Innovation in Action: ABIC Pitching Corner 2025 Round 2 Showcases Biomedical Excellence

On 28 August 2025, ABIC hosted the Pitching Corner Round 2 Final at HKSTP, bringing together professional researcher teams, thought leaders, and industry partners to foster an ecosystem of shared learning, mentorship, and growth that empowers industry connections to collectively translate scientific discoveries into tangible impact.

The campaign showcased 9 shortlisted projects with cutting-edge research solutions in 8-minute pitches, spanning a remarkable breadth of high-potential innovations, including 4th-Gen PCR for multi-cancer early detection, 3D bioprinting, drug solubility, Vitamin D3 nasal spray for stroke rescue, minimal invasive brain-computer interface, visionary eye-care solutions, technology system for quantum diamond, 3D microscopy, and AI-powered maternal-infant nutrition support.

Congratulations to the Talent Pitching Award winners, Mr. Tao Zou (Supervisor: Prof. Paddy Chan), for their extraordinary project titled “Minimal Invasive Electrocorticographic Brain-Computer Interface (ECOG-BCI)”. Some of the high-quality teams will represent ABIC at PRIX EIFFEL 2025, competing for global recognition in the international arena.

Sincere thanks to our distinguished judging panel, Mr. Gallen Leung, Ecosystem Development Lead of Alibaba Cloud HK, MO & KR, and Ms. Carol Liu, Associate Director of Startup Ecosystem (Incu-Bio) at HKSTP, for their valuable time and encouragement, and to all our professional guests for their support in co-building a vibrant platform that nurtures ideas, cultivates leadership, and accelerates translations of bold ideas in shaping the future of healthcare.