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Gala Ceremony22-28 JUNE 2013 HONG KONG
International Affairs Office | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Room M1601, Li Ka Shing Tower, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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About PolyU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge 2
The Programme: Gala Ceremony 3
2013 Shortlisted teams 4
Secondary School Division 4
University Division 5
Project Synopsis 6
Key Supporters 38
Sponsors 38
Steering Committee 39
Organizing Committee 41
International Advisors 43
Judges
Shortlisting 45
Semi-Final 52
Final 56
Content
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About PolyU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge
Host Professor Timothy W. Tong, Ph.D.
President of PolyU
7.00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7.45 p.m. All guests be seated
7.50 p.m. Welcome Speech
By Professor Timothy W. Tong, Ph.D.
Presentation of Appreciation to Sponsors &
Supporting Organisation
Video Preview: “GSC – The making of”
Dinner commences
Best of the Best Elevator Pitch Award
Onsite voting for final winners during dinner
Group Photos
9.00 p.m. Presentation of Awards
- Secondary School Division
- University Division
10.00 p.m. End of Dinner
The Programme: Gala Ceremony
PolyU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge
(GSC) is a first-of-its-kind global business plan competition
organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for
able students worldwide. This global competition is staged for
university and secondary school students to present their creative
ideas with business flair and to compete in front of successful
entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. More importantly, this is a
unique opportunity for turning sparkling ideas into real innovative
products and services.
In the third Challenge, GSC 2013 attracted 228 teams from
34 countries. Each submission has gone through stringent
paper assessments moderated and judged by academics and
entrepreneurs from around the world.
A total of 62 shortlisted teams with over 240 contestants from the
Secondary and University Divisions have been invited for the Semi-
final and Final rounds, to be held on PolyU campus between 22 and
28 June 2013. They have also participated in an array of tailored
activities to experience the culture, innovation and entrepreneurial
spirit of Hong Kong. This booklet encapsulates the hard work by
these aspiring young people and acknowledges all key supporters
to GSC 2013.
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University Division
Africa (1)1 Nigeria Obafemi Awolowo University
Asia Pacific (13)2 Australia Queensland University of Technology3 University of Adelaide
4 University of Technology, Sydney / University of Western Sydney / University of Wollongong
5 University of Western Sydney6 Bangladesh University of Dhaka7 India Indian Institute of Technology Madras8 Indonesia Ciputra University9 Institute of Technology, Bandung10 Malaysia / Australia Taylor's University / Monash University11 Philippines University of the Philippines, Diliman12 Singapore National University of Singapore13 Vietnam Foreign Trade University14 Hoa Sen University
Europe (5)15 Czech Republic Brno University of Technology16 Ireland Dublin Institute of Technology17 United Kingdom Newcastle University18 University College London19 University of Leeds
Greater China (3)20 Chinese Mainland Southeast University21 Xiamen University22 Hong Kong SAR The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
North America (9)23 Canada University of Toronto24 Mexico Tecnológico de Monterrey - Campus Toluca25 United States Johns Hopkins University26 North Carolina State University27 The University of Tampa28 University of Florida29 University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign /
University of Pennsylvania30 University of Southern California*31 Virginia Tech
Africa (1)
1 South Africa African Leadership Academy
Asia Pacific (16)2 Australia Presbyterian Ladies' College3 Bangladesh William Carey Academy4 India Ebenezer International School, Bangalore
5Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School
6 The International School Bangalore7 The Shri Ram School8 Indonesia Petra 2 Senior High School9 Santa Laurensia High School10 Korea, South Cheongshim International Academy11 Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies12 Malaysia Hin Hua High School
13Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seafield / Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kota Kemuning*
14 SMJK Yu Hua, Kajang15 Taylor's College Canadian Pre-University16 Singapore Singapore American School
17Thailand / Korea, South
Baan Huay Sala School / Seoul International School
Central America and the Caribbean (1)18 Costa Rica Lincoln School
Europe (5)19 Norway Nøtterøy Videregående Skole20 United Kingdom Abingdon School21 Hills Road Sixth Form College22 Torquay Girls' Grammar School23 Withington Girls' School
Greater China (6)24 Chinese Mainland American International School of Guangzhou25 Shanghai High School International Division26 Hong Kong SAR Munsang College27 Sha Tin College28 St. Paul's Co-educational College29 TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College
North America (2)
30Canada Colonel By Secondary School / Merivale High
School31 United States Peoria Christian School
GSC 2013 Shortlisted TeamsSecondary School Division
*withdraw from GSC 2013
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Project SynopsisSecondary School Division
Agreen
Animanure is an eco-friendly enterprise in Korea that aims to provide
an excellent solution for both manure treatment and fertilizer production
through an innovative liquidation process. By transforming animal waste into
nutrient-rich, 100% organic manure for plants, and selling them at a nominal
price to farmers, Animanure is a self-sustainable operation that minimizes
environmental pollution, and most importantly, helps local agricultural
industries to thrive. With one of the highest consumption of fertilizers in the
world and its current overwhelming demand for organic produce, Korea is a
perfect market to establish Animanure. An economical and eco-friendly way
of manure treatment for ranchers, the process produces an odorless and
efficient liquefied fertilizer that serves as a very affordable, organic alternative
to chemical fertilizers.
AlgaeLamps
Algae Australia is a modern, innovative company that focuses on creating user
customized, sustainable and affordable forms of lighting. Our Bioluminescent
Algae Block Light offers a simple, yet innovative lighting solution for home,
garden or office. Bioluminescent Algae Block Light’s cubed form allows
customers to be creative in lighting their spaces. Used as a singular cube
or in multiples to build a larger body of lights, they can be attached to
walls or ceilings offering endless design possibilities. Rapid reproduction of
bioluminescent algae and the oxygen production as they breed allow for low
production costs and offer a low maintenance, environmentally friendly lighting
option which is a solid competitor with mainstream lighting. Bioluminescent
lighting isn’t just a fad, it represents a new and innovative way of living for the
future.
Apex
Apex is a company that develops and produces Pennacle smartpen, a
product that revitalizes traditional note-taking with technology. It automatically
digitize handwritten notes which can later be transferred to a computer via
a USB cable. Sleek and light-weighted, Pennacle smartpen allows users to
generate, store and organize digital copies – all while taking notes on paper.
