The world’s first international hub for vision science, a research collaboration between the University of Waterloo and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), has had its funding extended through to 2030.
The mission of the InnoHK Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR) is to generate technologies that prevent, detect, treat and mitigate vision loss. Its goal is not only to conduct world-leading vision science research but also to explore opportunities for translating innovations into practical solutions that enhance eye health.
“CEVR has already come a long way in advancing its projects and bringing them to market. We have launched companies, won innovation awards and secured early customers. This new funding will allow our companies and technologies to mature and for our research to be brought into use in clinics, at companies and perhaps in patients’ homes," said Dr. Ben Thompson, CEVR's CEO.
