The HKUST-MIT alliance aims to build the network and mechanism required for R&D collaboration between world class universities and technology companies to bolster the global innovation with emphasis on Intelligent Living technology.

Vision To advance and cultivate Hong Kong Research and Development capability using a mission-oriented approach to solve critical and relevant problems globally. The approach is unique as the research topics are identified based on current and future demand. Key issues and topics that require innovative solutions are first defined, and the consortium applies an interdisciplinary approach to tackle those issues. Once the specific research agenda is defined, the consortium has access to the world-wide talent pool of local Hong Kong universities, and MIT to initiate new & innovative research projects.

The mission of the research projects is to conduct a pre-competitive research which can lead to new capabilities and business opportunities rather than conducting a specific late stage applied research. This differs from a typical research since a typical research usually conceives the research area mainly based on the current capabilities or specific interest of a research team, and therefore there is often a gap between the research results and potential commercial use.

Goals Specifically, this alliance aims to achieve the following: