FWD Springboard Student Challenge

Deadline: 13 Oct 2021 (Closed)

Location: Online

To: All UG students

You are cordially invited to participate in the FWD Springboard Student Challengeorganized by the FWD-HK

Details of the Challenge

➢ Application Phase (Sep 1, 2021 - Oct 13, 2021)

Participants shall register on the platform, complete the questions in the participation form and submit a deck of up to 10 slides, including:

What is the problem statement? (what is the problem you are trying to solve?)
What is the solution?
Implementation Plan i.e. timeline, milestones, and resources (manpower and budget) needed to implement
An introduction of the team

➢ Pitch Training (Nov 1, 2021 - Nov 12, 2021)

Shortlisted teams will receive training on how to pitch their ideas during this phase.
Before Nov 12, 2021, 23:59 GMT +8, teams will be asked to submit a two-minute pitching video. Participants are expected to apply the skills they learned during the training.
The date of the announcement of results will be on Nov 22, 2021.

➢ Final Event (Nov 26, 2021)

The top team from each region will pitch their proposals to the FWD jury panel for 10 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A.

Eligibity

The Challenge is open to teams of 2-5 member teams who meet the following criteria:

Are currently enrolled in a tertiary institution
Are studying in or originate from Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, or Cambodia.
Are proficient in English (The final pitch must be presented in English.)
Remark: Students can team up with 2-5 team members of choice, whether they are studying towards a different major or are at a different school, however all team members must be in the same location.

Please visit https://bit.ly/FWDSpringboard_HKU for further details regarding the FWD Springboard Student Challenge, and interested students should register online hereon or before October 13, 2021 (Wednesday).

Disclaimer:

1. The School will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in the event

2. The data collected through the online registration is solely administered by the organizer. The School shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss or any other situations arise