The Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received a donation from GPTX Investment Management Limited (GPTX簡坤投資), a leading Hong Kong-based digital investment firm, in support of student entrepreneurship and innovation. This donation underscores a shared commitment to fostering academic excellence and cultivating the next generation of innovators.

A donation agreement signing ceremony was held on the HKUST campus yesterday, attended by HKUST senior leadership including Prof. Charles NG Wang-Wai, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, and Dr. Kitty YAM, Special Assistant to the President & Associate Vice-President (Development and Alumni). Also present were Prof. ZHANG Qian, Head of Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD), along with senior leaders from GPTX簡坤投資, including Ms. Ophelia GAO, Chief Executive Officer; and Mr. Ken NG, Chief Investment Officer. The ceremony was also joined by guests from GPTX 簡坤投資, Mr. MA Wai-Kiu, Vice President of HK Guangxi Community Organisations, Mr. ZHANG Kun, Deputy General Manager of Fortera Capital, and Mr. HAN Song, Founder of Shenzhen Principal Education and ESG Sector Advisor of GPTX簡坤投資, as well as faculty members and student representatives from ISD.

Prof. Ng expressed gratitude for GPTX簡坤投資's staunch support, stating, “We are truly honored to receive a generous donation from GPTX. The gift will be used to establish a scholarship and an enrichment grant at ISD, empowering students’ entrepreneurship and innovation. This meaningful contribution not only encourages students to pursue their dreams with courage and creativity, but also inspires them to transform ideas into tangible forces that advance society.”

Ms. Gao stated, “As an asset manager licensed by HKSFC, we are ‘scout’ and ‘pioneer’ in the AI field, as well as strategic partners of HKGAI (Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center). We believe the power in tech, partnering with ISD to blend innovation with practicality. HKUST is renowned as the ‘MIT in Asia’, and our HK$3 million donation aims to empower more aspiring students. This funding will be channeled into two key areas: launching scholarship schemes to nurture exceptional problem-solvers, and facilitating global exposure programs to propel students onto the world stage, fostering broader perspectives and deeper insights. To ISD students: dare to innovate, embrace failure, and remember, true entrepreneurship means empathizing with and shaping the world through technology.”

Prof. Zhang said, “This donation supports ISD’s mission to nurture a new generation of technologists and innovators. By integrating a human-centered mindset with technical ability, entrepreneurial spirit, and system thinking, we provide an interdisciplinary and experiential learning environment that prepares students to address real-world challenges and create positive societal impact.”

The HK$3 million donation will fund the establishment of the “GPTX Entrepreneur Scholarship (簡坤投資創業獎學金)” and “GPTX Student Enrichment Grant (簡坤投資學生創新學習計劃)” for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in ISD. These initiatives will be offered over three academic years, from 2026/27 to 2028/29, to provide sustained support for student-led innovation and experiential learning.

About HKUST Division of Integrative Systems and Design

The Division of Integrative Systems and Design (ISD) is an academic division within the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Established in 2017, ISD aims to nurture a new generation of technology innovators with a new mode of education, and to produce top-notch research outputs to address the rising multi-faceted challenges. By integrating a transdisciplinary vision, a human-centered mindset, technical ability, and design thinking into its unique pedagogy, ISD provides a platform for students to fully unleash their potential and contribute to society.

The interdisciplinary background of ISD faculty drives collaborations across academic fields and bridges research outcomes with industry to create societal impact. Building on its current research foundation, ISD aims to delve deeper into focused areas such as SustainableTech, HealthTech, MarineTech, and DesignTech.

About GPTX Investment Management Limited

GPTX Investment Management Limited (「GPTX簡坤投資」) was incorporated in Hong Kong on November 24, 2022, with a registered paid-up capital of HK$100 million. It has obtained uplifted licenses for Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 4 (advising on securities), and Type 9 (asset management) from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (「SFC」) to engage in corresponding regulated activities (CE No.: BTV456).

Guided by the unwavering mission to create sustainable value for investors, GPTX簡坤投資 is committed to becoming a global leading digital investment pioneer. Through a diversified product matrix, it delivers tailored investment opportunities that meet clients’ evolving needs. Its products comprise two major categories: public funds and private funds. Geographically, the offerings cover Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, and the British Virgin Islands. Leveraging a range of strategies, including fixed income, fixed income plus, multi-assets, equity, digital assets, and private equity, it provides risk-balanced, forward-looking solutions that balance short-term stability with long-term strategic growth.