HKUST Startup Showcase at InnoEX 2026 (13 April 2026)
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The HKUST Entrepreneurship Center is leading a delegation of three innovative startup teams to showcase their latest technological advancements at InnoEX 2026. The four-day exhibition, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), provides a premier platform for these emerging companies to demonstrate how they are leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to disrupt their respective industries.

The featured startups at the exhibition represent a diverse range of AI applications cultivated within the university's ecosystem:

PurPaw Ltd, founded by Jackson On, introduces the future of pet care with its AI Smart Dog Collar, a device explicitly designed to monitor pet health and behavior in real-time.

Second Skin Solutions, founded by Amanda Au, presents an innovative AI-powered skincare ingredient platform. The technology assists users in decoding complex product labels to find the optimal match for their unique skin needs.

StashTag, led by CEO Minnie Soo, aims to revolutionize the educational sector with an AI Intelligent Teaching Assistant. This tool analyzes classroom dynamics, empowering teachers and professors to enhance student engagement effectively.

The HKUST Entrepreneurship Center invites alumni, tech enthusiasts, and industry professionals to visit the team at Booth 3C-F37. This exhibition offers a valuable opportunity for the public to witness firsthand how the university's entrepreneurial spirit is being successfully transformed into impactful, real-world AI solutions.

HKUST Entrepreneurship Center takes great pride in these startup teams for representing HKUST at InnoEX 2026, demonstrating not only their technological innovations but also the collaborative spirit of the institution. Moving forward, the HKUST Entrepreneurship Center will continue to support startups through the HKUST IPIC Incubation model, offering a full spectrum of resources and guidance to help them thrive.