9th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
To: All UG students,
The 9th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is calling for applications.
The Competition is organized by Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association, and co-organized by Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation with the support from Innovation and Technology Commission. The top winners will have the chance to represent HKSAR in national competitions, including the “Challenge Cup” National College Students’ Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest, the China International College Students' "Internet + " Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the “Challenge Cup” China College Students Entrepreneurship Competition, etc.
Please refer to the eDM below and the official website at https://www.hkchallengeplus.com/en/ for more details regarding the Competition. Interested students should form a team with no restriction on the number of members*. The team leader should select streams between Innovation and Entrepreneurship and submit the online application form at https://www.hkchallengeplus.com/en/application-info/first-step-apply/by Friday, March 31, 2023 (12:00 HKT).
*Members could be from different institutes, but the institution of the team leader will represent the whole team when taking part in the Regional /National Competition.
Upcoming Competition: the 9thHong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
Dear student,
It's time for our annual highlight innovation and entrepreneurship event for higher education institutions again! In our 9th annual competition, the winning innovation projects will continue to represent Hong Kong inthe“Challenge Cup” National College Students’ Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest which is recognized as the "China youth innovation and entrepreneurship Olympic" while the winning entrepreneurship projects will enter theChina International College Students' "Internet + " Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and/or the“Challenge Cup”China College Students Entrepreneurship Competition, which are known as "the best and biggest roadshow platform worldwide" and the “the biggest platform of Chinese young entrepreneurs” respectively.
Wanna showcase your entrepreneurial skills and talents? Wanna turn your innovative dreams into reality? Wanna meet more similar great minds? Visit this websitenow to learn more about the competition and important dates. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to thrive; submit your application right now!
Details of the Competition:
The 9th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition | |
Deadlines： | Application Deadline：Friday, March 31, 2023 (12:00nn HKT) Project Submission Deadline：Thursday, April 20, 2023 |
Categories： | (I) Innovation Category (Research Thesis/ Invention); (jLife Sciences/kEnergy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering/lInformation technology/mMathematics and Physics/ Mechanics and Control Systems) (II) Entrepreneurship Category (jEntrepreneurship Proposal/ kStartup/lSocial Enterprise/Cultural & Creative Services)- k&l welcome cooperative projects of teaching staff and students Project Areas: Manufacturing/Information Technology Services/Cultural & Creative Services/ Community Services/ Social entrepreneurship/ Modern Agriculture……etc. |
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Apart from current students, for some categories of the competition, we welcome entries from graduates who have graduated for no more than 5 years as well as entries of cooperative projects by collegiate teaching staff and students.Your help in spreading the word or participation would be greatly appreciated! For more details, please refer to our official website. For enquiries, please kindly contact us by 2528 1909/ WhatsApp 9045 9767/ Wechat NG-IEC or by email (hkchallengeplus@newgen.org.hk).
Wish you all the best!
HKNGCA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre
Tel: 2528 1993 / 2528 1909
Email: hkchallengeplus@newgen.org.hk
Website: www.hkchallengeplus.com
FB page：香港新一代文化協會創新及創業中心
Disclaimer:
1. Please note that student participants of this Competition will be responsible for their own safety while outside Hong Kong (for winners who will participate in the “Challenge Cup” National College Students’ Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest, the China International College Students' "Internet + " Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and/or the “Challenge Cup” China College Students Entrepreneurship Competition in Mainland China) and should arrange sufficient insurance coverage for the Mainland trip. Students shall bear the consequences of their decisions for the Mainland trip.
2. Student participants must pay all expenses related to the trip. Our School will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in this competition plus the Mainland trip.
3. The data collected through the online application is solely administered by the organizer. The School shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss or any other situations arise.