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NerOcean participted HK Tech 300 Pitching Arena NerOcean Limited is proud to announce our participation in the “HK Tech 300 Pitching Arena” event organized by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and part of InvestHK’s StartmeupHK Festival. The event brought together ten start-up companies to compete for the “My Favourite Start-up” award, providing a platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative business ideas and compete for seed funding, mentorship, and other support. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase our innovative sensor technology for sustainable water quality monitoring and management. Our team presented our vision for the aquaculture industry and how our technology can make a significant impact on the protection and preservation of Hong Kong’s natural resources. We would like to thank CityU and InvestHK for organizing this fantastic event and providing a platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their talents. We also want to thank our team at NerOcean for their hard work and dedication to developing our innovative technology. We believe that events like the “HK Tech 300 Pitching Arena” play a crucial role in supporting and nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. We will continue to work closely with the start-up ecosystem in Hong Kong and contribute to the growth and development of the industry. CityU media

NerOcean conducted the 1st Field Test with AFCD NerOcean Limited is proud to announce the successful completion of the first field test of our innovative sensor technology for sustainable water quality monitoring and management. The test was conducted on the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department’s (AFCD) water quality monitoring site located at Ma Nam Wat aquaculture zone. This field test marks a significant step forward in our mission to develop innovative solutions for sustainable water quality monitoring and management. The data collected by the sensor will be used to monitor water quality, detect any potential issues, and inform decision-making processes to protect and preserve Hong Kong’s natural resources. During the field test, AFCD’s staff demonstrated their expertise in water quality monitoring and management by cleaning their water quality probe and explaining their work to our team. We were impressed by their professionalism and their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of water quality for the aquaculture industry. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the AFCD and contribute to the protection and preservation of Hong Kong’s natural resources. This field test marks a significant step forward in our mission to develop innovative solutions for sustainable water quality monitoring and management. We would like to thank our team of experts, who have worked tirelessly to develop and optimize our sensor technology, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the AFCD and other stakeholders to ensure the long-term sustainability of our water resources.

NerOcean Limited wins Silver Medal at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva We are thrilled to announce that NerOcean Limited has won a Silver Medal at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland. This prestigious event showcases innovations and inventions from all over the world, and we are honored to have been recognized for our work in developing cost-effective solutions for water quality monitoring and management. Our winning project, “A new generation of dissolved oxygen sensor using replaceable photo-sensing film,” is a novel device that detects and keeps a permanent record of the dissolved oxygen (DO) level in a medium using replaceable photo-sensing film. This device is unaffected by biofouling, providing a cost-effective method of DO monitoring over large water bodies. We are proud of our team of inventors, including Prof. Rudolf WU Shiu Sun, Dr. Vincent KO Chi Chiu, Dr. Ron NG Chi On, Prof. Roy VELLAISAMY, and Dr. Jill CHIU Man Ying, whose hard work and innovative thinking led to this exciting achievement. Their solution can potentially revolutionize water quality monitoring and management and improve the sustainability of the aquaculture industry. At NerOcean, we are committed to promoting sustainable development and finding solutions to the challenges facing the aquaculture industry. This recognition is a testament to our dedication to driving positive change in the industry and developing innovative solutions to help protect our oceans and water resources. winning the Silver Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva is a significant milestone for our company, and we are excited about the potential impact of our dissolved oxygen sensors in the industry. We look forward to continuing to develop innovative solutions that promote sustainability and enhance food safety and security. Congratulations to NerOcean Limited and the team of inventors on this impressive achievement! EdUHK media

NerOcean was awarded EdUHK EASE Fund 2022-23 Great news for NerOcean Limited! On March 4, 2022, the company was awarded the EdUHK EASE Fund of HK$150K. This award is a testament to the innovative sensor technology that NerOcean has developed for sustainable water quality monitoring and management. The EASE Fund is a great initiative that promotes an innovative and entrepreneurial culture, providing seed funding to the EdUHK community to nurture entrepreneurship as a means of transferring knowledge for the betterment of society. We are grateful for this opportunity and believe that the EASE Fund is an excellent initiative that supports young entrepreneurs in the EdUHK community. We look forward to using this funding to further develop our sensor technology and make a positive impact on society. The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) held the ‘Online Final Pitching of the Education and Social Entrepreneurs Fund (EASE Fund)’ event on March 4, 2022, awarding 12 winning start-up teams a total of HK$7.2 million in seed funding. The EASE Fund, established in 2018, promotes an innovative and entrepreneurial culture, providing seed funding to the EdUHK community to nurture entrepreneurship for societal betterment. This year, the program received matching funds from the Youth Development Fund to further support EdUHK staff, students, and alumni interested in starting a business in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), offering workshops, tips, and an online-to-offline platform for start-up team matching. EdUHK media 4 Mar 2022

Broadcasted by HK Commercial Radio: 人民大道中 Interview hosted by Mr. WONG Wing. Guest: Dr. Laura LO (Associate Vice-President at CityU, incharge of CityU HK Tech 300. Dr. Ron NG (CEO at NerOcean Limited) Dr. Laura Lo shares HK Tech 300 programme, a large-scale flagship innovation and entrepreneurship programme founded by CityU. The programme provides educational and growth opportunities for CityU students, alumni, research staff, and other aspiring entrepreneurs to launch their start-ups and ignite their entrepreneurship journey.  Dr. Ron Ng talks about NerOcean’s cutting-edge sensor technology, which measures the oxygen level in water and aims to develop big data on the ocean. The team’s innovative sensor technology reduces the maintenance cost of long-term water quality monitoring. Dr. Ng also shares his experience with entrepreneurship and the help and support offered by CityU HK Tech 300. From HK Commercial Radio: 人民大道中 31 Aug 2021 19:00-19:30

Broadcasted by HK Open TV: 聲東擊西 Program: 聲東擊西 EP288  Date: 22 Aug 2021 Host: Mr. WONG Wing Guest: Dr. Laura LO (Associate Vice-President at CityU) Dr. Ron NG (CEO at NerOcean Limited) NerOcean Limited is a sensor company that provides a cost-effective solution for sustainable water quality monitoring and management. Dr. Laura Lo shares her expertise on HK Tech 300, a large-scale flagship innovation and entrepreneurship program founded by CityU. The program aims to create 300 start-ups in three years, providing educational and growth opportunities for CityU students, alumni, research staff, and other aspiring entrepreneurs to launch their start-ups and ignite their entrepreneurship journey. Dr. Ron Ng, on the other hand, talks about NerOcean’s cutting-edge sensor technology, which measures the oxygen level in water and aims to develop big data on the ocean. The team’s innovative sensor technology reduces the maintenance cost of long-term water quality monitoring. Dr. Ng also shares his experience with entrepreneurship and the help and support offered by CityU HK Tech 300. Excerpt from HK Open TV: 聲東擊西

CityU HK Tech 300 Seed Fund Presentation Ceremony NerOcean Limited was awarded a Seed Fund of HK$100K by CityU HK Tech 300. This program provides comprehensive support to CityU students, alumni, and young people who aspire to start their own businesses. With the goal of establishing 300 start-ups championed by CityU students in three years, “HK Tech 300” is the first-class university-based entrepreneurship program in Asia in terms of scale and investment.  NerOcean Limited is proud to be a part of this program and believes it provides fantastic opportunities for young entrepreneurs to turn their innovative ideas into successful start-ups. CityU media Asia Research News