HKSTP And Roche Join Hands In Strategic Collaboration

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Leading HK and GBA in pioneering life science innovation in AP, and setting an example for the region

HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) announced a strategic collaboration with Roche, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, with the aim of leading HK and the Greater Bay Area in becoming a pioneer in life science innovation and to be an example for the region. This collaboration is the first agreement between HKSTP and a life science corporation for multidimensional collaboration (including technology and data sharing).

HKSTP and Roche are dedicated in their support for advancing life science innovation and healthcare policy. Both parties are hoping to provide a greater platform and support to startups based in HK and mainland China, and creating an ecosystem for healthcare startups. The long-term goal is to turn the GBA into a national leader in life science and healthcare innovation, and setting an example the rest of the country might follow in technology application and registration. It is also hoped the GBA will be a hub for talent and for corporates in the Asia Pacific region.

The principle areas of collaboration are:

Shaping Policy – A white paper to articulate policy recommendations, organizing a public forum and a round-table for in-depth discussion with government officials
Co-incubation program – providing the startups with supports and guidance on science, strategy and marketing, and creating a platform for the startups and potential partners to network and exchange
Data collaboration – Fostering a conducive data-sharing environment in the STP Platform and among stakeholders; exploring synthetic data generation tools; promoting the “data collaboration” concept to the community

Professor SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry was one of the witnesses to the Collaboration Agreement Signing Ceremony, he said: “I am so delighted to join you all today to witness the collaboration between the Hong Kong Science Park and Roche in building a healthcare innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong. All these new developments that echo the strategies laid down in the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Development Blueprint recently published. With the unwavering support from the Central Government and the Government’s solid commitment to the I&T development, as well as the unique advantage of Hong Kong, the impactful partnership between Science Park and Roche will undoubtedly drive a new wave of world-class development in Hong Kong’s biomedical ecosystem.”

Mr. Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said: “Roche is a global pharmaceutical leader. They have strong connections with business leaders, scientists, marketers, and investors globally. We believe this partnership will nurture more health talents and dramatically accelerate growth in our medical research, drug development and clinical trial processes.”

Dr. Shen Hong, Head of China Innovation Center of Roche (CICoR), said: “We are so glad to see this collaboration happen. We are hoping to bridge HK and other cities in China for more opportunities to exchange, collaborate and empower starts-ups; accelerating conversion and commercialization; and to bringing hope to patients in China.”

Ms. Agnes Ho APAC Sub Region 3 Head, Roche Diagnostics, said: “HK has a great foundation of scientific research. We look forward to this collaboration in advancing high-quality research work, building a platform for innovation, benefiting Asian population as well as the rest of the world.”

Among the other guests at the launch ceremony were Ms. Lillian Cheong Man Lei, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry; Ms. Rebecca Pun, Commissioner for Innovation and Technology; Mr. Ahmed Elhusseiny, Head of APAC Area at Roche Pharma; Dr. Tang Qiusong, Head of Roche Accelerator (CICoR); Dr. Diana Liu, General Manager, Hong Kong and Macau; and Mr. Ronald Lo, General Manager, Roche Diagnostics Hong Kong and Macau.

ہانگ کانگ سائنس اینڈ ٹیکنالوجی پارکس کارپوریشن کے بارے میں

ہانگ کانگ سائنس اینڈ ٹیکنالوجی پارکس کارپوریشن (HKSTP) نے 20 سالوں سے ہانگ کانگ کو ایک بین الاقوامی جدت اور ٹیکنالوجی کے مرکز کے طور پر تعمیر کرنے کا عزم کر رکھا ہے تاکہ مقامی اور عالمی علمبرداروں کے لیے آج اور کل کامیابی حاصل کی جا سکے۔ HKSTP نے ایک فروغ پزیر I&T ماحولیاتی نظام قائم کیا ہے جو کہ تین ایک تنگاوالا اور ہانگ کانگ کا سرکردہ R&D مرکز ہے جس میں 12,000 سے زیادہ ریسرچ پروفیشنلز اور 1,200 سے زیادہ ٹیکنالوجی کمپنیاں ہیں جن کی توجہ ہیلتھ ٹیک، AI اور روبوٹکس، فنٹیک اور سمارٹ سٹی ٹیکنالوجیز پر ہے۔

2001 میں قائم کیا گیا، ہم ہنر مندوں کو راغب اور پروان چڑھاتے ہیں، ہانگ کانگ، گریٹر بے ایریا، ایشیا اور اس سے آگے تک کاروباری افراد کے لیے ان کی ترقی کے سفر پر اختراعات اور ٹیکنالوجی کو تیز اور تجارتی بناتے ہیں۔ ہمارا بڑھتا ہوا اختراعی ماحولیاتی نظام ہمارے اہم مقامات شاٹن میں ہانگ کانگ سائنس پارک، کولون ٹونگ میں InnoCentre اور تائی پو، Tseung Kwan O اور Yuen Long میں تین جدید INNOPARKs کے ارد گرد بنایا گیا ہے۔ تین INNOPARKs ہانگ کانگ کے لیے دوبارہ صنعت کاری کے وژن کو پورا کر رہے ہیں۔ مقصد یہ ہے کہ صنعت کی نئی نسل کے لیے جدید مینوفیکچرنگ، الیکٹرانکس اور بائیو ٹیکنالوجی جیسے شعبوں کا دوبارہ تصور کیا جا رہا ہے۔

ہمارے بنیادی ڈھانچے، خدمات، مہارت اور شراکت داری کے نیٹ ورک کے ذریعے، HKSTP ہانگ کانگ کی ترقی کے ایک ستون کے طور پر جدت اور ٹیکنالوجی کو قائم کرنے میں مدد کرے گا، جبکہ GBA انوویشن پاور ہاؤس کے مرکز میں عالمی ترقی کے لیے ایک لانچ پیڈ کے طور پر ہانگ کانگ کے بین الاقوامی I&T حب کی حیثیت کو تقویت دے گا۔ .

HKSTP کے بارے میں مزید معلومات یہاں پر دستیاب ہے۔ www.hkstp.org.

روچے کے بارے میں

Founded in 1896 in Basel, Switzerland, as one of the first industrial manufacturers of branded medicines, Roche has grown into the world’s largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. The company pursues scientific excellence to discover and develop medicines and diagnostics for improving and saving the lives of people around the world. We are a pioneer in personalised healthcare and want to further transform how healthcare is delivered to have an even greater impact. To provide the best care for each person we partner with many stakeholders and combine our strengths in Diagnostics and Pharma with data insights from the clinical practice. Roche has been named one of the most sustainable companies in the pharmaceuticals industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the thirteenth consecutive year.

Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan.

مزید معلومات کے لئے، ملاحظہ کریں www.roche.com

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For more information and event photos, please contact:

PRPPL Consultancy Limited

Ms. Lee Sze Wing

فون: 9811 3380

ای میل: w.lee@prppl.com

Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

Mr. Kelvin Sin

فون: 2629 6802

ای میل: kelvin.sin@hkstp.org