Now in its 8th year, the HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2023 (“the Competition”), organized by the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), continues to embody its core values by constantly innovating and reaching new heights. This year, we introduced a fresh theme: Smart Campus, inviting students to enhance their campus experience by integrating smart technologies with physical infrastructure for improved services, decision-making, sustainability, and more. On March 30, 2023, the Pitching Competition and Awards Presentation Ceremony concluded, featuring 12 student teams presenting to an esteemed judging panel and winning cash prizes, honors, and the opportunity to bring their innovative ideas to life on the HSUHK campus.
Once again, CTL was proud to collaborate with the Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership (IYSL) and the Wu Jieh Yee Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (WUCIE) as strategic partners. We were also honored to have the Office of Vice-President (Organisational Development), Campus Development and Management Office (CDMO), and Information Technology Services Centre (ITSC) as co-organisers, further enriching the Competition with professional consultation sessions, theme-based talks, and skill-based workshops for participating students.
Guided by three sub-themes—Smart Learning, Smart Living, and Smart Saving—35 students formed 12 shortlisted teams and drew inspiration from the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve the HSUHK campus through the fusion of smart technologies and physical infrastructure.
Between October 2022 and March 2023, the Competition empowered students by providing the HSUHK community with two theme-based talks and five skill-based workshops led by industry practitioners and in-house experts. The initial talks, “Tips and Tricks to Make Your Proposal Stand Out” and “Entering a New Era of Smart Campus”, shed light on the essential elements of a winning proposal and the significance of blending smart technologies with physical infrastructure for a sustainable, efficient campus environment. The five skill-based workshops equipped participating students and other interested individuals with practical skills for developing innovative projects, covering topics such as HSUHK’s IT and campus development needs, understanding SDGs, effective proposal writing, visual presentation skills, and on-stage pitching techniques.
The 12 shortlisted student teams were strongly encouraged to participate in in-depth consultation sessions with professionals from the Library, ITSC, and CDMO. Each team then had three minutes on stage to impress the judges, with their own industrial insights and academic expertise, with their clear and concise pitches. Our six-member judging panel consisted of Ms Yeung Yu-hung, Antonia, Associate Vice-President (Development and Campus Services), Ir Lin Chun-ming, Kelvin, Director of Campus Development and Management, Mr Wong Yat-cheung, Delon, Associate Director of Information Technology, Dr CHENG Ka-ming, Ben, Director of Centre for Teaching and Learning, Dr CHOW Yi-hang, Eden, Executive Committee Member of Wu Jieh Yee Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Dr CHEUNG Pui-sze, Associate Director (Youth Empowerment) of Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership.
Congratulations to all participants on their outstanding performances! Winning teams are encouraged to refine and revise their proposals for intra- and inter-university entrepreneurship or innovation competitions, where they can exchange ideas, secure seed funding, and access incubation training, ultimately turning their proposals into reality.
Awardees of the Competition are as follows:
| Champion & Honourable Mentions (Innovativeness) (Playback) |
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| Team name: YSC Theme: Smart Learning Team members: Yim Tsz Yan, Yan (BJC – Journalism and Communication, Year 4) Tam Suet Lam, Christy (BJC – Journalism and Communication, Year 4) Yuen Ching Man, Suki (BBA – Marketing, Year 4) |
| 1st Runner-up (Playback) |
| Team name: Think Y Theme: Smart Learning Team members: Kwong Tsz Ching, Cherry (BBA – Management, Year 4) Tam Wai Ying, Rachel (BBA – Management, Year 4) |
| 2nd Runner-up & Honourable Mention (Proposal Write-up) (Playback) |
| Team name: Quick Responses Theme: Smart Saving Team members: Sze Shuk Han, Sarah (BBA – Finance and Banking, Year 4) Tse Pui Lam, Crystal (BBA – Finance and Banking, Year 4) Chui Hoi Man, Hermione (BBA – Marketing, Year 4) |
| Honourable Mention (Relevance and Impact) (Playback) |
| Team name: Warriors Theme: Smart Saving Team members: Chui Mei Yu, Rachel (BBA – Professional Accountancy, Year 3) Yuen Yee Lo, Althea (BBA – Finance and Banking, year 3) Chan Ka Ki, Jennifer (BBA – Finance and Banking, year 3) |
| Honourable Mention (Presentation) (Playback) |
| Team name: Circle Theme: Smart Saving Team members: Kwan Tsz Ching, Gloria (BBA – Global Business Management, Year 1) Chow Wui Ling, Formica (BBA – Global Business Management, Year 1) Law Chun Hin, Aero (BBA – Global Business Management, Year 1) |
A group photo with student innovators, together with judges and consultants
Champion & Honourable Mentions (Innovativeness): YSC
2nd Runner-up & Honourable Mention (Proposal Write-up): Quick Responses
Honourable Mention (Presentation): Circle
1st Runner-up: Think Y
Honourable Mention (Relevance and Impact): Warriors
A group photo with judging panel, consultants and organisers
Ms Yeung Yu-hung, Antonia, Associate Vice-President (Development and Campus Services)
Mr Wong Yat-cheung, Delon, Associate Director of Information Technology
Dr CHEUNG Pui-sze, Associate Director (Youth Empowerment) of Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership
Ir Lin Chun-ming, Kelvin, Director of Campus Development and Management
Dr CHOW Yi-hang, Eden, Executive Committee Member of Wu Jieh Yee Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Dr CHENG Ka-ming, Ben, Director of Centre for Teaching and Learning, delivered a closing remark.
