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Hong Kong programme nurtures talent to put future innovation and technology leaders on path to success

  • Move to develop leadership and entrepreneurship sees launch of HKSTP InnoAcademy and its Technology Leaders of Tomorrow programme
  • Trailblazing initiative aims to attract committed young science and engineering graduates and I&T practitioners from around the world

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Eight talent were selected from more than 600 local and international applicants for HKSTP InnoAcademy's signature scheme, the Technology Leaders of Tomorrow programme.

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Every cloud has its silver lining and the impact of the continuing Covid-19 pandemic on Hong Kong’s economy has made more people recognise the urgent need to accelerate the city’s innovation and technology (I&T) development to help drive recovery.

Many pre-existing I&T trends have been quickly brought forward during the challenging environment. The introduction of social-distancing measures, for example, has prompted many businesses to adopt digitalised solutions for their operations.

The city’s I&T ecosystem has also produced a wide variety of I&T tools to better engage consumers and society in general.

However, the shortage of suitable talent remains a major challenge for the local I&T sector. There is a gap between the skill sets and knowledge that Hong Kong’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates possess and the professional expertise that regional I&T companies are seeking.

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The competitiveness of the local I&T sector depends heavily on the attraction and development of young talent.

Group activities and tools provided by MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node help the first eight talent from the Technology Leaders of Tomorrow programme learn about entrepreneurial and design thinking.
Group activities and tools provided by MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node help the first eight talent from the Technology Leaders of Tomorrow programme learn about entrepreneurial and design thinking.
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