture of innovations in healthcare, the School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is organising The 5th Hong Kong Innovation Day (HKIA).

HKIA aims to stimulate innovative ideas and concepts that bring immediate benefits to the patients, clinicians as well as the healthcare industry. We cordially invite healthcare institutions (public or private), universities and colleges, as well as entities and small private enterprises focusing on health innovations in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area of China to submit their contributions regarding the solutions, discoveries and innovations in healthcare science to participate in The 5th Hong Kong Innovation Day.

The winner will be awarded with a trophy, a certificate and a cash prize. Outstanding team(s) selected by the jury at the Hong Kong Innovation Day will also join The Global Healthcare Innovation Day (GHID) to be held in Brighton, UK in 2023 to compete for the Innovation for Health Award of Excellence.

Initially developed by leading healthcare organisations in Geneva, Switzerland, GHIA has grown into an international collaboration between Switzerland, Canada, Hong Kong and UK. The international event is to provide a platform that allows entrepreneurs, academics and healthcare professionals to showcase and promote their healthcare innovations, as well as to exchange ideas that benefit medical and healthcare sciences.

The 5th Hong Kong Innovation Day Organising Committee
General Chair
Prof. Engle Angela Chan

Professor & Interim Head,
School of Nursing, PolyU
Associate Director,
International Research Centre for Advancement of Healthcare Communication (IRCAHC),
Department of English and Communication, PolyU

Programme Chair
Dr Harry Qin

Associate Professor
Centre for Smart Health
School of Nursing, PolyU

Dr Vivian Hui

Assistant Professor
Centre for Smart Health
School of Nursing, PolyU

Prof. Thomas Choi

Professor
Centre for Smart Health
School of Nursing, PolyU

Academy Secretariat
Ms Helen HSU

Communications Manager
School of Nursing, PolyU

Important Dates

Call for abstract submission: 1 December 2022
Abstract submission deadline: 3 February 2023
Announcement of final selections: 17 February 2023
Presentation PowerPoint submission deadline (only for finalists): 3 April 2023
The 5th Hong Kong Innovation Day: 18 April 2023
YouTube clipping submission deadline (only for winners): 25 April 2023

Details of The 5th Hong Kong Innovation Day

Date: 18 April 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Venue: M1603, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Adjudication

Eligibility of Submissions:

  • Preferably at the pre-commercial stage
  • Fully developed or implemented in healthcare settings after 6 to 9 months ideally
  • Potentially marketable products
  • Scientific or technological solutions

Adjudication Key Factors

The submitted projects will be assessed based on the following key factors:

Scientific Pitch Social Innovation Pitch
Visual Presentation Visual Presentation
Definition and Context of the Innovation Problem Statement and Novelty of the Proposed Solution
Scientific Principles and Evidence Collaboration
Potential for Impact Strategy for Further Development & Sustainability
  Use of Proceeds
Jury
Dr Calvin Mak Consultant
Department of Neurosurgery
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Kowloon Central Cluster Cluster Coordinator (IT/IS)
Prof. Li Zheng Associate Professor
Department of Surgery
Faculty of Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Dai Hongning Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science
Hong Kong Baptist University
Prof. Thomas Choi Professor
Centre for Smart Health
School of Nursing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr Harry Qin Associate Professor
Centre for Smart Health
School of Nursing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Process

  1. The adjudication process will begin with initial screening of the submitted abstracts by the judging panel, where the top-tier submissions will be selected as finalists.
  2. Each of the top-tier teams will prepare presentation PowerPoint to the judging panel before the final event date.
  3. On The 5th Hong Kong Innovation Day, the top-tier teams will each gives a short oral presentation to the judging panel and responds to their questions. They will give a concise summary of the uniqueness and novelty of their innovations orally.
  4. Finally, the judging panel will decide the Winner, First, Second Runner-up, and The Social Innovation Award.

Video Clipping Presentation (only for winners):

To maximize the publicity of the event, we will like to use social media to disseminate during and after the event. You will need to prepare a 5-minute Youtube video pitch describing your health/ healthcare innovation or solution. Video pitching details:

  • Maximum 5 minutes in length
  • YouTube format
  • Your video pitch should be fun, interesting and able to engage a wide audience.
  • Video content should cover:
    • A description of the innovation.
    • Its importance/impact to health, healthcare or the health system (please include reference to evidence or scientific relevance to support your claims).
    • What makes your innovation unique?
  • Not sure how to make a great pitch video? Check out the following external resources:
  • Submissions must be sent to sn.hkia@polyu.edu.hk by 25 April 2023. In the email please include:
    • Your name, contact information
    • Name/Title of your innovation
    • Links to your social media handles (if applicable)
    • The link to your video on YouTube

Awards

Winner(s) will represent Hong Kong to compete for the Innovation Award of Excellence at the Global Healthcare Innovation Day in Brighton, UK in 2023.