For those who relish the spontaneity and convenience of conventional pen-
and-paper usage yet find written notes susceptible to damage and difficult to
archive systematically, Pennacle smartpen offers a solution to the problem.
Exquisitely tailored, Pennacle smartpen is the perfect companion for students
and professionals. Complimentary engraving services is available upon
purchase, making Pennacle smartpen an innovative and highly personalized
product, perfect for personal use and as gifts.
Arsenic
Partying with your friends may be one of your favourite past time, but what if your
friend is in Hong Kong or New York? That is where Midas Solution comes in.
We offer 3-dimensional experiences for our customers by using 3D projectors
and broadcasting feeds from another country through a network. For club-
goers, this means you can party with your friends as if he or she is right next to
you. Likewise we offer wedding packages using the same technology where
you can have your wedding at your dream destination and your friends and
relatives in other countries can see you as though you are right next to them.
As part of our corporate social responsibility, rural communities and schools
can access other cities or countries and learn about them via 3D tours,
encouraging cross-cultural exchanges and facilitating e-tourism.
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Beginners’ Luck
Beginners’ Luck has designed a new product range, Comforheels, a
fashionable, multi-functioning shoe that offers complete comfort. Women
today take on a variety of roles and duties within one day - ranging from an
important business meeting, running family errands during lunch break or
socializing with friends at night. Many women desire comfortable yet trendy
heels and Comforheels is a perfect marriage between fashion and comfort.
Stylishly designed, they are high-heeled shoes (currently a “wedge”) where
the heels can be detached to become flat shoes. Its unique lock and key
mechanism means that customers can also create their own unique designs
by mixing and matching different heels and styles. Chic, comfortable and
affordable, Comforheels is adaptable for many occasions and will help
minimize any injuries and associated costs relating to wearing heels.
C&C
Developed by Rovine Sendirian Berhad, F.I.S.H. (Fat Is So Horrible) is a
smartphone application that helps users to establish a healthy lifestyle. The
application offers detailed diet tips, diet recipes and a calorie food list that is
monitored by experienced dieticians and nutritionists to help users keep a
balanced diet. Information is updated frequently and users can have online
consultations with health professionals. With access to important health
information just a touch away, F.I.S.H. is a perfect application for urban
professionals to maintain a healthy lifestyle, in particular, female professionals,
where appearances of a slim figure often help boosts self esteem. With
reasonable prices and our customer-orientated services, we are confident
that F.I.S.H will attract a large market share and possess a competitive edge
over similar products on the market.
Chargers
Getting into a university is the mission of many high schools students globally
and the dynamic environment of America’s colleges and universities is
attracting many students from all around the world. While there are many
websites that provide information for American students, there are not many
that are designed specifically for international student looking to study in
America. Veritas will be a pioneer in this, with its vast online database of online
college admission information and step-by-step guidance for admissions
process designed exclusively for international high school students. With
university-specific reviews, relevant blogs, online counseling and many more,
Veritas is an affordable membership based one-stop online platform for all
the insider’s information and practical tips on studying in America.
Conquest
Regeneration Sports is the first sports equipment manufacturer in the world
to make sports equipment primarily out of recycled materials. Based in
Bangalore, a city where waste accumulation is a rising issue, we work together
with the community to clean up the city and create durable products from
the wastes. By segregating and making use of what is essentially unwanted
garbage, we adopt a socially responsible approach in both our operation
and production. We give athletes, everyday civilians, and larger institutions
such as schools an opportunity to contribute and help preserve Bangalore’s
status as India’s “Green City” by using our products such as balls, bats and
racquets to name a few, and thereby help reduce local waste accumulation
as much as possible.
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D’CibunX
Dalsté Consultancy is a consultancy company based in Indonesia, more
specifically East Java, which offers advice to companies with regards to
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Many large corporations are now
beginning to realize the importance and positive business benefits of CSR, and
Dalsté provides comprehensive analyses and consultations for companies to
become either more CSR orientated or improvise their current CSR strategy
to generate a bigger social impact. We work closely with our clients according
to their needs, and also specializes in CSR strategies and initiatives relating to
the “improvements of work environments”. Targeting the middle and larger-
size companies in East Java, Dalsté promotes and educates the corporate
community about the benefits of CSR, and in particular, the long term benefits,
while nurturing our own brand as a CSR expert in East Java.
Eco Dream
Eco Dream is a recycling company in Malaysia that specializes in collecting
recyclable items and turning them into works of art. People are encouraged
to donate unwanted goods at easily accessible recycling vending machines
across the country. The goods are recycled and used to create trendy and
appealing handicrafts which are then sold in Eco Dream shops. Each individual
who recycles can collect merit points as part of an award system Aimed to
improve the awareness of recycling among the Malaysian public, this initiative
will educate the community on the benefits of recycling, and how rewarding
and convenient it can be. The initiative will also foster a positive social impact,
as people who have donated, or have purchased the handicrafts will feel
good about the positive contribution they have made to help protect the
environment.
Emerald
Emerald introduces the latest cleaning invention on the market – The Mullers,
which stands for multi-functional cleaners. By integrating cleaning agents
and a wide range of extension tools such as sponge, microfiber towel and
many others that can be attached to the gloves, customers will be able to
use The Mullers to accomplish a multitude of cleaning tasks – from washing
dishes, wiping tables to polishing windows to name just a few. Aimed to
target big Indonesian cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Denpasar and others
where hygiene is a priority, The Mullers will be sold at the cleaning section
of major hypermarket chains such as Hypermart, Carrefour, and Giant. Say
goodbye to inconvenience in cleaning, The Mullers will revolutionize the way
we clean!
Ener-G
Ener-G Limited has developed a new sustainable way of producing
clean renewable energy by using electrical generation. Our first product
“AutoEner-G” is a road roller system, which can be installed on the roads’
surfaces at the entries and exits of busy car parks. The kinetic energy created
from the movement of cars over the rollers will be converted into electrical
energy and collected by a transformer system to facilitate the electrical
requirements of the car park. Targeting major car parks with high traffic flows
initially, the system will save operators money on their electricity bills and
help to promote their green credentials. An innovative environmentally friendly
technology for the commercial market, “AutoEner-G” offers a sustainable and
economically viable solution that minimizes carbon dioxide in the environment
and encourages the use of an existing renewable energy resource.
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Epicureans
Malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases are extremely severe in India.
