Events

About the Eco Expo Asia 2026

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Eco Expo Asia is a global trade platform for the environmental protection industry that showcases the latest green products, equipment and state-of-the-art technology. The fair provides B2G, B2B and B2C opportunities for the green industry through its strong support from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland as well as international government authorities and industry associations.

Key Event Details 

Date:                26 – 29 Oct 2026

Venue:             AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong

Theme:            Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality

Organiser:        Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

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
• Start-ups or spin-offs that are founded or co-founded 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 Eco Expo Asia 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 Eco Expo Asia: Click Here

Eco Expo Asia 2025

Event Highlight: Click Here

 For further enquiries, please feel free to contact Ms. Tracy Wong at 39430636 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Ms. Anson Ip at 39433458 (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).