Event Highlight | 14th International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME) (4 to 7 February, 2024)
The 14th IIFME –International Invention Fair of the Middle East – was organized from the 4th to 7th of February 2024 by Kuwait Science Club under the Patronage of His Highness, the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and in collaboration the International Federation of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), UNESCO, and the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.
Invited by the China Association of Inventions, a total of 10 projects were exhibited as part of China delegations. Among these 10 projects, 6 projects from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) achieved two Gold Medals and four Silver Medals. The awarded projects are examples of the success of CUHK’s knowledge transfer, translating research and innovation into tangible benefits and outcomes.
A group photo of the 14th International Invention Fair of the Middle East (IIFME) judges. (Photo: ORKTS)
A group photo of the Counsellor (Economic and Commercial affairs) at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Kuwait (middle), the Vice President of the China Association of Inventions (second right) and the ORKTS representatives. (Photo: ORKTS)
The prizes won from the 14th International Invention Fair of the Middle East (IIFME). (Photo: ORKTS)
CUHK awarded projects in the 14th IIFME –International Invention Fair of the Middle East
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Awards |
Inventors |
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Gold Medal
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Prof. Li ZHANG, (Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering) Prof. Philip Wai-yan CHIU, (Dept. of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine) |
Self-Healing Magnetic Slime Robot for Non-Invasive Endoluminal Intervention in the Gastrointestinal System |
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Prof. Chun CHEN (Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering) |
E-COATING - Scalable Recycled Material-based Radiative |
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Silver Medal
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Prof. Benny ZEE, (The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine) |
Automatic Retinal Image Analysis - ARIA-diabetes risk |
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Prof. Chi Chiu WANG, (Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine) |
A Novel Prodrug of EGCG (Pro-EGCG) for Use in the Treatment of Endometriosis |
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Prof. To NGAI (Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science) |
Novel Sustainable Inorganic Hollow UV Filters for Cosmetic Applications |
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Prof. Li ZHANG (Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering) Prof. Philip Wai-yan CHIU,
(Dept. of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine) |
RefluxChip - A Miniature Battery-free Remote Sensing System for Real-Time Monitoring of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
The International Invention Fair of the Middle East is the largest specialized exhibition of inventions and innovations in the Middle East and is deemed the second most significant international exhibition in the world. With the collaboration of the International Exhibition of Geneva it is also an opportunity to reveal the culture of invention and innovation to the population at large and strengthen the existing relationships among the inventors, companies, corporations, and investors worldwide. The achievements of the previous Invention Fairs are proof of the significance and importance of the desired message to be delivered via the exhibition. The attendance was estimated at more than 15,000, clearly showing the public interest.