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ASTRI Fully Supports HK’s Inaugural Five-Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address

Aligning with National Strategy and Fully Leveraging Applied Research to Accelerate the Development of New Quality Productivity Forces 16 September 2026 – The Hong Kong …

September 16, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI and Saudi Digital Government Authority Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Innovation and AI Development

1 September 2026 – The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and the Digital Government Authority (DGA) of Saudi Arabia have signed …

September 1, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI and Saint Francis University Sign MoU to Advance AI-Enabled Biomaterials and Digital Health Innovation

24 August 2026 – The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and Saint Francis University (SFU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding …

August 24, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI Cultivates International I&T Talent in Alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan

20 August 2026 – The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has successfully concluded its 2026 Summer Internship Programme. Over 60 interns …

August 20, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI Achieves Strongest Representation in Asia at 2026 R&D 100 Awards, with Three Technologies Named Global Winners

7 August 2026 – The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) has achieved a landmark milestone at the prestigious 2026 R&D 100 …

August 7, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI Showcases Pioneering Technologies at Inaugural Leap East, Forging Hong Kong-Middle East Innovation Ties

8 July 2026 – The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is presenting a range of transformative technologies at the inaugural Leap …

July 8, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI and Citybus Launch C-V2X Trial in Kai Tak Upgrading “Smart CityDrive” with C-V2X Technology to Enhance Driving Safety and Traffic Efficiency

3 July 2026 – The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and Citybus Limited (Citybus) jointly announced today the launch of the Cellular …

July 6, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI Congratulates Dr Lai Ka-ying on Joining Shenzhou 23 Mission Showcasing Hong Kong’s R&D Strength and Advancing Space Technology Applications

Hong Kong, 23 May 2026 — The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) warmly congratulates Dr Lai Ka‑ying on her selection as …

May 26, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI and HKT sign MoU to set up a Joint R&D Lab at the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park

21 April 2026 – Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and HKT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to establish a …

April 21, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI Tops Hong Kong Organisations with Five Awards at the 2026 Edison Awards

17 April 2026 – Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is proud to announce exceptional recognition at the prestigious Edison Awards, with …

April 17, 2026

Hong Kong

Prof Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government; Ms Lillian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, and Mr Daniel Cheung, Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy of the HKSAR Government visit ASTRI’s booth at InnoEX in support of the Institute.

ASTRI Showcases Smart Technologies for Healthcare, Food, Living and Mobility at InnoEX 2026

Debut Public Appearance Since Strategic Merger with NAMI Demonstrates Strengthened Research Capabilities 14 April 2026 – The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute …

April 14, 2026

Hong Kong

ASTRI and NAMI Complete Strategic Merger to Propel Hong Kong’s Innovation Leadership

1 April 2026 – The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) today announced the successful completion of its merger with the Nano …

April 1, 2026

Hong Kong

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More about ASTRI

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is founded in 2000 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. 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. This role is strengthened through its merger with Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI).

Committed to bringing high impact research from lab to market, ASTRI advances interdisciplinary, market driven R&D that delivers practical innovations for industry and meaningful benefits for society.

Its technological strengths and capabilities enable AI powered, cross disciplinary ICT and advanced materials solutions across Smart City, FinTech, Digital Health and Life Sciences, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) and Advanced Electronics, New Energy and Energy Storage, and Green and ESG Technologies.

Over the years, ASTRI has cultivated a strong pool of I&T talent and earned numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations and contributions to industry and the community. Following the merger with NAMI, ASTRI’s cumulative patent portfolio has grown to over 1,500, with more than 2,200 technologies successfully transferred to industry.

With enhanced scale and capabilities, ASTRI is uniquely positioned to elevate Hong Kong’s innovation capacity, accelerate technology commercialisation, and drive societal and economic progress through world class applied research.