The hk prize is an annual award for scientific and technological innovation. It is hosted by the Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation, sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. The award is designed to recognize scientists or research institutions in Hong Kong and its Greater Bay Area that have achieved outstanding achievements in scientific research and transformational innovations. The award is an important platform for them to share their achievements with the world and enhance the reputation of Hong Kong.
The first winner of the hk prize is a researcher who developed an effective treatment for a disease that is often fatal. His discovery could help millions of people around the world. This is the first time that a research team has won the prestigious prize, which was established in 2017. The research was published in a top journal. The team’s work was based on an innovative technique that allowed them to see the chemical changes in the cancerous cells and develop a drug that prevents these cells from multiplying.
In addition, the hk prize also awarded a scientist who discovered how to reduce the impact of the deadly flu on humans. His work could potentially save millions of lives and improve the quality of life for people living in developing countries. The other winner was a researcher who used lasers to create more accurate models of how stars form. This could be used to design better rockets and spacecraft.
Moreover, the hk prize awarded a researcher who helped create noninvasive tests for gastrointestinal and autism spectrum disorders. The Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine 2021, Ng Siew Chien, is the first female laureate since the award’s establishment. Other prize winners included a researcher from the Chinese University of Hong Kong who made breakthroughs in phase engineering of nanomaterials, and researchers from the City University of Hong Kong and the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong who created 3D micro- and nanofabrication and innovative data and AI security technologies.
It was also revealed that epeeists Vivian Kong Man-wai and Cheung Ka-long earned HK$6 million for each of their gold medals at the Paris Olympics, while swimmer Siobhan Haughey will receive HK$1.5 million for her two bronzes. This is believed to be the highest Olympic prize money of any country or region.
The hk prize is also expected to award several activists who have been jailed by Beijing for pushing for democracy in Hong Kong. US lawmakers have called for the prize to be expanded to recognise all those who have been incarcerated in Hong Kong for their peaceful protests against Beijing’s crackdown on freedom of speech. The award will be presented in December. The winning candidate will receive a cash prize of $2m. The runner-up will receive a trophy, and both winners will gain entry to next year’s Asian Tour event at the LINK Hong Kong Open.