According to the latest WHO report, 80.5% of the 1.2 billion Indian populations
live at risk of contracting malaria, and 1,000 people die annually from malaria.
Despite advancement in medical technology, WHO forecasts global warming
will increase malaria in coming years. In response to the severity of mosquito-
borne diseases, India based company, MegaCatchers created V-Trap, an
inexpensive, effective, and physiologically friendly mosquito eliminator. By
luring mosquitoes to its built-in glue trap made up of octenol, lactic acid and
CO2, which are mosquito attractants but proven to be harmless to the human
body, V-Trap baits and eliminates mosquitoes easily, safely and effectively.
Product demonstrations, print marketing and distribution of free samples will
form part of the promotion plan for the product.
Fast Parking, Vast Campaign
Fast Parking Service is a system designed to shorten the time required in
searching for a parking space in urban Hong Kong. Sensors are installed in
each parking stalls in car parks and details of any vacancies detected will be
sent to the central system. Drivers are able to download our application from
major Apps stores and check for vacancies on the go. As the world economy
recovers from the financial tsunami, more people are willing to purchase cars
for personal use but new car parks are not being built. Such a system will
help shorten the waiting time and minimize the frustration of finding available
car parking for many car owners.
Fionix Sound Solutions
Fionix, a sounds systems manufacturer based in Seattle, Washington, brings
a revolutionary form of audio production to the market: the plasma speaker.
The plasma speaker defines the next generation of audio production,
superseding modern high-end speakers in terms of sound quality, and
displaying a glowing plasma arc for aesthetic effect. Designed and packaged
as plasma-based complete home audio systems with a choice of basic and
advanced versions, customers are also offered personalized installation and
on-site audio support. Marketed in selected audio retailers as well as online via
a website, revenue generated will become financial assistance for struggling
local symphonic orchestras in the country. An opportunity to create a unique
and cutting-edge audio experience for your home while supporting the local
music community, Fionix is a win-win situation for all.
Frii UB
Frii UB introduces an exciting, new and innovative solution for wireless sound
transmission. Based in Norway, Frii UB’s key product, Frii, makes it possible
to transfer music and other sound files to all manner of sound systems from
any sound source with the aid of wireless Bluetooth technology. It consists of
two plug-in units for wireless sound transmission, a transmitter and a receiver.
This makes it possible for the user to play music on all sounds systems
wirelessly thus allowing the user to move around freely. Not only is Frii visually
appealing and helps minimize clutter, the sound quality is fully comparable
to that which you can attain with common sound cables. User-friendly and
unique, Frii will become the wireless transmission accessory of choice for the
entire western world.
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Fusion Food Cooperative
Fusion Food Cooperative (FFC), is a student-run social enterprise in
northeastern Thailand that produces, processes, and sells take-out food at
a local school. The key snack is Kimbab (a seaweed and rice roll) which
is a Korean style sushi roll made with Thai ingredients sourced locally. Not
only does it introduce a new type of healthy snack to local villagers, it also
meets a social purpose by encouraging rural students who are interested in
business activities to develop their business acumen. FFC seeks to expand by
establishing new sales locations, increasing operation cycles and introducing
new products. It will also strive to involve more students, and empower
them with relevant knowledge and skills so a similar business model can be
replicated and put in operation in other schools within the region.
Generic Pharmaceuticals
Every year, thousands of people die from common diseases because they
cannot afford treatment in Bangladesh. Generic Pharmaceuticals intends to
change this by providing medicine in its generic form, i.e. drugs sold by their
chemical names but are equal in dosage and quality as branded drugs, which
will lower the costs significantly. We will start by addressing the healthcare
needs of the poor in the slums of Chittagong by producing Paracetamol,
a mild analgesic that is used to treat fever and pain, and one of the most
commonly consumed drugs in the country. Outlets will be established so
the medicine can be easily accessible and free monthly health clinics will be
organized as part of the outreach. Basic health services should be a right for
all people and we wish to help to achieve this.
HoneyC
Power Park is a theme park set up by HoneyC Company Limited designed
to include both entertaining and educational elements. We are aware of the
fact that young people nowadays are global citizens and thus, the promotion
of energy saving and environmental protection is an important responsibility
shared by all. The Park’s facilities and key highlights such as 4D Cinema,
Skateboard Roller Coaster Ride, Riding RUSH and Bicycle Powered Generator
are designed to be energy efficient and if possible, help generate electricity
to facilitate the park’s operational requirements for light, heat, air conditioning
and LED displays. Together with an environmentally-friendly restaurant and
recyclable souvenirs, Power Park will become the leader in edutainment and
make great contributions to the educational and environmental industries.
Indian Futuristic Solutions
Migration from rural to urban India has caused a sharp increase in urban
population, resulting in an increase in the volume of waste generated, and
pollution has worsened due to the lack of an effective waste management
system. To combat this, Saaf Kar Enterprises Pvt. Ltd offers a one-stop shop
solution for waste management in urban India. Partnering with recycling
factories, wastes are collected and recycled where possible. Organic wastes
are obtained by vermiculture and composting procedures to be packaged
and sold to farmers and agricultural institutions, while inorganic wastes are
disposed of accordingly. This project addresses urban India’s problematic
waste management by providing an effective and rationally priced waste
management system. It also illustrates an eco-friendly, sustainable and
profitable waste management solution is achievable for a country of more
than a billion!
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Inspire*
Thermotech is a revolutionary product that can heat up water without using
any external electrical source. The first of its kind on the market, it acts like a
portable kettle with features of an ordinary thermos flask. With a built-in digital
thermometer, dynamo and other heating elements, users are able to heat up
water to their desired temperatures at any time and place by turning the dial
of the dynamo with a maximum of 30 times. Targeting the China market,
where drinking hot tea (and now coffee) is very much part of everyday life
and culture, Thermotech has the potential to acquire a very large market
share. Compact, convenient and easy to use, Thermotech is a stylish and
eco-friendly product that allows people to enjoy their favourite beverage in its
hottest form wherever and whenever.
iUtility
“ELAS” is an innovative, eco-friendly shampoo bottle designed to minimize
wastage. Using air pressure and a piston mechanism, “ELAS” squeezes
shampoo out of the bottle unconventionally, allowing customers to use
100% of its content. The label “ELAS” was derived from “elasticity”, due to
the special composition of the material used in the product and the ability
to elongate to three-folds for use. Offering the choice of biodegradable
plastic when the company is more well-established means a more positive
impact on the environment. Affordable and creatively designed, “ELAS” has
an immense advantage over the conventional shampoo bottles and offers
a great opportunity to attract end users’ attention - it minimizes wastage,
reduces production cost and creates a fashionable new life style .
