The YIRA recognizes young PolyU researchers under the age of 35 who have demonstrated novelty, contributed to technology advancement, and propelled transformational innovation into solutions for addressing problems in society with a vision for a positive change to the future. The assessment panel, composed of Prof. Christopher Chao (VPRI), Christina Wong (DoRI), and various Faculty Deans, reviewed numerous outstanding submissions across 14 departments and selected 6 YIRA awardees this year. Each YIRA awardee will receive research funding support of HK$500,000 and a personal cash prize of HK$20,000 as recognition for their research novelty and impact.