We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Jia Jiaya—HKUST alumnus, faculty member, and Founder & Chairman of SmartMore Corporation Limited—on being named one of the winners of the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ (EOY) 2025 in the Technology category.

This esteemed recognition honors Prof. Jia’s outstanding contributions to AI-powered industrial innovation and his visionary leadership in transforming SmartMore into a global technology leader. His achievements exemplify the spirit of innovation and excellence championed by HKUST.

Prof. Jia now joins a distinguished group of HKUST-affiliated entrepreneurs who have previously received this honor, including two HKUST Founders’ Club Fellows:

• Terry Tsang, Founder & CEO of Madhead – EY EOY Award Winner (2013)
• Dr. Jack Lau, Co-founder of Perception Digital – EY EOY Award Winner (2009)

Their collective accomplishments reflect HKUST’s deep-rooted entrepreneurial culture and the far-reaching impact of our community in shaping industries and driving innovation globally.

We are proud to celebrate Prof. Jia’s success and look forward to seeing more HKUST innovators thrive and lead on the world stage.