ABOUT US



About Us

 

The Technology Transfer Unit (TTU) of HKUMed serves as the bridge between the Faculty’s cutting‑edge biomedical research and real‑world healthcare impact. 

Focused on transforming innovative discoveries into tangible products and services, HKUMed TTU connects our projects with industry, investors, and other stakeholders, safeguards and manages intellectual property, and helps build a vibrant biomedical technology transfer and commercialisation ecosystem for the benefit of patients and society.

HKUMed TTU Vision

To be a preeminent hub and leading innovation partner for biomedical technology transfer and commercialisation, where top talents congregate and collaborate to translate HKUMed’s research excellence into impactful healthcare solutions, while upholding academic rigor and integrity.

HKUMed TTU Mission
  • To safeguard and manage HKUMed’s intellectual assets and serve as a gateway to the Faculty’s technologies.
  • To accelerate the translation and commercialisation of biomedical innovations into products, services, and ventures that enhance health and societal well-being.
  • To cultivate an innovation-driven, entrepreneurial ecosystem through strategic partnerships, training, and support for researchers, clinicians, and students.
HKUMed TTU: What We Do

HKUMed Technology Transfer Unit (TTU) provides end‑to‑end support to transform research into real‑world impact, through funding, capability building, expert guidance, talent development, and industry engagement:

What We Do 1: HKUMedXelerate, our flagship annual innovation challengeWhat We Do 2: Education SeriesWhat We Do 3: Industry EngagementWhat We Do 4: Innovation Exposure ProgrammeWhat we Do 5: Updates Sharing on HKUMed Innovations