To be first, to be best, to go where no one has gone before. This is the research mission of HKUST. Our researchers have pioneered new frontiers and made world-class breakthroughs in basic research in many fields. The University has led other Hong Kong academic institutions in competitive research funding, while HKUST faculty are top-placed internationally in individual productivity, and publish regularly in the most prestigious journals. Our applied research shows how such discoveries can be utilized and transferred to the marketplace, putting new knowledge to work for the benefit of society through technology transfer. The originality and commercial potential of R&D at HKUST has brought swift international recognition through patents, and provided new insights and solutions to business, industry, and the community. Future developments are on the agenda today at HKUST.