Hong Kong Techathon 2021

Deadline: 31 Dec 2020 (Closed)

Location: Hong Kong

Hong Kong Techathon 2021 is calling for applications.

Highlights of the Competition

Jointly organised by local universities & Hong Kong Science Park, the Hong Kong Techathon 2021 is a 7-day virtual techathon from January 2 – 9, 2021 for innovators to bring in new and possible business solutions related to New Generation Technology, AI & Fintech, Smart City or Social Impact & Health Tech. Programmers, engineers, designers, marketers and entrepreneurs will work collaboratively to come up with ideas and prototypes and pitch for seed fund and incubation support. Winners will get a chance of winning up to $1.9M seed-fund.

Eligibility

Any students/alumni from CityU, HKBU, LingnanU, CUHK, PolyU, HKUST, HKU with technology-related business idea are welcome to participate.

Programme Rundown

2 Jan (Sat)	\|	Opening remark and about HK Techathon 2021 Corporate Leader Sharing Work it out
4 Jan (Mon)	\|	Entrepreneurship Essentials Work it out
5 Jan (Tue)	\|	Understanding Value Proposition Work it out
6 Jan (Wed)	\|	Video editing Work it out
7 Jan (Thu)	\|	Business model Work it out
8 Jan (Fri)	\|	Refreshing morning exercises Self-intro / Pitching Work it out
9 Jan (Sat)	\|	Final presentation Announcement of the winning teams Awards and closing ceremony

How to join

1. Participant has to register an account HERE

2. Form a team of 2 to 10 members

3. Select a team leader and pick the theme from following

i) New Generation Technology

ii) AI & Fintech

iii) Smart City

iv) Social Impact & Health Tech

4. Submit the team by team leader at Information Counter by December 31, 2020

Interested students may refer to the techathon website at https://www.hongkongtechathon2021.com/ for more information about the event, such as award for each theme, list of co-organizers, etc.

Disclaimer:

1) Our School will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in this competition.

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