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NEWSLETTER

May 2026

 
 
 
 

ASTRI and NAMI Complete Strategic Merger

 

 

Leading Innovation • Breaking Boundaries 

April 2026 marks a historical moment for Hong Kong's innovation landscape – the birth of Hong Kong's largest government-funded R&D centre as ASTRI and NAMI officially come together on 1 April 2026. 

This merger brings around 800 research professionals under one roof, combining expertise in diverse technologies and advanced materials science. It's a milestone that positions us to accelerate innovation and make a real difference. 

With our enhanced capabilities, we're ready to turn lab innovations into market solutions faster, and leverage Hong Kong's unique position as a super-connector to bring homegrown technologies to the world stage.  

 


Learn more about the merger
 

 
 

TECH ECOSYSTEM

 

ASTRI Showcases Smart Technologies for Healthcare, Food, Living and Mobility at InnoEX 2026

 
ASTRI’s booth showcases 40 market-ready innovations across four key areas: Healthcare, Food Technology, Smart Living, and Mobility Technology. Highlights include advancements in construction and property management technology, artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy technology, electronics and batteries, green materials, nanotechnology and sustainability-led innovations. Learn more.
 
ASTRI has developed a comprehensive fall prevention solution for the elderly, combining behavioural prediction, alert systems, and protective materials to enhance safety. Leveraging behavioural sensing analytics and pressure detection technology, the system effectively predicts the likelihood of falls and issues early warnings. Learn more.
 

ASTRI and HKT signed an MoU to establish a Joint Research and Development Laboratory

 

ASTRI and HKT signed an MoU today to establish a Joint Research and Development Laboratory (the HKT- ASTRI Joint R&D Lab) at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) in the Lok Ma Chau Loop. 

This collaboration brings together HKT’s strengths in fiber and mobile network and system integration capabilities with ASTRI’s expertise in research and innovation to co-develop solutions in areas such as AI, 5G/6G mobile technologies, Low Earth Orbit satellite technology, low-altitude economy solutions, cybersecurity and the Internet of Things. Learn more.

 

 
 

WHAT'S NEW

 
 

ASTRI Tops Hong Kong Organisations with 5 Awards at the 2026 Edison Awards

 

ASTRI wins two golds and three silvers at the 2026 Edison Awards. The Edison Awards globally recognise the most innovative products and technology leaders. We are incredibly proud to announce that five of our technologies are awarded at this prestigious event! Click here to have a  quick look at our award-winning tech designed for real-world impact.
 

ASTRI Triumps at Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions

 

 

ASTRI wins 10 awards at Geneva! We are proud to celebrate ASTRI’s outstanding achievement with five Gold and five Bronze Medals at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, where our R&D teams received international recognition for technology breakthroughs spanning energy, smart production, construction, education and healthcare. Learn more.
 
 

TECH SHOWCASES

 
 

ASTRI Develops Advanced Repair Mortar Materials to Address Hong Kong’s Ageing Building Challenges

 

ASTRI’s repair mortar materials were recently featured in the April issue of Hong Kong Engineer, highlighting solutions to Hong Kong’s ageing building challenges. As many of the city’s older developments continue to age, issues such as concrete spalling and steel corrosion are becoming increasingly prevalent, posing serious safety risks. To address these challenges, ASTRI’s Class 25 repair mortar is specifically engineered for the rehabilitation of spalled concrete and corroded steel reinforcement bars. 

Under the Yau Tsim Mong Scheme of Remedying Exposure of Reinforcement through Technology, this solution has been used to repair severely deteriorated ceilings and slabs, supporting ten families in resolving urgent structural hazards in their homes. Click here to read the article published in Hong Kong Engineer.

 

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