Being the Collaborative Partners

Invitation to Collaborate: Partner with BDIC

At the Big Data Intelligence Centre (BDIC) under the School of Decision Sciences, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK), we believe that the most groundbreaking innovations happen at the intersection of academic excellence and industry expertise. We cordially invite forward-thinking enterprises, government bodies, non-profits, and research institutions to join us as Collaborative Partners.

Together, we can co-create solutions, accelerate technological advancements in AI and analytics, and nurture the next generation of industry leaders.

Why Partner with BDIC at HSUHK?

Collaborating with the Big Data Intelligence Centre (BDIC) opens up diverse avenues for growth, innovation, and social impact. As a core research hub of the HSUHK School of Decision Sciences, BDIC is dedicated to undertaking high-quality applied research in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Business Analytics.

Our partners enjoy access to a robust ecosystem designed to translate conceptual research into impactful, real-world solutions:

  • Applied R&D & Co-Innovation: Collaborate with our expert researchers and computer scientists on cutting-edge systems and algorithms. Work on pioneering projects in areas like foundational AI models, natural language processing (NLP), edge intelligence (IoT), and smart systems.

  • Award-Winning Expertise: Partner with a centre recognized for world-class innovation—such as our recent Silver Award at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for AI and Metaverse-based retail integration.

  • Top-Tier Talent Pipeline: Gain early access to high-caliber students and graduates from HSUHK’s School of Decision Sciences (including programmes like the Doctor of Decision Analytics and Data Science & AI majors) through joint capstone projects, internships, and recruitment.

  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Leverage our advanced research laboratories, including the Virtual Reality and Big Data Analytics Laboratory and the Decision Sciences Technology Laboratory, to solve complex business bottlenecks.

  • Brand & Knowledge Exchange: Elevate your organization’s profile through joint research grants, co-branded industrial events, and customized technical sharing sessions.

Areas of Collaboration

We offer flexible and mutually beneficial frameworks for cooperation, tailored to your organization’s objectives:

1. Joint Research & Development

Collaborate on pioneering applied research projects, co-apply for public/private research grants (such as the Innovation and Technology Fund), and pioneer next-generation analytics technologies.

2. Talent Development & Internships

Nurture emerging talent by offering student internships, hosting industrial capstone projects, or delivering guest lectures to our decision analytics and data science students.

3. Seminars, Workshops & Training

Co-organize technical seminars, academic conferences, or professional training workshops to disseminate big data related knowledge to academics, practitioners, and government units in Hong Kong.

4. Technology Consultation & Solutions

Leverage our technical expertise, advanced computational models, and diagnostic tools to address specific industrial bottlenecks in logistics, e-commerce, and business decision-making.