HKUST Spin Off Startup Stellerus Recognized by Prestigious Award: "SpaceGPT" Wins Gold in the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, Leading the Remote Sensing Data Application Revolution

At the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva held in Switzerland, teams from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) achieved record-breaking results, clinching a total of 38 major awards across cutting-edge fields such as healthcare, artificial intelligence, data science, advanced manufacturing, new energy technology, and aerospace engineering. Among these outstanding achievements, HKUST’s spinoff startup Stellerus Technology Limited (hereinafter referred as “Stellerus”) distinguished itself with its innovative technology, “SpaceGPT: Vision Language Model (VLM) Empowered Remote Sensing Satellite Data Service Platform” winning the GOLD MEDAL in the event, and emerging as a key driving force behind the revolution in remote sensing data services.

StellerusTech Leads Innovation in Remote Sensing Data Technology

Relying on HKUST’s strong scientific research capabilities, the SpaceGPT platform launched by Stellerus presents a platform that utilizes a vision language model fine-tuned on a remote sensing imagery dataset to enable users to extract useful insights from remote sensing satellite data using natural language queries. The advantages of this platform are as follows: the Vision Language AI Model, fine-tuned for remote sensing satellite imagery, enables multi-modal queries via text; its zero-shot inference generalization on remote sensing satellite imagery ensures versatility across multiple tasks; and the integration of multiple satellite data sources into the web app increases both spatial and temporal coverage. This breakthrough achievement revolutionizes and democratizes the interaction with remote sensing applications, which enables everyone to access the needed insight derived from satellite imagery without the need of months or even years of learning prerequisites. SpaceGPT has not only significantly improved data processing efficiency, but also provided solid technical support for global digital transformation and smart city development.

Remarkable International Achievements and Their Far-Reaching Impact

This year’s invention exhibition attracted inventors, academic institutions, enterprises, and companies from approximately 35 countries and regions, with nearly 1,050 innovative inventions submitted—of which 299 came from Hong Kong—fully underscoring Hong Kong’s significant influence in the global technology innovation arena. As one of the dazzling stars , Stellerus won the gold award with its SpaceGPT platform, garnering unanimous recognition from expert judges and demonstrating its outstanding innovation strength in the intersection of remote sensing and artificial intelligence.

Furthermore, this GOLD MEDAL has not only boosted Stellerus brand visibility in the international market but also attracted more international partners and investment opportunities, further consolidating its leading position in the global technology competition. The remarkable achievements on the international stage have made StellerusTech a focal point of global tech media coverage and have expanded its network of collaborations with top research institutions and enterprises worldwide, providing strong support for future product commercialization and market expansion. This progress is set to drive continuous technological innovation, accelerate the company’s strategic growth in the global market, and create a virtuous cycle that ensures the enterprise continues to shine on the international stage.

Looking to the Future: Technology drives unlimited possibilities

Stellerus will continue to foster its research and development in the fields of artificial intelligence, data science, and remote sensing technology, further optimizing the SpaceGPT platform and integrate this interactive AI chatting capabilities with existing solutions, expanding its applications in environmental protection, natural disaster early warning, urban management, and other areas. With continuous technological advancements and the ongoing expansion of industrial applications, Stellerus is actively leading the technological revolution in global remote sensing data services, helping various sectors achieve digital transformation and creating a brighter future.