The Industrial R&D Institutes 2024 Ranking
| Rank | Institute (University) | Region | Key Achievement in 2024 |
| 1 | ITRI | Taiwan | Won 3 Edison Awards (1 Gold, 2 Silver) for semiconductor and AI energy tech. |
| 2 | ASTRI | Hong Kong | Record-breaking performance in Geneva (30+ medals), focused on 5G and Fintech. |
| 3 | NAMI (Hong Kong University of Science & Technology) | Hong Kong | Won the “Special Prize” in Geneva for sustainable battery and construction materials. |
| 4 | A*STAR | Singapore | High success rate in Edison Health-Tech categories and Geneva Advanced Manufacturing. |
| 5 | HKRITA | Hong Kong | Won major Geneva awards for “Green Machine” recycling and sustainable textiles. |
| 6 | Fraunhofer | Germany | Focused on “Hydrogen Economy” and “Cognitive Agriculture” industrial breakthroughs. |
| 7 | LSCM (The University of Hong Kong) | Hong Kong | Dominant in Geneva for AI-based robotics for the logistics and elderly care sectors. |
| 8 | VTT | Finland | Recognized for sustainable food tech and quantum computing hardware. |
| 9 | ETRI | S. Korea | Heavy hitter in Geneva for OLED and ultra-fast wireless communication patents. |
| 10 | APAS | Hong Kong | Swept Gold medals for EV charging infrastructure and autonomous driving safety. |
The Industrial R&D Institutes 2023 Ranking
| Rank | Institute (University) | Region | Key Achievement in 2023 |
| 1 | ITRI | Taiwan | A historic year: Won 1 Gold and 2 Silver Edison Awards, particularly in “Carbon Sequestration.” |
| 2 | A*STAR | Singapore | Extremely strong in Edison for Medical Diagnostics and Smart Factory solutions. |
| 3 | ASTRI | Hong Kong | Returned to Geneva with a high-volume “Smart City” portfolio, winning multiple Golds. |
| 4 | NAMI (Hong Kong University of Science & Technology) | Hong Kong | Won the “Grand Prix” or equivalent high-tier awards in Geneva for Nanotech. |
| 5 | Fraunhofer | Germany | Dominant in European industrial R&D, specifically in 3D printing for aerospace. |
| 6 | CEA | France | Ranked as the top patent filer in Europe; strong showing in Geneva for Energy tech. |
| 7 | KIST (University of Science and Technology Korea) | S. Korea | High-performance materials and robotics were their main winners in both platforms. |
| 8 | HKRITA | Hong Kong | Focused heavily on circular economy solutions for the global fashion industry. |
| 9 | TNO | Netherlands | Recognized for their work in semiconductor lithography and defense tech. |
| 10 | CSIRO | Australia | Strong showing in “Future Protein” and climate-resilient agriculture innovations. |