i2Cool Announces Award to Co‑Founder and CEO Prof. Martin Zhu
On July 17, 2026, i2Cool Limited issued a press release from Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China, stating that its Co‑Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. Martin Zhu, has been honoured with the Young Entrepreneur Award at the 2025 Leader of the Year Awards. The awards programme, established in 1994 by Sing Tao News Corporation, is one of Hong Kong’s longest‑running leadership recognitions, celebrating individuals whose vision and innovation have advanced the region’s economic development, technological progress and social impact across sectors such as business, finance, innovation, education, healthcare, culture and public service.
The award presentation ceremony was officiated by The Hon. John Lee Ka‑chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and was attended by representatives from government, industry, academia and the wider community. Prof. Martin Zhu was specifically recognised for his leadership in advancing the commercialisation of climate technologies and for translating scientific research into practical solutions that address the growing challenges of climate change and extreme heat.
Founded in Hong Kong, i2Cool is a climate‑technology company that pioneers electricity‑free cooling solutions based on passive radiative cooling. The proprietary technology, originating from research at the City University of Hong Kong, reflects solar radiation while efficiently emitting heat through the atmospheric window, enabling continuous cooling without electricity consumption. Since its inception, i2Cool has progressed from laboratory research to large‑scale commercial applications across multiple industries, including buildings, transportation, industrial facilities, energy infrastructure and textiles. Its solutions help customers reduce cooling‑energy consumption, improve thermal management and advance sustainability goals.
The award highlights i2Cool’s leadership in climate innovation at a time when global demand for sustainable cooling technologies is expanding. Looking ahead, i2Cool announced that it will continue investing in research, product development and global partnerships to accelerate the deployment of its electricity‑free cooling technologies and contribute to a more sustainable, low‑carbon future.
About i2Cool
i2Cool is a Hong Kong‑based climate‑technology company pioneering electricity‑free cooling solutions inspired by passive radiative cooling. Its proprietary technologies are designed for applications in buildings, transportation, industrial infrastructure and textiles, helping reduce heat gain and cooling‑energy demand without consuming electricity. Through continuous innovation, i2Cool is committed to delivering scalable thermal‑management solutions that support climate resilience and sustainable development worldwide.
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