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CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) joins hands with SmartCare Technology Co. Limited (SmartCare), a Healthtech innovator nurtured by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to announce a significant partnership aimed at advancing healthcare delivery through innovative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony marks a strategic commitment to co-develop AI technology solutions for healthcare settings.

This collaboration will harness SmartCare’s expertise in healthcare AI technology and CUHKMC’s commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services. The partnership aims to implement advanced AI technology to enhance clinical workflows, improve patient care, and streamline operational efficiency within CUHKMC’s facilities.

Under the MoU, SmartCare, a startup born from HKUST’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, will provide its cutting-edge AI technology solutions, including a patient-centred consultation platform, while CUHKMC will facilitate access to its AI Lab for the development and integration of these solutions. The collaboration is set to pave the way for the deployment of innovative tools that will transform patient experience and improve healthcare outcomes.

Dr. Hong FUNG, Chief Executive Officer of CUHK Medical Centre, said, “The partnership with SmartCare represents our determination to embracing technology that enhances patient care. By integrating AI into our clinical practices, we aim to enhance clinical efficiency, and provide a more personalised and efficient healthcare experience for our patients.”

Dr. Justin CHENG, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of SmartCare, added, “We are excited to collaborate with CUHKMC to revolutionise healthcare delivery. Our AI-powered solutions are designed to optimise clinical workflows, allowing healthcare providers to focus on what matters most—patient care. Together, we are setting a new standard for innovation in the healthcare sector.”

The MoU sets the foundation for further discussions and negotiations on the specifics of the collaboration. Both parties are dedicated to working together in good faith to achieve shared goals that prioritise patient well-being and clinical excellence.