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Programme
Learning Through Science-enterprise Connection

The HKU Advanced Technology Fellowship Programme (ATFP) brings together academic research, industry practice, and global perspectives to help senior leaders translate technological change into strategic action.

Programme Structure

ATFP is structured as a 26-month learning journey covering 10 modules, including academic modules, regional industry engagement, overseas exposure, practical learning, and a research report stage.

Months
Structured executive
learning journey

Global

Learning settings

Hong Kong / Chinese
Mainland / Overseas

Modules
Academic, industry, &
multi-location exposure

Research

Report

Concluding research
component

Academic
Insight

HKU-led academic modules and invited experts introduce participants to frontier research and technology applications.

Industry
Engagement

The Programme connects learning with enterprise visits, applied cases, and industry-facing discussion.

Global
Perspective

Participants engage with regional and international innovation ecosystems across Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and overseas settings.

Learning Themes
Industry Outlook:
AI-driven New
Industrial
Revolution
New Patterns of
APAC Business
Environment &
Go-Global Strategies
Greater Bay Area
Navigation:
FinTech, Web3, &
AI Investment
AI in
Medicine
High-End Equipment,
Intelligent Manufacturing,
Autonomous Driving &
AI Robotics
Data Assets:
New Business Models
Driven by Big Data &
Large Models
New Engines
of Innovation &
Growth
Quantum
Technology
Landscape of
Frontier Technology &
AI Waves
Energy
Revolution: AI in
Advanced Materials &
New Energy
The above themes are indicative.
Final module content is subject to actual programme arrangements.
From Frontier Research to Enterprise Transformation

Participants engage with scholars, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology leaders across AI, data science, biomedicine, smart societies, digital economy, and frontier technologies.

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Hong Kong

Academic Modules & Invited Experts

Core academic modules led by HKU faculty and invited experts, covering AI, data science, technology applications, and strategic industry themes.

Chinese Mainland

Enterprise Visits & Applied Learning

Regional enterprise engagement and applied learning in innovation ecosystems across Chinese Mainland settings.

Global

Exposure to Institutions & Innovation Settings

Overseas learning exposure through international institutions, innovation ecosystems, and technology-driven environments.

Industry-facing Learning & Real-world Cases

Practical learning connected to enterprise needs, industrial transformation, and real-world innovation cases.

Concluding Research Report

Participants complete a research report as part of the programme requirements.

A Learning Journey Across Global Innovation Systems

ATFP combines HKU-led academic modules, regional industry engagement, overseas exposure, practical learning, and a research report stage.

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Designed for Real-world Impact

ATFP is built around the interaction between research, industry, capital, and regional development.

Frontier
Technology

AI, data science, robotics, biotech, quantum, new materials, and energy.

Enterprise
Context

Learning connected to business transformation and industrial change.

Global
Exposure

Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and overseas learning settings.

Executive
Network

Academic, entrepreneurial, investment, and industry perspectives.

Fellowship
Recognition

Certificate awarded upon completion of programme requirements.
Take the
ATFP Learning Journey
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For enquiries: atfp@hku.hk
Tel: +852 3910 2323