Nurturing Innovative Solutions through Incubation Partnership

APICEM Technology Services Company Limited (“ATS”) developed a solution specifically addressing the concentration of viruses and bacteria in the back- of-house areas of buildings, such as utility and trash rooms, which critically require effective air filtering systems. Building on its achievements in Cohort 1, ATS refined its system by reducing its size to suit commercial premises. Furthermore, the team discovered that this system could also eliminate nitrogen dioxide, a harmful compound emitted by vehicles and cigarettes. With this upgrade, ATS planned to test the new, 65-cm tall device in a water pump room at Two Chinachem Central during Cohort 2. This innovation has the potential to be a game- changer for property management companies, offering a durable solution for sterilising these essential areas.

Dayta AI specialises in people flow analysis. It uses artificial intelligence to analyse customer characteristics and behaviours by capturing and analysing CCTV images in shopping malls. This technology helps clients improve their marketing strategies by providing insights into their Customer and demographics. Central Market’s management teams have used this technology to gain deeper insights into their customers and create more personalised and attentive visitor experiences based on real data.

i2Cool invented a passive radiative cooling paint patented in Hong Kong that can achieve an electricity-free and refrigerant-free self-cooling effect. By applying this paint on the roof or external walls of buildings, the indoor air temperature can be decreased, saving the energy usage of air- conditioning systems and reducing carbon emission and so forth to cut down both running and installation costs of cooling equipment and reduce the amount of maintenance needed. i2Cool conducted a comprehensive performance test of its innovative cooling paint, iPaint, on the rooftop of One Chinachem Central. This marked only the second occasion for i2Cool to evaluate iPaint’s effectiveness during winter the first field test took place at Central Market in early 2022 as part of Cohort 1. Since that initial trial, i2Cool has advanced to the second generation of iPaint, following CCG’s recommendation to broaden the product’s colour palette. This development included a transparent coating suitable for windows and rooftops, as well as paints in various colours. As a non-invasive and highly efficient solution, iPaint again promised to assist property management companies in achieving their targets for reducing energy consumption.

Novelte Robotics’s Heritage corner guiding robot provided a futuristic and interactive experience for visitors keen on learning about the site. This fully automated robot enhanced the area’s appeal with its personalised service, simultaneously reducing staff workload. It also enriched the customer experience at Central Market, offering a unique heritage tour that added a distinctive element to their visit.

NXT Smart Technology (Hong Kong) Company Limited (“NXT”) has showcased the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced sensing technology in the future of facility management by developing Ambient 16. This AI-driven system is capable of monitoring 16 types of real-time data, including temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels, light, motion, vibration and sound. Based on the big data, the management team can be alerted when there are any deviations to the curve, such as unexpected traffic flow or abnormal usage. They can then devise a unified management approach across the entire property portfolio. These sensors are set to be installed in the toilets of NINA MALL and the shopping area of Papillon Square.