HKTDC Start-up Express 2026 – Group Photo of CUHK Awarded Teams (Photo: HKTDC)
The final pitching session of the HKTDC Start-up Express 2026 was held on 25 June 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the initiaitive supports Hong Kong's strategic development as an international innovation and technology hub by identifying and nurturing high-potential start-ups with global vision. ⋅
Start-up Express is a flagship entrepreneurship development programme designed to empower innovative ventures through comprehensive support, including marketing and promotional opportunities, investor matching, business networking, and partnership development. Each year, 10 outstanding start-ups are selected to receive extensive exposure locally and internationally.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is pleased to announce that 3 of this year's 10 award-winning start-ups were founded by CUHK members, underscoring the University's strong capabilities in research translation and innovation. The awarded teamare:
1) Homing Therapeutics Limited (PIC: Prof. LEUNG Kam Tong, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
2) O-Spheres Limited (PIC: Prof. NGAI To, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
3) PregnaSense Co., Limited (PIC: Prof. Liona POON Chiu Yee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Full List - HKTDC Start-up Express 2026, To be updated (Top 10 winners)
Final Pitching Day of HKTDC Start-up Express 2026, Finalist: Homing Therapeutics Limited (Photo: CUHK KTO)
Presenter: Prof. LEUNG Kam Tong (Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Presenter: Prof. NGAI To (Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Presenter: Prof. Liona POON Chiu Yee (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Booth Showcase at HKTDC Start-up Express 2026 (Photo: HKTDC)
Exhibitor: Homing Therapeutics Limited
(From left to right)
1st left: Dr. Eric LEUNG, Associate Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2nd left: Ms. Vin CHAN, Business Development Manager, Homing Therapeutics Limited
3rd left: Prof. LEUNG Kam Tong, Co-founder, CEO cum Director, Homing Therapeutics Limited;
4th left: Mr. Kelvin WONG, Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
(From left to right)
1st left: Dr. Eric LEUNG, Associate Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
2nd left: Prof. NGAI To, Founder & Chief Scientific Advisor, O-Spheres Limited
Centre: Mr. Kelvin WONG, Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Representatives from O-Spheres Limited
Booth Showcase at HKTDC Start-up Express 2026 (Photo: HKTDC)
Exhibitor: PregnaSense Co., Limited
(From left to right)
1st left: Mr. Martin MAN, Research Officer, PregnaSense Co. Limited
2nd left: Dr. Aimee PEI, Senior Researcher Officer, PregnaSense Co. Limited
Centre: Mr. Kelvin WONG, Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
4th left: Prof. Liona POON Chiu Yee, Founder, PregnaSense Co. Limited
5th left: Dr. Eric LEUNG, Associate Director, Knowledge Transfer Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
HKTDC Start-up Express 2026- CUHK Awardees
By Alphabetical order
| Awarded Company Name | Name of PIC | Faculty | Department/ School (if applicable) | Category |
| Homing Therapeutics Limited | Prof. LEUNG Kam Tong | Medicine | Paediatrics | Med Tech & Bio Tech |
| O-Spheres Limited | Prof. NGAI To | Science | Chemistry | Green Tech |
| PregnaSense Co., Limited | Prof. Liona POON Chiu Yee | Medicine | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Health Tech |