Knovera
InspireSource is an online student crowdsourcing platform based in
Ottawa, Canada. It provides an online platform for organizations to submit
requests for proposals and registered members can work individually or
collaboratively to answer them. These requests can include business plans,
research projects, web design, music composition, coding/programming,
graphic/artistic design, video creation and more. InspireSource also allows
educators to integrate these requests as part of their teaching plans and
registered student members are able to utilize these opportunities and
submit accordingly. Providing students with access to real world problems,
InspireSource allows students to start building a portfolio and network with
organizations to improve career prospects. Likewise, through InspireSource,
organizations will have access to a pool of eager and talented youths, who
are potential candidates for internships and employment.
Lüg
Lüg is a British manufacturing retailer that sells the ‘Lüg’ suitcase - a state-
of-the-art, app controlled suitcase designed to make users’ journeys easier,
safer and environmentally informative. A Lüg case is controlled by a free
downloadable smartphone app (the Lüg App) which allows the user to use
a number of innovative built-in features. These include: a remote locking
system, a LCD screen that can display what the user wishes, self-calculating
weighing scales, a GPS locator, Bluetooth technology and a carbon footprint
calculator that can calculate and identify how many carbon credits are
required to offset each journey. High quality and elegantly designed, with
modern technology specifically integrated to make travelling easier, Lüg
revolutionizes all conventional preconceptions of luggage.
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Mianzi
Mianzi is Swahili for both “bamboo” and “things that are beginning”. Mianzi
Educational Tools Limited produces affordable, eco-friendly and highly
interactive bamboo educational aids and introduces an engaging and
exciting way to teach and learn in African schools. Capitalizing on Africa’s
suitable climatic and geographic conditions for bamboo cultivation, Mianzi’s
teaching aids are environmentally friendly and will help reduce the usage of
harmful plastic educational aids, while generating employment for the local
community. Key products include globes for geography lessons, abacuses
for mathematics, puzzles and alphabet blocks to name just a few, Mianzi’s
educational aids encourage creative teaching and interactive learning
across classrooms in Africa, improving the quality of education and raising
environmental awareness of the community.
MY CSH
MY CSH is a Malaysian (MY) social enterprise with a mission to provide care (C),
serve (S) and recruitment (hire – H) services for school leavers, underachieving
graduates or individuals by offering its members relevant knowledge and
skills in book keeping. Operated on a membership and commission basis,
registered members are provided with training, workshops and internship
opportunities, and most importantly, assistance to secure employment upon
completion. Advertising channels include social media such as Facebook,
print materials such as advertisements in youth magazines and billboards, as
well as television, radio and road-shows. In addition to the financial returns,
MY CSH brings a positive impact on the society by lowering unemployment
rate and improving economic status of the community.
PowKine
PowKine Technology specializes in the design, development and production
of an alternative power supply for mobile phones through the conversion
of kinetic energy into electrical charge. Our initial product, Poke is a
portable mobile phone charger which recharges your phone by converting
kinetic energy, produced by the consumer, into electrical charge through
electrowetting technology. It can be connected to the phone through the
phone’s standard charger and is designed to replace the loss of complete
charge by constantly providing a top-up from its kinetic energy. Poke will be
marketed directly to wholesalers through trade shows and technology trade
conventions as well as other NGOs interested in promoting environmental
awareness. Maintaining and topping up battery charge with user’s own
kinetic energy constantly, Poke is truly “Bringing the Power to YOU”.
Proximus
Audease is a company dedicated to make urban life peaceful and comfortable
through the reduction of noise pollution. “Aud” is English for the Latin root
“audire”, meaning “to hear” or to “to listen”; therefore, “Audease” refers to
the comfort our product brings to the ears. Specializing in production and
marketing of automobile horns, our key product, the Directional Automobile
Presence Alerting System (DAPAS-0.1) is an automobile horn that is
mechanically directed to the intended vehicles. It enables drivers to drive
as they normally do and not disturb pedestrians and people in roadside
buildings based on a technology known as Audio Spotlight. DAPAS-0.1 is a
merit good that can benefit the society through private use. Our ultimate aim
is to transform metropolitan cities into noise free urban centres and create a
better living and working environment for all.
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Relativity
Inky is a product-orientated business that produces a technologically
advanced de-inking machine Aveho that removes cartridge ink from paper
chemically. Aveho, Latin for “to remove”, promotes and encourages the idea
of reuse and recycling to the modern society, reducing our global footprint
while making a profit. Taking approximately 45 seconds to debond ink from
one piece of paper, Aveho is one of the very first of its kind in the world. By
reaching out to educational institutions and large businesses, which constitute
the larger market share in paper consumption, it will promote environmental
awareness to a large audience and reduce paper consumption globally. In
addition, by recycling paper in large quantities, it will help lower operational
costs for institutions and businesses.
U-style Ltd.
U-style Ltd. highly values the variety in people’s lifestyles and identifies the
need to simplify people’s life in the modern world. As a result, we have
created a system that allows customers to mix and choose their dressing
styles accordingly. Our system scans people’s body shapes in 3D images
and matches them with clothing items and accessories from various brands
to create different styling options for people to choose from. Customers
are categorized into normal customers, VIPs and VVIPs based on their
different financial backgrounds and tailored accordingly into an app. The
app is updated regularly to better meet customers’ needs and hope it will
become a worldwide app to help people dress and style with confidence,
convenience and ease.
Voice Recognition Technologies (VRT)
Voice Recognition Technologies Incorporated focuses on revolutionizing
the way people communicate with each other. Our product, InstaSpeak,
can instantly translate any language, thus breaking the barrier that existed
between countries and cultures. It can operate as a stand-alone device or as
a smartphone application for tourists by translating what is heard and said
in real time in a number of languages. Tourists will be able to communicate
with local community when they travel without the trouble of learning a new
language. Stylish, compact and functional, InstaSpeak is a great addition to
anyone’s vacation. VRT Inc. will begin production in San Jose, Costa Rica,
one of the biggest growing tourism industries in the world with an exceptional
growth of 80% in the last two decades.
