i2Cool, a technology-based start-up incubated by the CityU HK Tech 300 programme, aims to promote novel, energy-free, environmentally friendly passive radiative cooling paint (patented in Hong Kong) for energy-saving and decarbonisation to achieve net-zero buildings. The self-developed, high-performance paint features an edge in solar reflection and thermal emissions, resulting in a significant sub-ambient cooling effect, without the need for electricity or ozone-depleting refrigerants. We will collaborate with different parties and organisations in the building, energy and paint industries to effectively demonstrate and promote our paint products. We will offer continuous product and business upgrades to maintain our technical competence and business sustainability. The ultimate goal of i2Cool is to have a remarkable environmental and social impact, mitigate the energy shortage and climate change problems, and facilitate the overall sustainable development and economic growth of China, while achieving carbon neutrality.
Dr Tso Chi-yan (Assistant Professor, School of Energy and Environment, CityU)
Dr Lee Hau-him (Postdoc, School of Energy and Environment, CityU)
Mr Zhu Yihao (PhD student, School of Energy and Environment, CityU)
Mr Lin Kaixin (PhD student, School of Energy and Environment, CityU)
Miss Du Yuwei (PhD student, School of Energy and Environment, CityU)
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- CityU HK Tech 300 Angel Fund (2021)
- CityU HK Tech 300 Seed Fund (2021)
- HKSTP IDEATION Programme (2021)
- Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury, Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED) 2021
- Gold Medal, the 7th China International College Students’ “Internet+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, 2021
- Champion (Hong Kong Chapter), & 1st Runner-up (Global), 2021 “Maker in China” SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest
- Environmental Paper Award 2021, HKIE Environmental Division
- Second Prize of Entrepreneurship Proposal Category, The 7th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, 2021
- 1st Runner-up of Postgraduate Section, Young Professionals Exhibition & Competition (YPEC) 2021
- 第8届”金灣杯” “創青春”粵港澳大灣區青年創新創業大賽2021商工組初創類 三等獎
- Start-up Award Winner of Idea Stage, Climate Action Recognition Scheme (CARS) 2020-21