Mainland Platform
Guangzhou HKUST Fok Ying Tung Research Institute
Guangzhou HKUST Fok Ying Tung Research Institute (FYTRI), funded by Fok Ying Tung Foundation, was established in Nansha, Guangzhou in January 2007, which was the first and the only foreign research institute in Nansha. FYTRI has been one of the most important Mainland platforms of the University for knowledge transfer and advancement, engaging in innovative research, product and process development, training, entrepreneurship, and commercialization. FYTRI operates as a HKUST-centric open innovation platform and creates economic and social impact by connecting people, technologies, information, and resources in the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute
HKUST Shenzhen Research Institute (SRI) plays a vital role in the University’s innovation and technology advancement efforts in Shenzhen. Based on outstanding talents, research infrastructure, and an entrepreneurship eco-system, especially the close relationship with industries, the IER Building develops into a prominent research, training, incubation base and local liaison platform in Shenzhen, pushing regional economic growth and technological advancement and fostering knowledge exchange between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
HKUST Foshan Research Institute
HKUST Foshan Research Institute (FRI), formerly known as the HKUST LED-FPD Technology R&D Center at Foshan, was established in March 2012 through a collaborative agreement between the Nanhai District Government of Foshan City and HKUST. FRI’s primary objectives are to drive technological innovation and commercialization, and to facilitate the incubation of start-ups. It engages in partnerships with various levels of local governments and industries, facilitating exchanges between Hong Kong and Foshan. FRI actively participates in diverse project collaborations, significantly contributing to the transformation and upgrading of industries within Foshan City and the Nanhai District.
HKUST Shenzhen–Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute (SHCIRI)
HKUST Shenzhen – Hong Kong Collaborative Innovation Research Institute (SHCIRI) is the University’s latest venture in Shenzhen. Situated in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Cooperation Zone, SHCIRI serves as a unique and strategic platform for the University to leverage on the combined competitive advantages of Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and further enhances the overall position and capacities in the region and beyond. It is committed to fostering frontier research advancement, knowledge transfer and industry collaboration, as well as providing quality executive education.
HKUST Shanghai Centre
On January 22, 2025, HKUST officially established the Shanghai Center, with the support of the Shanghai Municipal Government. The aim of the Center is to advance cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong and fully leverage HKUST’s strengths in innovation and entrepreneurship. It is HKUST's first industry-academia-research base in the Yangtze River Delta region, complementing the university's existing hubs in the Greater Bay Area to further enhance its overall strategic development. ocused on “nurturing talent for integrating industry and academia” and “incubating innovations for industrial acceleration”, the HKUST Shanghai Center collaborates with universities and enterprises in Shanghai and beyond to create an international ecosystem that promotes scientific talent, innovation and technology.
