About APAS
Introduction and Mission
The Automotive Platforms and Application Systems R&D Centre (APAS) was established under the R&D Centre Programme of the Innovation and Technology Commission and is hosted by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC).
APAS will be fully integrated under HKPC on 1 April 2025. The Centre continues to undertake market-led R&D programmes spanning green transportation, smart mobility, and intelligent systems, as well as commercialises R&D results in collaboration with industry, universities and technology institutes to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong’s automotive and other transportation sectors in new energy and smart driving
Vision
To become a leading automotive platforms and application systems R&D centre in the region and assist Hong Kong’s foundation industries to enter into or expand in the automotive market. The 4 major focus areas of APAS’ technology roadmap are –
(a) Green Transportation;
(b) Smart Mobility;
(c) Intelligent Systemsy; and
(d)Emerging Applications.
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Mission
(a) Develop R&D competencies in selected core technical areas;
(b) Establish related networks in the Mainland and overseas;
(c) Collaborate with Mainland and overseas R&D partners;
(d) Promote R&D services and expand user base;
(e) Support HKSAR Government’s initiatives of smart city and new industrialisation.
Organisation Structure
Innovation and Technology Fund Research Projects Assessment Panel
Members:
Professor Eric Ka-wai CHENG
Dr Ringo Yiu-pui LEE
Mr Jim Zhuo-ming LIU
Dr Chee-pui LO
Dr Joe Ka-wah LO
Mr Alan Fai-chuen SUEN
Mr Kam-shing SZE
Mr Calvin Che-keung TAN
Ir Madison Wing-hong TANG
Ms Maggie Tsz-shan TSOI
Ex Officio Members:
Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology (R&D Centres), Innovation and Technology Commission
Science Advisor, Innovation and Technology Commission