Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute
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Native name | 香港應用科技研究院 |
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| Company type | public research institute |
| Industry | information and communication technology |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Government of Hong Kong |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
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| Website | www |
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the purpose of conducting applied research to support Hong Kong’s technology sector. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies, and IoT Sensing and AI Technologies. It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse.[1]
OOver the years, ASTRI has transferred about 1,600 technologies to the industry and has been granted close to 1,200 patents in the Mainland, the United States, and other countries.[1][2]
Board of directors
ASTRI is headed by the chief executive officer and is governed by a board of directors from the business and academic worlds of Hong Kong and Hong Kong SAR government representatives. The Board of Directors has established three functional committees, namely the Finance and Administration Committee, the Science and Technology Committee and the Audit Committee to assist the board of directors in governing the academy.[3]
The current chairman of the board is Ir Sunny Lee Wai-kwong, JP. The Permanent Secretary for Innovation and Technology and the Commissioner for Innovation and Technology represent the Hong Kong Government in the Board.
Senior executives
- Chief Executive Officer: Ir Dr Ted Suen, MH [4]
- Chief Technology Officer: Dr Ying Huang[4]
- Chief Operating Officer: Ir Chris Chong[4]
- Chief Financial Officer: Ms. Cammy Yung[4]
Expansion
ASTRI has now set up shop in Shenzhen, China, by launching ASTRI Technology Research (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. right in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone. This development is part of the broader Greater Bay Area innovation cooperation and focuses on research and development in next generation communication and semiconductor technologies.[5]
Outreach
ASTRI is getting involved in public science outreach through events like HK SciFest 2025, the Hong Kong Science Festival, which included virtual driving simulations, drones, and artificial intelligence applications. The goal is to engage the public and raise awareness about the latest innovations and technologies.[6]
Impact
Independent sources such as the South China Morning Post have reported ASTRI’s big-picture impact, from tech transfers and patents to key partnerships. Highlights include launching Hong Kong’s branch of the National Engineering Research Centre for ASIC Systems, also working on semiconductor development and smart vehicle testing.[2]
References
- ^ a b "ASTRI Clinches Multiple Honours at Asia Exhibition of Innovations & Inventions". PR Newswire. 10 Dec 2024. Retrieved 2 Feb 2026.
- ^ a b "25th Anniversary and Beyond: ASTRI Drives Innovation". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2 Feb 2026.
- ^ "Board of Directors". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ a b c d "Senior Management". ASTRI - Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited. 2 July 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ "ASTRI's New Presence in Shenzhen Drives Innovation". PR Newswire. 9 Oct 2024. Retrieved 2 Feb 2026.
- ^ "ASTRI @ HK SciFest 2025". ASTRI/SMTA. Retrieved 2 Feb 2026.