Events

About the InnoCarnival 2026

Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC), InnoCarnival is its annual flagship public engagement event to promote popular science and instil an innovation and technology (I&T) culture in the community.

Through showcasing the outstanding and latest I&T achievements of Hong Kong, and providing the public, particularly the younger generation, with first-hand experience of I&T through various activities staged at the InnoCarnival, the event aims to enhance the public awareness of the importance of I&T in their daily lives and nurture more young talents for the development of Hong Kong as an international I&T centre.

Key Event Details 

Date:               24 Oct – 1 Nov 2026

Venue:             Hong Kong Science Park

Theme:            Lead with I&T Dream to Fly High (創科領航 夢想高飛)

Organiser:        Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC)

WHO can apply?

• The Person-In-Charge (PIC) must be a full-time staff member of CUHK holding a position within the professoriate or research academic ranks
• Projects that are led or co-led by CUHK’s staff members, alumni or students, presenting the use of CUHK's IP or holding a license for CUHK’s IP.
• The IP of innovations presented at this event must be owned/co-owned by CUHK.
• Priority will be given to applicants who have at least submitted a patent filing submission to KTO.

Privileges to apply through CUHK KTO

• KTO will cover the cost of selected teams’ booth participation fees, as well as the printing of the backdrop and entry passes
• The selected teams would be consented to be used for the University’s promotional purposes in 2026/2027 ^1,2

  ¹Only CUHK members will be accredited

  ²Subject to University CPRO and KTO final decision

Application Details

*Teams may be invited for an interview prior to being shortlisted.

Important notes

• Project teams are required to maintain a physical presence at their designated booths throughout the duration of the event. The attendance records will be retained by the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) and may serve as a reference for the screening and selection of teams in future KT events.
• Additional work on poster development and event preparation will be needed before the physical presentation in InnoCarnival 2026.
• Final selection of teams will be subject to an internal review by the KTO and acceptance by the main organizer and/or corporate partners, which deemed appropriate
• All applications should be submitted to the Knowledge Transfer Events Management Team, Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO). If no record of information submission is received, KTO reserves the right to exclude the project from the CUHK pavilion and promotional activities.

Useful Information

Official Website of InnoCarnival: Click Here

Event Highlight of InnoCarnival 2025: Click Here

For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Dr Gene Man (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) / Ms. Ariel Yuen (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) / Ms. Anson Ip (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).