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Hong Kong Police Force and HKSTP Collaborate on Innovation and Technology

Strategic Insights

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The Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore innovative technology and nurture innovation and technology (I&T) talents. The collaboration aims to enhance policing services, propel the development of the I&T ecosystem in Hong Kong, and strengthen the city's status as an international I&T hub.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MoU between the Hong Kong Police Force and the HKSTP will focus on five areas: Natural Language Processing (NLP), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM), Augmented Reality (AR), and Search and Rescue Operations-related technology.
  • Tech ventures can test their solutions in real-life operating environments and adopt data validation via the HKSTPs STP platform, accelerating the commercialization of innovations.
  • The collaboration aims to drive more organizations to adopt I&T, co-incubate potential tech ventures, and improve service levels provided to the community.
  • Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, attended the signing of the MoU and expressed hope for more collaboration between government departments and the I&T sector.
  • Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of the HKSTP, stated that the Hong Kong Police Force is the first government body to sign an MoU with the HKSTP to drive technology adoption and nurture I&T talents.

Statistics:

  • The collaboration will focus on five areas of innovation and technology.
  • The HKSTP has been working with over 250 enterprises in private sectors, including banking, construction, and transportation industries, to promote technology adoption and nurture I&T talents.
  • The HKSTP has been propelling success for 20 years.
  • The MoU will run for three years.

Sources:

  • A Memorandum of Understanding (no date) between the Hong Kong Police Force and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP).
  • Professor Sun Dong's remarks during the signing of the MoU (no date).
  • Dr Sunny Chai's statement during the signing of the MoU (no date).
  • A press release from the HKSTP (no date).

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