HKU-incubated AilsynBio signs collaboration agreement with Dong-E E-Jiao
AilsynBio, a drug discovery startup incubated from The University of Hong Kong (HKU), announced an innovative project cooperation agreement with Dong-E-E-Jiao Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China Resources Pharmaceutical Group. This partnership aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine technologies to empower biopharmaceutical innovation.
The signing ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Science Park, bringing together representatives from industry, academia, and research sectors. Witnessed by Dr Bo Chen, Chief Scientist of China Resources Pharmaceutical Group; Mr Eric Or, Chief Ecosystem Development Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP); and Mr Pierre Wang, Managing Director of HKU Versitech Limited, the collaboration highlights a milestone in the transformation of scientific research achievements.
According to the agreement, the two parties will focus on three key collaborative directions:
- Advancing AI-driven innovation: Leveraging AilsynBio's AI drug discovery platform to accelerate biopharmaceutical R&D processes.
- Launching specialised research: Engaging in in-depth cooperation on the "Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)" research project.
- Promoting cross-border fusion: Exploring the integration of biotechnology, AI, and traditional medicine to jointly create a new paradigm for the health industry.
Dr Bo Chen, Chief Scientific Officer of China Resources Pharmaceutical, noted: "This collaboration with Dong-E-E-Jiao and AilsynBio is a key initiative for China Resources Pharmaceutical in advancing the modernisation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It represents a deep integration of industry, academia, and research in the field of 'AI + TCM' between Mainland China and Hong Kong. We look forward to leveraging scientific research and industrial resources from both regions to overcome the challenges of TCM's mechanisms of action and to pave an innovative path for TCM to evolve from empirical medicine to evidence-based medicine."
Mr Liang Zheng, Vice President of Dong-E-E-Jiao, stated: "As a core strategic product for Dong-E-E-Jiao, deepening the scientific value of Compound E-Jiao Syrup is crucial for our brand upgrade. This cooperation will strengthen the scientific foundation of our products in the field of women's health, helping Dong-E-E-Jiao accelerate into a new stage of 'reshaping TCM wisdom through technological innovation.'"
Mr Pierre Wang, Managing Director of HKU Versitech, said: "HKU Versitech is honoured to witness this project cooperation between HKU spin-off AilsynBio Ltd. and China Resources Pharmaceutical subsidiary Dong-E E-Jiao, a partnership that exemplifies the successful translation of Hong Kong's top-tier academic research into high-impact industrial applications. This cooperation will continue to serve as a vital catalyst for the company's rapid international growth and its mission to scale cutting-edge biotechnology globally."
AilsynBio stated that this cooperation is not only a combination of cutting-edge technology and traditional medicine, but also a strategic layout for future healthcare innovation. By leveraging AI technology, the partnership aims to infuse technological vitality into traditional medicine, benefiting more patients.
About China Resources Pharmaceutical
China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Limited (Stock code: 03320.HK) stands as a premier, integrated pharmaceutical enterprise in China. Our comprehensive operations span the entire value chain, from R&D and manufacturing to distribution and retail. We host a robust portfolio of listed subsidiaries and maintain advanced innovation platforms dedicated to both chemical and biological pharmaceuticals.Our diverse products including chemical drugs, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), biologics, health supplements, and medical devices, addressing a vast spectrum of therapeutic areas. We are the proud custodian of iconic brands such as "999", "Dong-E-E-Jiao", and "Jiangzhong". Guided by our mission to "Safeguard Human Health and Enhance Quality of Life," we are dedicated to evolving into a trusted, innovation-driven leader in pharmaceutical and healthcare sector.
About Dong-E E-Jiao
Dong-E E-Jiao Co., Ltd. (000423.SZ) is an enterprise engaged in the production and operation of E-Jiao and related products. As a subsidiary of state-owned China Resources Group, it is primarily involved in the R&D, production, and sales of E-Jiao and related Chinese patent medicines, health foods, and food products. The company, formerly known as Shandong Dong-E E-Jiao Factory, was established in 1952, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 1996, and joined China Resources Group in 2005. The company houses the National Gelatin Traditional Chinese Medicine Engineering Technology Research Center and a postdoctoral research workstation. It is recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise, a National Innovative Enterprise, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage Heritage Enterprise, and a National Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Publicity and Education Base. Its products are sold not only in the domestic market but also in over 10 countries and regions, including Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
About AilsynBio
AilsynBio is an AI-native biotechnology company dedicated to the rational design of differentiated therapeutics. By combining artificial intelligence, physics-based modeling, and deep medicinal chemistry expertise, the company delivers end-to-end drug discovery solutions spanning novel target identification, mechanism-of-action elucidation, and lead design and optimization. Validated through collaborations with multiple top-tier pharmaceutical companies, AilsynBio's technology offers industry-leading predictive accuracy and enables the delivery of IND-ready candidate molecules with greater efficiency, higher success rates, and a fraction of the time and cost required by conventional approaches.
