Representing iRoad at the 2023 “Empowering Qingdao” Innovation Roadshow
I represented iRoad at the “Empowering Qingdao” Innovation Competition — Hong Kong & Macau Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Project Roadshow and Matchmaking Event** (2026「工赋青岛」创新赛·港澳创新创业人才项目路演对接活动), held in Qingdao, China. The event was organised by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) in collaboration with the CityU Qingdao Research Institute, local Qingdao government departments, and industrial investment partners, as part of CityU’s flagship HK Tech 300 entrepreneurship programme.
iRoad was among eight high-quality HK Tech 300 projects selected to participate in the roadshow, which aimed to connect Hong Kong and Macau innovation teams with Qingdao’s industrial ecosystem—supporting the transformation of research outcomes, cross-regional collaboration, and the landing of high-tech ventures in the region. The programme focused on themes including industrial internet and digital transformation, with structured project presentations followed by investor and industry matchmaking sessions.
| Project | iRoad — Intelligent Road Inspection and Digital Management & Maintenance System (iRoad — 智慧道路检测及数字化管养系统) |
| Core member | Yu Qiqin (余其秦) |
| Affiliation | City University of Hong Kong |
| Field | Smart Transportation (智慧交通) |
At the event, I introduced how iRoad leverages AI and mobile sensing to inspect road assets and support digital, data-driven road maintenance—positioning the project within Qingdao’s push for smarter urban management.
- Project profile: CityU HK Tech 300 — iRoad
- Event recap (CityU Qingdao Research Institute): WeChat article
Photos from the roadshow
