1. A Novel Bioactive and Degradable Magnesium Screw with Polymer Coating Developed for Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation (HK$1,119,910)
   Sponsors: Innovation and Technology Fund—Innovation and Technology Support Programme
   Principal investigator: Prof. Ling Qin (Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology)
2. Value of Hermetia Illucens (Black Soldier Fly) for Food Waste Conversion in Hong Kong (HK$499,500)
   Sponsors: Environment and Conservation Fund
   Principal investigator: Prof. Lee-man Chu (School of Life Sciences)
3. Endosonography-guided Gallbladder Drainage (EGBD) versus Percutaneous Cholecystostomy (PTC) in Patients Suffering from Acute Cholecystitis that are Unsuitable for Surgery. A Randomized Controlled Trial (US$52,455)
   Sponsors: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)—2014 Endoscopic Research Award
   Principal investigator: Prof. Anthony Yeun-bun Teoh (Department of Surgery)
4. Measuring Impact of Smoking and Cessation on Lung Cancer Mortality in Workers with Silicosis and Systematic Review (HK$436,037)
   Sponsors: Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board Research Fund
   Principal investigator: Prof. Shelly Lap-ah Tse (The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care)