The Chinese University of Hong Kong

CUHK is a global research leader, focusing on transformative research that impacts lives worldwide. Our work spans vast fields, from innovative approaches to prenatal testing and cancer detection via liquid biopsy to advancements in biotechnology for soybean cultivation. We are at the forefront of molecular analysis for cancer and metabolic disease treatment, drug development for rare neurodegenerative diseases, and the ground-breaking network coding theory that has revolutionised data transmission. CUHK's expertise extends to artificial intelligence and robotics, contributing to significant advancements in biomedical and smart city technologies.

Research Priorities

CUHK has identified four unique, yet complementary strategic areas of research which anchor the University’s research focus under its Strategic Plan:  

1. China: Tradition and Modernity
2. Innovative Biomedicine
3. Information and Automation Technology
4. Environment and Sustainability

CUHK is also the leader of several research projects under selected Areas of Excellence being allocated preferential funding by the University Grants Committee of Hong Kong.

Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

CUHK focuses on integrating research, innovation and entrepreneurship into a dynamic and productive continuum, a superhighway that enables the translation of research into tangible benefits and the delivery of innovation to the world.

CUHK has seeded many start-ups and successful spinout companies.

There are also successful collaborations on professional, medical and social innovations with the government, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions and private companies in China and overseas to further the goals of maximising the impact of research and innovation on the global community. 

Research Support

Dedicated teams have been set up to render practical assistance to CUHK researchers in translating research output into positive societal impact. The Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS) provides professional services for patent filing, and recruits angel and venture capitalists for start-ups. The Office for Greater Bay Area Developments works in collaboration with governments of the GBA node cities to fuel innovation development and promote collaborations between Hong Kong and mainland China.

Apart from generous funding and support schemes to facilitate research and knowledge transfer, CUHK faculty members can tap into grants offered by mainland China through CUHK Shenzhen Research Institute in Shenzhen wholly-owned by the University, which serves as a pivotal base for conducting research, training and technology transfer to complement national development plans for the Greater Bay Area.