HKUST Start-ups joined the Eco Expo Asia 2019
The Eco Expo Asia 2019 was held on 30 October - 2 November 2019 at the Asia World Expo. Two HKUST start-ups, Acoustic Metamaterials Group Limited (AMG) and Ocean Science (Hong Kong) Limited (Ocean Science), participated in the exhibition to showcase their technologies and products.
The Eco Expo Asia 2019 was held on 30 October - 2 November 2019 at the Asia World Expo. Two HKUST start-ups, Acoustic Metamaterials Group Limited (AMG) and Ocean Science (Hong Kong) Limited (Ocean Science), participated in the exhibition to showcase their technologies and products.
Focusing on noise problems, AMG provides soundproofing solutions and products using
“Metamaterials”, a new class of multifunctional materials. On the other hand, Ocean Science uses an environmentally-friendly and high-efficiency marine antifouling agent to solve marine ecological damage and other marine pollution problems.
Through joining the Eco Expo Asia, the two start-ups were able to expand their market reach and showcase cutting-edge environment protection technologies, solutions and products to potential customers/partners in green industry.
“There is no doubt that this event is of great benefit to us. At the Expo ,we can get more exposure and build up business connection,” said the company delegate of Ocean Science, “By talking with potential collaborators, we can deepen our understanding of the market, making us more determined to continue the green and environmental protection product line.” Cherishing the opportunity offered by HKUST, the start-ups are eager to join similar event in the future to promote their business.
About Eco Expo Asia
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and with over a decade of solid experience, Eco Expo Asia is a prominent trading platform for environmentally conscious businesses in Asia. Co-organised by the Environment Bureau, the event receives strong support from Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, international government authorities and industry associations. It provides B2G and B2B opportunities for exhibitors to expand their market reach and showcase cutting-edge environment protection technologies, solutions and products.
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (www.ust.hk) is a world-class research university that focuses on science, technology and business as well as humanities and social science. HKUST offers an international campus, and a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy to nurture well-rounded graduates with global vision, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking. HKUST attained the highest proportion of internationally excellent research work in the Research Assessment Exercise 2014 of Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee, and is ranked as the world’s best young university in Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2019. Its graduates were ranked 16th worldwide and top in Greater China in Global University Employability Survey 2018.
