The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (香港理工大學） has held a competition inviting universities and highschool students across the world to participate. Participating students are given the chance to unleash their innovation and entrepreneurship potential through the events. It’s also a great chance for participates to gain a valuable international challenge experience.
Thirty finalist teams will be sponsored for their round-trip economy air tickets and accomodation during their stay in Hong Kong. Trophy, certificate and Cash awards will be awarded to the winning team. Each nominated team should complete registration online on or before 31 December 2008 and submit one entry of business proposal online on or before 31 March 2009.
For more information, please visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/PolyUChallenge.
Key Dates to Remember:
| 31 January 2009 | Deadline for online registration |
| January – March 2009 | Preparation of business plan by contestants |
| 31 March 2009 | Deadline for business proposal submission |
| 30 April 2009 | Announcement of finalist teams |
| 15 May 2009 | Deadline for business plan powerpoint submission |
| 3 June 2009 | Arrival of non-local finalist teams in HK |
| 4 June 2009 | Training / Exhibition of prototypes [4th - 6th June] |
| 5 June 2009 | Semi-finals, Cocktail and announcement of teams into Finals |
| 6 June 2009 | Finals, Gala Dinner cum presentation |
| 7 & 8 June 2009 | Educational excursion programme |
| 9 June 2009 | Departure of non-local teams |
