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GAPS AND DIFFICULTIES WITHIN THE

GERONTECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM

Figure a: Illustration of the Problems Faced by the Gerontechnology Ecosystem

Local R&D for Local R&D for Adaptation of Products Direct Import from
Domestic Market Other Economies from Other Economies Other Economies

Too few inputs
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Gaps Difficulties in Ecosystem Recommendation

Lack of collaboration

7. The funnelling system diagram above is used as an analogy to describe and
summarise the problems faced by the gerontechnology ecosystem. The
illustration on the left represents the current situation in Hong Kong while the
right corresponds to the ideal situation. This report is focused on investigating
the various gaps and difficulties within the present gerontechnology
ecosystem. Our objective is to raise public awareness and promote more
discussions in regards to this topic, and hopefully this would give rise to
recommendations for enhancing the system, and ultimately the situation
in Hong Kong can shift towards the ideal situation on the right.

6 Executive Summary