IPP focuses on policy research that has significant potential impact on social, economic and environmental wellbeing. Leveraging on the university’s strengths in science, business, engineering and social science, IPP aims to promote interdisciplinary policy research as a means to tackle key policy challenges confronting Hong Kong, the mainland, and the region, such as ageing, environmental degradation, and social inequalities. We will pay particular attention to the impact of scientific developments and technological innovations on policy development, as well as opportunities to advance policy discourse through evidenced-based approaches to policy-making.