Winner:
  • A Cash Prize of HK$30,000
  • A Certificate
  • A Trophy
First Runner-up:
  • A Cash Prize of HK$20,000
  • A Certificate
Second Runner-up:
  • A Cash Prize of HK$10,000
  • A Certificate
Social Innovation Award
  • A Certificate

Abstract Submission

Abstract submitted should be demonstrated an improvement / a solution on the current standard of care or healthcare problem based on Key factors of Adjudication.

Each participant may submit more than one abstracts, as chief investigator or co-investigator. Each abstract should be submitted via a single online registration, with contents of around 1000 words which include the four standard sections –

(1) Introduction/Objectives

(2) Methods

(3) Results

(4) Conclusion

Participant can also submit supplementary (optional) materials (e.g. PowerPoint, diagrams) to make further elaboration if necessary.

Submission Deadline: 3 February 2023

** Please read carefully the "Terms and Conditions" before any registration. By registering for this event, you are assumed that you understand, accept and will follow all the Terms and Conditions.

Terms and Conditions

  • All the participants in this event are bound by and should follow all the Terms and Conditions.
  • Submitted contents and files (except personal information including phone number and email address) may be used by the HKIA for promotion purpose, such as but not limited to producing brochures, posters and rundown.
  • No revision is allowed for any submitted files and materials.
  • Photographs taken during the event may be used for publicity purposes.
  • The HKIA reserves the right to revise any of the Terms and Conditions, event information and regulations without prior notice.
  • All interpretations of the Terms and Conditions, any additional rules and regulations, amendments and decisions by the HKIA shall be final and binding on the Participants.

Event Rundown

Date: 18 April 2023 (Tuesday)
Venue: M1603, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Time: 9:00am – 9:10am Opening and Welcoming Remarks
9:10am – 11:50am Hong Kong Innovation Awards Competition Project Presentations
11:50am – 12:30pm Break & Jury Panel Discussion
12:30pm – 12:50pm Award Presentation
12:50pm – 13:00pm Closing Remarks

Past Events

The 5th Hong Kong Innovation Day

The 5th Hong Kong Innovation Day was held on 18 April 2023 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The Jury Panel selected the following winners:

CHAMPION

Project Title: Liverscan: Palm-sized Real-time B-mode Ultrasound Imaging Guided System for Liver Fibrosis and Steatosis Assessment
Project Leader: Prof. ZHENG Yong-ping, Henry G. Leong, Professor in Biomedical Engineering, Chair Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Director of Research Institute for Smart Ageing and Director of Jockey Club Smart Ageing Hub, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QyYwOZDJ8Q



FIRST RUNNER-UP

Project Title: Robotic Surgery Remote Mentoring via AR with 3D Scene Streaming and Hand Interaction
Project Leader: Dr DOU Qi, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cZZoLzArRY



SECOND RUNNER-UP

Project Title: A novel green wide-spectrum antiviral/antimicrobial material: Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) oligomer
Project Leader: Dr ZHANG Ziheng, Chief Executive Officer, Ecolar Technology Limited
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ko6Om1TZxY



THE BEST SOCIAL INNOVATION AWARD

Project Title: Virtual Hospital – an immersive virtual reality game to strengthen nursing education
Project Leader: Dr Kitty CHAN, Senior Teaching Fellow, The School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noEIdOu_g6g



The 4th Hong Kong Innovation Day

The 4th Hong Kong Innovation Day was held online in February 2020 due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The award winners and their projects were as follows:

CHAMPION

Project Title: Flexible Scoliosis Brace with Artificial Hinge
Project Leader: Dr Joanne YIP, Associate Professor, Institute of Textiles & Clothing, PolyU
YouTube Link https://youtu.be/YwFEqbGGwU8

FIRST RUNNER-UP

Project Title: Enhanced Insulin Release by Ultrasound Stimulation for the Treatment of Diabetics
Project Leader: Dr LEI Sun, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, PolyU (Representative: Dr GUO Jinghui)
YouTube Link https://youtu.be/dg-tBlxUMkY

SECOND RUNNER-UP

Project Title: Four-dimensional Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting: A Feasibility Study
Project Leader: Mr LI Tian, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, PolyU
YouTube Link https://youtu.be/qeG2YwtTsO0

