Hong Kong's innovation and technology secretary Sun Dong has reported strong enthusiasm from leading Swedish universities for deeper collaboration during his recent visit to the country.
Sun Dong visited KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University on Tuesday. He said the universities showed great interest in working with Hong Kong, particularly in life sciences and biotechnology.
The secretary extended invitations for the institutions to use Hong Kong platforms such as InnoHK and the planned Life and Health Technology Research Institute. He noted that many Swedish start-ups also want to raise funds in Hong Kong and expand into the Chinese market.
The trip was Sun Dong's first official visit to Northern Europe since taking office. Discussions covered digitalisation and energy as well as the integration of education, technology and industry. A stop in Helsinki, Finland, is scheduled next.