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University Division
8Infinity
8Infinity specializes in urban rooftop farming using Aquaponics technology
and aim to create and produce sustainable green incubators that help
contribute to a better environment. Our 8Infinity Urban Farm is an organic
food production unit based on aquaponics technology for growing organic
vegetables vertically and fish farming. Utilizing empty rooftops in urban areas,
these urban farms vary in size and water is delivered through pipe work
with small holes drilled at regular intervals to facilitate an even distribution of
nutrient rich water to each grow bed in aquaponics cycle. Free of pesticides
and greenhouse gases, 8Infinity Urban Farm helps reduce water and carbon
footprints, encourages organic food consumption and healthy living, and
nurtures environmental awareness. We are confident that with our passion
for sustainability will bring urban agriculture to the next level, making the
world a healthier and greener environment.
Aarisa
Niwiki is a start-up technology company looking to build the most
comprehensive product database for perishable goods in the world. It is
a community driven, subscription based system that provides consumers
with essential product information such as images, descriptions, nutritional
facts, ingredients and allergy warnings. With an application and website that
links directly to the database, Niwiki introduces a simple, accessible way
to manage dietary requirements. It is a time-saving application for health
conscious shoppers and helps minimize allergic reactions. For manufacturers
and retailers, Niwiki encourages a convenient and uniform way to categorize
and share information. It also helps to reduce marketing and operational costs
by ensuring a more effective supply chain and efficient data management
system.
Archon Medical Technologies
Archon Medical Technologies, designs breakthrough solutions that
improve surgeon performance and patient outcomes. FastStitch is a plier-
like suturing device designed to improve surgical abdominal wall closure.
Currently, abdominal wall closure is done with antiquated tools that have not
changed within the last century. Improper closure could cause a variety of
complications including infection, herniation, and evisceration. Overall, these
complications cost the heath care system 2.5 billion dollars a year in the
United States alone. FastStitch, is a suturing aid that houses the suturing
needle within its jaw, preventing accidental needle-stick injuries. It features a
visual guidance system to help surgeons place sutures more evenly across
the incision, improving the integrity of the closure. FastStitch’s simple design
makes it inexpensive to produce, easy to use and safer for the patients.
CiO
E-Trip is a web-based trip planner that provides optimal scheduling services
for travellers. With a database of up-to-date travel information, travellers can
customize their travel plans easily, conveniently and efficiently. In addition
to travel information, it is also an online platform for travelers to share their
experiences, make recommendations and submit reviews. Travellers can
also check out friends’ travel plans and seek advice. Our unique feature is
the interface on which search results, the optimal schedule, are displayed.
The optimal schedule will display in a form of calendar and gives users a clear
view of how the timetable is organized and allow convenient modification of
schedules. Targeting Chinese travelers who are interested to travel to the
United States, we hope e-Trip will offer travellers a new way to plan their
itineraries and help make their travels simpler.
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Convenient Solutions
eGourmet is a comprehensive online platform for meal planning, recipe
sharing, and a gateway to online grocery shops. It allows users to create,
share and improve recipes in a collaborative manner, and the site reflects
real-life practices of food enthusiasts. The large recipe database offers users
many ideas to create a meal planner according to their needs and preferences.
The aggregation of inventories and prices from partner supermarkets enable
users to create shopping lists and make the most out of any promotions
and seasonal products. eGourmet promotes responsible consumption,
encourages healthier cooking and facilitate a rich exchange of culinary ideas
and information. Revenue is generated from referrals to supermarkets’ online
stores, and users are offered royalty rewards each time their recipes are used
as a basis for a grocery order.
Cubetex Incorporated
Cubetex Incorporated is a specialized watch company that develops and
produces products designed to improve people’s lives. Our key product,
the Cubetex S Series, is a group of affordable and stylish watches that
are equipped with all the essential features of a watch but also include an
innovative voice recording system that can assist you with your daily routines.
Each watch is capable of recording up to 10 seconds and projecting the
voice recording through an alarm clock system, so users are able to record
reminders for specific tasks at specific times. Suitable for everyone, this series
is particularly useful for the elderly to help remind them of their important
day-to-day needs. Cubetex Incorporated strives to design and manufacture
goods that puts emphasis on “Simplicity, Quality and Affordability” – products
that increase efficiency in today’s busy lifestyles.
Donate My Change
Donate My Change is a revolutionary business involving mobile advertising,
social media and charities. Its main service, the Co-oink application, together
with its complementary donation card epitomizes the modern-day lifestyle
and utilizes technology to help those in need in the community. “From change
in your pocket, to changes in the world”, Co-oink is a smartphone application
that links users to charities through an exclusive partnership with high street
retailers. By getting customers’ donation cards scanned at the point of sale,
their change is stored for future donations. This money can be tracked on the
application and be directed to any charity of choice. Users can keep a record
of his/her selected charities’ and can compare and share their activities
via social media such as Facebook. Retailers can also seize this as a CSR
opportunity and utilize Co-oink as a platform for their promotions.
EcoLife
EcoLife focuses on the construction of sustainable and low-cost housing
directed to 18.3 million people that belong to the lowest economic sector
“E” in Mexico. EcoLife houses are made with recycle plastic crates filled
with pet bottles and covered with tarpaulin, offering a thermal, waterproof
and soundproof structure protecting the inhabitants. Each EcoLife house
is approximately 64 square meters and can accommodate four to six
people. Raw construction materials are provided by EcoLife’s sponsors and
inhabitants-to-be will be the main source of manpower in the construction
to encourage community participation. This will minimize construction
costs while maximizing the project’s profit margin. EcoLife Houses will help
alleviate a major housing problem in Mexico by providing affordable, safe
and environmentally friendly housing for the lower income community and
improving their living conditions.
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EON
EONtm creates beautiful home dental products that bring comfort and delight
to all of our users, regardless of age or ability. Our flagship product, the EONtm
Squeeze toothbrush, is ergonomically designed for the fastest growing and
highest spending demographic in the United States – senior citizens. Crafted
especially for the elderly and those with reduced dexterity, Squeeze combines
unparalleled comfort with the convenience of an electric toothbrush, with
dual speeds for sensitive gums. It will be sold both online and through retail
partnerships. We will also work closely with dental professionals to use their
offices as distribution channels. Simple, affordable, and beautifully designed,
Squeeze is the first ergonomic electric toothbrush on the market catering
specifically to the elderly.
