HONG KONG, Sep. 1 -- Organizers of an innovation festival in Hong Kong Friday asked the public to post their most wanted technology breakthroughs on a website in hope of finding inspirations to lead researches.

"Innovation begins with ideas," said Anthony Wong, commissioner for innovation and technology of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, at the launching ceremony of the festival, adding that the website was intended as a convenient interactive platform for end- users to communicate their needs and expectations to researchers.

Ten most wanted technology breakthroughs will be selected for public voting in mid-September, when the festival's highlight Innovation Expo '07 will be held.

Hong Kong has been emphasizing innovation and technology in recent years in efforts to ensure its sustained development as one of the world's most robust cities.

Wong said the festival was aimed at enhancing public awareness of Hong Kong's achievements in innovation, technology and design.

"The event will nurture the interests of the younger generation in technology, thereby grooming more local talents in innovation and technology," he said.

The ten-week festival features a variety of programs, including the exposition, roadshows, seminars, robot games, workshops, competitions and a design exhibition.

A group of primary students tried in a preview attempt Friday to set a world record for the most Lego robots in a tug-of-war. The actual attempt will be on Sept. 16.

The Innovation and Technology Commission of the Hong Kong SAR, main organizer of the festival, said the Ministry of Science and Technology of the central government had pledged its support through lining up technology projects such as the Three Gorges Project.