- SJM co-hosted the “SJM Technological Innovation Industry-Academia-Research Reverse Business Matching
- Over 120 representatives from enterprises and higher education institutions engaged to create new opportunities.
SJM Resorts, S.A., in collaboration with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) and the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), co-hosted the “SJM Technological Innovation Industry-Academia-Research Reverse Business Matching Session,” with the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre serving as the implementer.
The session brought together Macau technology enterprises certified under the “Technology Enterprise Certification Programme,” tech companies from Macau and Hengqin, and higher education institutions to explore opportunities for collaborative innovation among industry, academia and research. The initiative supports the Macao SAR Government’s “1+4” economic diversification strategy.
Adopting a “demand-driven” approach, the session established an efficient platform connecting the integrated tourism and leisure industry with enterprises, academia and research institutions. By aligning real industry needs with innovation capabilities, it aimed to accelerate the commercialization and practical application of research, injecting fresh momentum into the industry. The event attracted more than 120 representatives from enterprises and higher education institutions.
Daisy Ho, Managing Director of SJM, noted that the initiative is intended to serve as a leading example for the industry, encouraging more integrated tourism and leisure enterprises and large organizations to open up application scenarios and embed technological innovation into their operations. This will help establish “tourism + technology” as a key pathway for Macau’s economic diversification.
She added that by connecting certified tech enterprises, tech companies from Macau and Hengqin and higher education institutions, the initiative facilitates the flow of innovation resources and supports talent development. Anchoring research in real-world needs will help accelerate the commercialisation of research and drive industry upgrading, she explained.