FastTrack House
Urbanization often results in skyrocketed land prices and shortage of housing
and people increasingly live in slums and other undesirable living conditions.
FastTrack House offers an innovative, affordable and fast-track housing
solution for lower income groups in India and developing nations, as well
as other disaster-affected communities. A low-cost, energy efficient quality
house made from interlocking concrete blocks, it can be constructed in 7
days. The unique interlocking system means no cement is required, thus,
reducing considerable construction costs. In addition, the concrete blocks
will be made from aggregates obtained from municipal sewage and fly-ash
(by-product from thermal power stations), thereby making our construction
material eco-friendly. For growing cities, FastTrack House is a way forward
to pacify rising living costs and for disaster-struck areas, it is an effective and
efficient form of damage control.
Green Veranda
Nowadays, there is a growing desire to become more environmentally
conscious. However, as a result of development, there are fewer green areas.
In Indonesia’s major cities such as Bandung and Jakarta, a lot of green areas
have been reduced, resulting in more pollution and rise in temperatures. Green
Terrace provides a unique garden construction and consultancy services
using organic crops that contribute to the development of a greener city. Our
gardens are designed to use minimal space and based on the condition of
the land. We fulfill our clients’ needs and encourage the use of organic crops,
such as vegetables plant, herbal, and flower plant. Clients can choose either
a standard pre designed package or opt for a customized one. Green Terrace
can help solve some of the environmental problems we are facing today and
contribute to creating a better living environment.
Greenovators
The 1970 crude oil discovery in Nigeria has driven agriculture into its shell.
The fields are green and the land is fertile, yet the yields are low and the
locally produced rice contains stones and is nearly inedible. The government
has no choice but to import US$2.1 billion of stale and less nutritional rice
per annum to meet local demands. This inspired the establishment of Green
Wealth Innovation Limited (GWI), an agricultural company that uses innovative
monitoring technique, which is a machine drying technique, to cultivate a
hybrid of local and foreign rice, the G Rice. This stoneless rice (G-Rice) is
high quality, cheap and fresh rice that can be produced in large quantities
and supplied to major cities in Nigeria; thus, gradually decrease importation,
tackle poverty and generate employment, which in turn will improve living
conditions.
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Kaizen
Kaizen produces Shurokkha (meaning protection), an affordable, eco-friendly
and disposable sanitary pad made from local bamboo fibers for female factory
workers in Bangladesh. Women form a big part of the workforce in many
industries in Bangladesh and contribute immensely towards the country’s
economic development. Despite this, discussion about menstrual health is
still considered a taboo and the sanitary napkin is a luxurious item for many.
The lack of an affordable, quality sanitary napkin has resulted in unhygienic
menstrual practices, and menstrual disorder is the main reason for absences
from work for female factory workers. We believe that despite socioeconomic
backgrounds, every woman has the right to learn and talk about menstrual
health. Through Shurokkha, we hope to encourage good menstrual care and
practices, which in turn will nurture a more confident and productive female
workforce.
KWIX
Have you ever been frustrated in a busy restaurant because the waiters were
too busy to take your order? Have you decided not to reorder simply because
it was too troublesome to ask for the menu again? Now, you can dine at
your own leisure without these frustrations anymore. KWIX is a smartphone
application that aims to redefine the dining experience by allowing diners to
place an order directly through their own smartphone. This removes the need
to call for a waiter, saving time and frustration. KWIX can work in conjunction
with a restaurant’s existing ordering system, while making use of existing
technologies such as Near-field Communication (NFC), Quick Response
code (QR code) and Location-based Technology. Further enhancing KWIX
as a holistic restaurant management solution is the full iPad POS solution that
seeks to boost restaurant productivity and customer satisfaction.
Magic Cube
Entrepreneurship is a valued attribute in many fields and in China,
Entrepreneurship Fundamentals has even been set as a fundamental
freshman course. However, there are few opportunities for real practice, and
this is where Magic Cube comes in. An education company that specializes
in entrepreneurship education, we offer a unique two-tier training system:
on-campus consignment styled “cube shops” operated and managed by
students and a virtual platform for sharing of experiences and online channel
for their shops. By providing a series of low barrier, risk-free entrepreneurial
opportunities to explore and a platform to facilitate for cross-university
exchanges, students are empowered with knowledge, skills and motivation
to put their entrepreneurial skills into practice. Even for those who are not
geared towards starting their own ventures, the training will equip them with
useful business skills that can be applied in their future careers.
Mi Lingo
A technological breakthrough to the world of travel and communication in
Asia, Mi Lingo allows its users to photograph any forms of text (e.g. signage,
menus etc.) and translate it instantly. The first language translator app
available for Asian languages that does not require an internet connection
to use, it is the most user-friendly and convenient translator of Asian text
anytime, anywhere. Distinct operational modes for different environmental
conditions ensure images of texts are captured at their best for accuracy in
translation. Mi Lingo revitalizes the way we travel in a foreign Asian country,
making travel easier, safer and more enjoyable. It offers an opportunity to
learn a new Asian language, and most importantly, it helps to break down
cultural barriers and promote a better understanding of the languages and
cultures of Asia.
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Mil
Míl provides a comprehensive malnourishment intervention model that
combines business practices with public health theory to improve the
nutritional profile of children between the age of 6 months and 5 years in
Western Hemisphere countries where at least 25% of the population is currently
malnourished. In simple terms, we empower female microentrepreneurs
(FME) to establish a network marketing business to sell high-nutrient foods to
the mothers of malnourished children. Combining World Health Organization
(WHO)-endorsed ready-to-use supplementary foods (RUFs) from Nutriset
with the development of a mobile phone logistics support system (MPLSS)
and a female microentrepreneur (FME) network, Mil seeks to break the
poverty cycle of impoverished communities and become a driving force
against global malnourishment. Improving the health of malnourished children
to ensure physical and cognitive growth will in turn, lead to long-term vitality
and economic prosperity of the country.
MINDink
MINDink is an on-demand digital text book service that socially connects
universities, publishing companies and students, providing them with the
flexibility to take their textbooks with them, and study in a way that suits
their lifestyles. Through an affordable monthly subscription, students can
access all their recommended textbooks digitally both online and offline, and
on whatever devices they prefer. Students can interact, in real time, with
students from other universities studying the same or similar courses, and
share notes and textbook paragraphs via social media such as Twitter and
Facebook. MINDink is a ground-breaking service that will reinvent the way
people discover, interact and share their learning experiences. In addition,
it will also minimize the unauthorized copying and illegal redistribution of
textbook contents. Epitomizing the use of technology in education, MINDink
is “When Facebook and Spofity meet Education”.
