This HKSTP x GenT video series bring together young, energetic tech leaders with a bold vision to change the world through innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Hear how they have flourished in HKSTP and propelled their success from Hong Kong to GBA and the world. Be inspired by real-world solutions they brought to life. Learn how Hong Kong’s promising I&T ecosystem continues to transform life-changing ideas, from manufacturing to innofacturing.
Commemorating 20 years of propelling success for innovators, we proudly present these innovators whose unique I&T journeys have led them to success beyond borders.
EP01: How to Make Construction More Sustainable?
Brandon NgCEO and Co-Founder
Ampd Energy
Moved by a vision to create an emission-free future for the construction industry, Brandon Ng set up Ampd Energy in 2015, pioneering the use of energy storage systems for quieter, cleaner, faster and safer construction.
His technologies have helped drastically reduce carbon emissions by 85% as well as construction levels and durations. Today, Ampd Energy continues to produce battery-powered solutions, providing clean energy for power-hungry construction sites across Hong Kong.
EP02: One Entrepreneur’s Race to Save Hong Kong’s Coral Reef
Vriko YuCo-Founder and CEO
archiREEF
Vriko Yu enjoys scuba-diving. But she was shocked to see the degraded marine ecosystems during one of her underwater trips. Compelled to save the coral reefs, she founded the startup archiREEF with a mission to renovate the seafloor with the world's first 3D reef tiles printed in clay, as well as mobilise blue carbon to achieve carbon neutrality.
Vriko combines her knowledge in 3D printing, material science, and marine biology to create suitable, more liveable environments for these threatened marine ecosystems.
EP03: The Sky is Not The Limit: Revolutionising Aviation Education
Mattis TsangCEO and Co-Founder
Aerosim
With a lifelong passion for aviation, Mattis Tsang is committed to making aviation education more practical and effective. He took what he learned as a son of an engineer to make this happen, beginning with a flight simulator designed to create safer skies for all.
Today, his innovations have grown into award-winning end-to-end aviation training technologies and student programmes. By significantly reducing flight students’ overall training duration and cost, his company Aerosim has been empowering Hong Kong’s next generation of pilots, inspiring them to dream big and reach beyond the sky.
EP04: This Entrepreneur Wants to Show You Why Paper and Printing are Still Relevant
Nicholas YumDirector
Beluga
Nicholas’s family enterprise, Hung Hing Printing Group, has been in the printing business since 1950. He led the company to embark on ‘Innofacturing’ in 2011 through its “inno” offshoot, Beluga, which innovates and designs sustainable paper products for manufacturing by Hung Hing at INNOPARK.
By combining paper engineering with digital technology, Beluga is making a positive impact in the world and inspiring future generations of Hong Kongers.