THE BEST SOCIAL INNOVATION AWARD

Project Title: Dwarfs -Educational Kit about Emotions for Children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Project Leader: Mr WONG Man Wai, Product Design Student, School of Design, PolyU
YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBiw071T1uo&feature=youtu.be

The 2018 Global Healthcare Innovation Academy (GHIA)

The 2018 Global Healthcare Innovation Academy (GHIA) was held on 29 and 30 August 2018 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The Jury Panel selected the following winners for the Innovation Awards of the GHIA 2018:

Champion

W21C, University of Calgary, Canada
Project Title: Multifunctional Video Laryngoscope
Dr Ian Schoonbaert and Dr. Matthew Church from Montane Medical

First Runner-up

University of Geneva, Switzerland
Project Title: HA Pearls
Dr Pierre Maudens from KYLYS
Dr Olivier Jordan from KYLYS and The School of Pharmacy, University of Geneva

Second Runner-up

St. Michael's Hospital, Canada
Project Title: Discovery of Novel Drugs for Severe Influenza
Dr Warren Lee and Dr Xiao-Yan Wen from Keenan Research Centre, St. Michael's Hospital

The 3rd Hong Kong Innovation Day

The 3rd Hong Kong Innovation Day was held on 22 November 2017 (Wednesday). The award winners and their projects were as follows:

Winner
High-Fidelity and Real-time 3D/4D Ultrasound Visualization System via Advanced Image Denoising and Volume Rendering

Project Leader: Dr Harry QIN, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

First Runner-up
Use of Silicone Cannulation Model to Enhance Patient Safety in Extracorporeal Life Support Service

Project Leader: Mr LAI Chi Keung Peter, Queen Mary Hospital, Hospital Authority

Second Runner-up
Preventing False Marker Incidence in General Radiography by Computer Vision Technology

Project Leader: Mr TSE Hon Fung, Pok Oi Hospital, Hospital Authority

Audience Favorite Award
A Splicer with Controllable Multi-Function Drainage Tube

Project Leader: Ms LIANG Jingwen, Vicky, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, China

The 2nd Hong Kong Innovation Day

The 2nd Hong Kong Innovation Day was held on 25 November 2015 (Wednesday). The award winners and their projects were as follows:

Winner
Scolioscan: Radiation-free Assessment of Scoliosis using 3D Ultrasound Imaging

By Prof. Yong Ping ZHENG, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

First Runner-up
Mobile Retinal Imaging for Smart Diabetic Care

By Prof. Jane YOU, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Second Runner-up
Protective pants imbedded with Impact Protectors Based on 3D Spacer Fabrics

By Ms Yan CHAN, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel

Audience Favorite Award
Scolioscan: Radiation-free Assessment of Scoliosis using 3D Ultrasound Imaging

By Prof. Yong Ping ZHENG, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The 1st Hong Kong Innovation Day

The 1st Hong Kong Innovation Day was held on 11 December 2013; over 70 participants joined the event.

Winner
A Novel Drug-loaded Biodegradable Weft-knitted Stent for the Treatment of Colorectal Cancers

By Professor LI Yi, Institute of Textiles & Clothing, PolyU

First Runner-up
An Innovative Rehabilitation Simulation System for Learning Activities of Daily Living

By Dr CHOI Kup-sze, School of Nursing, PolyU

Second Runner-up
Create An Infusion Trolley for Enhancing the Effectiveness, Efficiency and Safety in Post Open Heart Surgery Patient Transportation

By Miss WONG Lee Yuen, Cardiothoracic Surgery Department, Queen Mary Hospital

Audience Favorite Award
Instant Vision Assessment Device: A Stenopaic Slit Refraction System with a Binocular Telescopic Optometer

By Professor George Woo, School of Optometry, PolyU

The Global Healthcare Innovation Day 2014 (Geneva)

Below are winners of the 2014 Innovation Academy in Geneva and their award-winning projects, which may give you some ideas about the kind of innovations that we are looking for:

Winner
SnapDx

incorporating clinical guidelines and visualizations to enable quick, effective decision making at point of care

First Runner-up
ACEHearing

a hearing enhancement technology

Second Runner-up
MEDi™

a humanoid robot teaching young children how to manage their health

Below are videos of selected teams from Hong Kong joining The Global Healthcare Innovation Day 2014.

Dr Thomas Choi, Hong Kong
Prof. George Woo, Hong Kong

Contact Us

Address: The Hong Kong Innovation Academy
GH506, School of Nursing
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: 2766 6425 (General Enquiry, Ms Tiff Chan)
Fax: 2334 9663
E-mail: sn.hkia@polyu.edu.hk