Muscot
The snack food industry in Vietnam grosses more than 4,300 billion VND and
continues to thrive. Muscot is a Vietnamese manufacturer specializing in the
production of a fried mushroom snack, known as Choap Choap. Sourced
locally, the mushrooms are vacuumed fried and dried with a centrifugal
dryer to minimize the oil from frying, and then packaged and sold in different
flavours. Targeting the female consumer between 18 – 30, this is a low
calorie, yet delicious snack perfect for the health conscious. Moreover, this
type of mushrooms contains anti-aging properties and can help prevent and
treat several types of illnesses. Choap Choap is the first snack on the market
to use Vietnamese oyster mushroom and an ideal packaged snack young
people can enjoy on all occasions without worrying about its impact on their
weight and health.
Nexus
Nexus is a South Australia based water conservation consultancy that
offers practical advices and affordable water conservation solutions to the
agricultural industry in South Australia. As a one-stop water conservation
solution specialist, our services include surveying, concept design, costs
and risks estimation, construction and installation, and a comprehensive
after service customer support. As South Australia’s water industry looks
to continue to grow rapidly in the future and water prices continue to soar
exponentially, Nexus will be able to secure its position as a leading water
conservation specialist by helping businesses in the agricultural sector to
conserve water and help lower their operational costs.
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Patte
Employee mobility is an important part of all businesses. Long commute to
work, high travel costs and traffic congestion can affect employee’s quality
of living, which in turn, can affect performance. Patte is a new web platform
that facilitates car-pooling for short and medium distances to work within
and between companies. It allows companies to create and manage their
own groups with specific parameters, and delivers statistics reports for future
planning. It can be accessed on any mobile device and all rideshares can
be synchronized with personal calendars. Most importantly, it connects
people in the vicinity to coordinate possible rideshares and uses map-based
matching module to analyze the best match possible. It is a convenient,
sustainable and efficient way to manage commute to work and can reinforce
a company’s corporate image as an eco-friendly company.
Pennies 4 Progress
Pennies 4 Progress (P4P) is a non-profit organization uniting communities
to drive social progress with their daily purchases. We partner with
businesses who add on a simple penny donation on top of each transaction
at their stores. The funds we collect then promote collective impact in the
communities where we work.
Starting in the Triangle region of North Carolina, we support and fund
partnerships, collaborations, and shared impact programs throughout
numerous existing institutions in our community. For businesses, P4P
presents an opportunity to make an effective and efficient social impact that
strengthens brand equity and community outreach. For the community, P4P
offers a simple philanthropic platform that helps fund solutions to our pressing
social problems. Most importantly, it empowers everyday consumers to make
an impact in the world.
Raket
MiLeaf Company Limited is a leading online medical advisor with franchisable
vita-coffee shops. We provide health advice and products, and encourage
our customers to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle. MiLeaf offers two
major services: the MiLeaf network and the MiLeaf café. MiLeaf network
is a specialized online network that is supported by medical professionals,
health related services and organizations, and health product retailers. Here,
members can have consultations, arrange appointments and access the
most updated and accurate health related information. The network is only
accessible at our MiLeaf Cafés, where we offer a wide range of delicious,
vitamin enriched foods and low calorie/cholesterol dishes. MiLeaf strives to
provide customers with healthy food options and online advisory services to
encourage optimized and healthy living.
Sadiya
Sadiya Agro Park is an Indonesian herbs and spices agro park located in
Ubud, Bali. It offers a place for learning and relaxation, designed to encourage
an interactive exploration and appreciation of Indonesia’s herbs, spices and
culture. Visitors can see, touch, smell, taste, plant, harvest, process and
consume all the herbs and spices available and this learning approach is
embedded in all activities and facilities of the park. As modern life becomes
more hectic and stressful, there is a growing interest in agrotourism and
ecotourism, and a genuine desire to get in touch with nature. Sadiya Agro
Park fulfills this by offering visitors a unique and authentic experience of
Indonesia’s natural and cultural heritage. With the tag line “Seasoning your
life”, Sadiya Agro Park is an exciting and flavourful experience for all.
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Share Happiness and Sorrow
Microfluidics detection or diagnosis systems, is one of the latest technologies
that can make a great impact on people’s lives with application in many
different fields. IOT Technology Co., Ltd. currently holds seven patents,
which cover three main parts of microfluidics: micro-chips, driving systems
and detectors. We designed micro disease diagnosis and food detection
devices, which can be used independently or in conjunction with a mobile
device such as a laptop, iPhone, iPad or mobile phones. The devices enable
users to conduct a quick one-touch test on the quality of food or water, and
the diagnosis of common diseases within 20 minutes at any place and time.
Just like having a mobile laboratory with you on the go, users can improve
personal health and wellness conveniently and effectively.
Strata
Strata Vision is a product that helps to ensure personnel entering clean
rooms do not put product at risk by not wearing protective clothing correctly.
It uses photo-recognition technology to detect inappropriate attire or when
protective clothing is worn incorrectly. Strata Vision scans the personnel and
the image is analyzed by Strata’s image processing software. It will then
display the problem area so the worker can adjust the protective clothing until
it is correct before proceeding into the clean room. There is also a log feature
that records the results for future employee reviews. Strata Vision is the first
of its kind on the market and applicable to many industries. It will improve
gowning up procedures tremendously and will help minimize contamination,
which is crucial to the success of some businesses.
Summit Living
Despite its tremendous health benefits, too few aging Americans regularly
attend a gym, and most gyms are designed for a younger audience. Summit
Living® hopes to create a state of art fitness and wellness center inspired
by classical Asian atmospherics, soft martial arts, and fitness routines in
Clearwater, Florida. We provide men and women aged fifty and above an
environment where they can comfortably exercise, socialize, and embrace
their spirituality. We offer personal nutritional counseling, physical training
and therapy, as well as provide a meditative campus our customers can
come to for relaxation, refreshment, and revival - the perfect combination for
an extremely wealthy retirement community. We fill a significant gap in the
market place by providing a special place for the elderly, the fast growing
demographic of gym members, a place specially designed to suit their
needs.
