On June 26, 2025, i2Cool marked its 3rd Anniversary with a flagship launch event and the “GreenTech Future Cities Forum” at the Qianhai International Conference Center. Under the theme “Into the Coolverse”, the event unveiled a series of core technology milestones, new product lines, and ecosystem collaboration plans. The ceremony also celebrated the inauguration of i2Cool’s new Qianhai office at the Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, signaling a new phase of cross-border synergy and technology industrialization.
The event welcomed nearly 500 guests from academia, tech, industry, and investment sectors, who gathered to explore the frontiers and ecosystem of green technology. The launch received strong support from Qianhai authorities, with attending stakeholders recognizing i2Cool’s contributions to Hong Kong–Shenzhen collaboration and the advancement of sustainable cooling technologies.
Founded by professors and young scientists from the City University of Hong Kong’s School of Energy and Environment, i2Cool specializes in electricity-free cooling materials. The company has transformed breakthrough Science journal research into scalable applications, and adopted a "R&D in Hong Kong + Industrialization in Shenzhen" model. Its diversified product portfolio—ranging from coatings and films to membranes and textiles, has achieved over 400,000 square meters of real-world deployment across buildings and industrial facilities.
One of the key announcements was the launch of i2Cool’s first-ever powder coating based on passive radiative cooling principles—a groundbreaking industry debut. Designed for use in powder spraying processes at building material factories, the product enables front-end integration of cooling technology during material production. Unlike traditional liquid coatings, this powder formulation streamlines the application process and enhances compatibility with existing infrastructure. With in-house production capabilities already established, i2Cool will continue to scale manufacturing through its self-built factory, enhancing supply stability and deployment efficiency across markets.
The company also released upgraded versions of its coating, film, and membrane products, creating a more comprehensive suite of passive cooling solutions. In addition, i2Cool’s textile sub-brand Infinity Kelvin made its official debut. Powered by the company’s core electricity-free cooling technology, this apparel line integrates nano-structured materials into fibers to achieve high solar reflectivity and rapid heat dissipation—delivering real, wearable temperature relief. The collection includes sun-protective jackets, polo shirts, cycling sleeves, and outdoor umbrellas, all presented for the first time through a live runway show. From buildings and industrial equipment to everyday fashion, i2Cool is making passive cooling technology a part of daily life.
At the event, i2Cool announced a joint R&D partnership with Dongpeng Holdings, a leading building materials manufacturer. The collaboration will explore how electricity-free cooling technology can be integrated into ceramic tile production. By combining Dongpeng’s manufacturing expertise with i2Cool’s patented core technology, the partnership aims to deliver the next generation of sustainable cooling tiles for real-world architectural applications.
Multiple strategic collaborations and joint initiatives were also launched during the event, including partnership agreements with clients focused on high-temperature regions along the Belt and Road. KPMG unveiled its Industry Research Report on Passive Radiative Cooling, which highlighted the sustainability potential of electricity-free cooling technology and recognized i2Cool’s leadership in both innovation and commercialization. i2Cool also initiated a standardization dialogue with the Shenzhen Institute of Building Research, contributing to the development of technical standards and global consensus in the emerging cooling sector.
The event concluded with a roundtable forum on “Urban Transformation Through Green Technologies”, featuring speakers from investment, research, and corporate sustainability sectors. The forum focused on how green technologies can evolve from cutting-edge breakthroughs to widespread adoption. It explored how electricity-free cooling could be integrated into building materials, urban environments, and daily life, examining practical approaches to promote its mainstream application and alignment with urban ecological systems.
Over the past three years, i2Cool has built a multi-line product architecture and a strong foundation for cross-sector collaboration. This 3rd Anniversary celebration marked a key milestone: the unveiling of major new products and partnerships, as well as the official opening of its new Qianhai office. Looking ahead, i2Cool will continue to promote the global deployment of electricity-free cooling in high-temperature regions, making sustainable cooling accessible across more industries, more cities, and more lives.
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