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ASTRI is a key force & super connector driving innovation & technology advancement... show more +

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by HKSAR Government. As Hong Kong's largest government-funded research and development centre, ASTRI is a key force and super connector driving innovation and technology advancement in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and the global innovation ecosystem.

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Impact at a Glance
800+
Staff
2,000+
Research projects
1,500+
Innovative technologies patented
2,200+
Technologies adopted by the industries

Core Application Areas

ASIC & Advanced Electronics

As the first Hong Kong Branch of the National Engineering Research Center for Application Specific Integrated Circuit System (CNERC), ASTRI drives innovation in microelectronics and integrated circuits, developing cutting-edge ASIC solutions and advanced electronics that serve diverse industry sectors.

Digital Health & Life Sciences

ASTRI's solutions integrate artificial intelligence, IoT sensing, advanced materials and biomedical engineering to enable preventative health monitoring, precise medical diagnosis and personalised care across clinical and community settings.

FinTech

As Hong Kong strengthens its position as an international financial hub, ASTRI leverages artificial intelligence, federated learning and blockchain technology to help banks, insurers and financial service providers deliver faster, more reliable and secure services.

Green & ESG Technologies

As Hong Kong is advancing sustainable innovation through Gren and ESG technologies, ASTRI harnesses environmentally responsible materials, circular economy solutions and intelligent analytics to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.

New Energy & Energy Storage

As Hong Kong is positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation energy innovation, ASTRI develops advanced energy technologies spanning energy efficiency, energy absorption and energy generation that transform the way power is produced, stored and utilised.

New Industrialisation & Intelligent Manufacturing

ASTRI is driving the evolution of Hong Kong's manufacturing sector by incorporating artificial intelligence, robotics, next-generation connectivity and advanced materials into intelligent, interconnected operations.

Smart City

As Hong Kong advances towards becoming a leading smart city, ASTRI develops cutting-edge technologies that combine next-generation communications, artificial intelligence, IoT sensing and advanced materials to create a more connected, efficient and livable urban environment.