Do you have an idea for cutting-edge technology or creative ideas that could enhance our campus to be more sustainable? 

If so, join our Living Lab Student Competition HERE. 

COMPETITION OVERVIEW

Open to all UG and PG students, form a team of 2-4 or participate individually and come up with a unique and innovative solution to tackle a sustainability challenge on campus. 

You can address issues related to landscaping, buildings, facilities, mobility, learning and living spaces, catering, support services, or any other area that could benefit from your creative approach. 

This year, we particularly welcome ideas related to waste management, though proposals can address any aspect of campus sustainability!  

Winning ideas may have the opportunity to be implemented on campus, subject to the team's decision. 

PRIZES 

The top 5 Winning Teams will win $2000 HKD cash prize each. 

For participants proposing ideas relating to Waste Management are eligible for $4000 HKD cash prize, if selected among the top 5 winners. 

If you have multiple proposals and both are selected among the top 5 winners—one focusing on waste management and the other on a different topic—you will be eligible to win 6,000 HKD. 

TOP 10 SHORTLISTED ENTRIES

To explore the project ideas from the SSC student paper competition held in fall semester 2024, please click here.

To explore the project ideas from the SSC student paper competition held in fall semester 2023, please click here.

To explore the project ideas of the SSC student paper competition held in fall semester 2022, please click here.

We believe that every student should be given the chance to contribute towards making the campus a green, innovative and energizing place.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

• Identify a campus sustainability challenge and propose a solution. 

• Refer to HKUST’s sustainability challenges for inspiration. 

• Submissions should include: 1. Problem statement (with empirical observations); 2. Proposed solution (innovative & feasible); 3. Expected impact 

• Special Categories: 1. Waste Management Focus (Tick a box if applicable – higher prize!); 2. Interest in Implementation (Tick a box if interested in executing the project on campus if selected) 

TOP 10 SHORTLISTED PROCESS (AFTER SUBMISSION PROCESS)

• The top 10 selected teams/individuals will create: 1. A 3-minute video explaining their idea.; 2. An electronic poster for public display. 

• To present at a booth exhibition to engage the HKUST community and gather votes. 

Eligibility

• All UG and PG students are eligible for participating in the competition. 

• The competition is centred for students in the Clear Water Bay campus. 

• For GZ campus students who want to participate, they must have at least one participant in their team from the CWB campus. 

Evaluation Criteria

• Significance of Problem - problem that is identified and well-defined with empirical observation.

• Novelty of Solution - solution that is original and creative in addressing the problem.

• Feasibility of Implementation - solution that is technically feasible and cost efficient.