Sustainable MicroFarms*
Sustainable Microfarms offers fully integrated hydroponic systems for
consumer use that consists of an automated electronic nutrient dosing
controller and hydroponic equipment in one convenient package. Our
flagship product is known as the Sustainable MicroFarms Genesis Module.
Our controlled hyroponic systems allow users with no previous knowledge of
hydroponics to adopt the technology and grow fruits, vegetables, and cash
crops successfully. They use up to 90% less water, 60% less nutrients, yet
achieve 10 times the yield of soil agriculture with a minimal level of resources
and labor. Sustainable MicroFarms plans to market this agricultural technology
to the United States consumer hydroponic market via a turnkey business.
This gives consumers access to a higher yielding farming technology and
encourages a more efficient use and management of resources.
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The Hummingbird
Mobile phone has become an indispensable gadget nowadays. With a variety
of applications, it is a source for knowledge and entertainment. When mobile
phones run out of battery, people become anxious, wanting to charge them
immediately. External battery packs offers a solution to this, but their large
sizes often meant an additional load to carry. To provide a more efficient
mobile charging solution, we have created The Hummingbird, a charger that
solves inconveniences associated with the bulkiness and long recharging
time of traditional external battery packs. An ultra-small, fast-charging
and Qi-Wireless capable external battery, it can be recharged within a few
minutes and is capable of delivering infinite power. Charging stations are also
available at conveniently located stores and cafes, making the Hummingbird
an innovative charging solutions ideal for the busy urban lifestyles.
Vietgreeny
Vietgreeny responds to the demand for hygienic and safe vegetables that
are desired by Vietnamese community. Pollution to the land is a problem,
especially with the burning of rice straws after harvesting, and thus, many
prefer to grow their own vegetables to ensure the quality. In response, we have
created three products that can facilitate different needs. For experienced
gardeners, we have clean compost recycled from rice straws for growing
their desired vegetables. For those with limited time, we have ready to eat
fresh sprouts that are high in nutritional value for purchase. For those with
little experiences but keen to try gardeners, we have an all-in-one Sprouter
kit that you can plant and grow at home for your clean vegetable supply. We
believe the eco-friendly approach and variety in our products will secure a
large market share and help improve the living conditions significantly.
Wireless Medical Ltd.
Wireless Medical Limited aims to invent, design and develop pioneering
solutions in healthcare and medicine. Its current product is EasyG – an
innovative, wireless adaptation system for existing electrocardiogram (ECG)
machines. It will make ECG monitoring simpler, faster and safer, offering patients
a more dignified and comfortable experience than the current system. The
wires in the current system take up valuable time to untangle and clean, and
can carry potentially harmful infections. The EasyG system overcomes these
problems with a module, which connects through the original patient wires.
Wireless electrode signals are transmitted from the patient to the adaptor,
which are then converted to signals so it can be processed as normal by the
existing ECG machine. EasyG will save healthcare organisations money and
improve cost effectiveness and efficiency, and minimizes the risk of hospital-
acquired infections in patients.
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Key Supporters
Chairman
Professor Timothy W. Tong, Ph.D.President, PolyU, Hong Kong
Deputy Chairman
Dr Raymond Chan, JPChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Oregon Scientific Global Distribution Ltd., Hong Kong
Dr Che Hung Leong, GBM, GBS, JPChairperson, Standard Working Hours Committee, The Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong
Executive Chairman
Professor Judy TsuiVice President (International and Executive Education), PolyU, Hong Kong
Members
Mr Andrew BrandlerChief Executive Officer, CLP Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong
Professor Kei Biu Chan, MHChairman and Senior Managing Director, Surface Mount Technology (Holdings) Ltd., Hong Kong
Mr Tze Ching Chan, BBS, JPSenior Adviser, The Bank of East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong
Professor Roy Chung, BBS, JPCo-founder & Non-executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., Hong Kong
Ms Sylvia ChungGeneral Manager - Hotel Development and Operations, L-Hotel Management Company Ltd., Hong Kong
Mr David FongManaging Director, Hip Shing Hong Group of Companies, Hong Kong
Emerald Sponsors
Chevalier Group
The Mira Hong Kong
Official Carriers
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited
Steering CommitteeSponsors
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Dr Peter LauChairman & Chief Executive, Giordano International Ltd., Hong Kong
Dr Raymond Leung Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, TDK China Co. Ltd., Greater China
Mrs Mei NgVice-chairperson, Board of Governors, Friends of the Earth (HK), Hong Kong
Mr Jim Thompson, GBSChairman, Crown Worldwide Group, Hong Kong
Dr Kelvin WongExecutive Director & Deputy Managing Director, COSCO Pacific Ltd., Hong Kong
Professor Angelina YuenVice President (Institutional Advancement and Partnership), PolyU, Hong Kong
Dr Philip ZhaiManaging Director, Investment Banking, J.P. Morgan, Hong Kong
Chairman
Professor Judy TsuiVice President (International and Executive Education) PolyU, Hong Kong
Deputy Chairman
Mr Andrew YoungVice President, Marketing & Sales Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong
Members
Dr Yui Lam ChanAssociate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, PolyU, Hong Kong
Dr Stephen EvansAssociate Professor, Faculty of Humanities, PolyU, Hong Kong
Mrs Dorinda FungDirector of Student Affairs, PolyU, Hong Kong
Mr Laurent GutierrezAssociate Professor, School of Design, PolyU, Hong Kong
Mr Eddie HoSenior Programme Manager, Chinese Mainland Affairs, PolyU, Hong Kong
Professor Cecilia LiProfessor, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, PolyU, Hong Kong
Dr Chris LoAssistant Professor, Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, PolyU, Hong Kong
Professor Stephen MakProfessor, Faculty of Construction and Environment, PolyU, Hong Kong
Ms Tracy NgDirector of Communications & Public Affairs, PolyU, Hong Kong
Organizing Committee
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Ir Bart Ahsmann Manager Valorisation, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Professor Alan Barrell Entrepreneur in Residence, Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK
Professor Arthur A. Boni, Ph.D. John R. Thorne Distinguished Career Professor of Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Dr Ken Coates Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Dr Ben M. Corpus, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students, and Associate Professor, Baruch College, The City University of New York, USA
Professor Daan van Eijk Chair Professor of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Professor Richard Leigh Henry AM Vice-President and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), The University of New South Wales, Australia
Professor Dominic Houlihan, OBE Vice Principal - Internationalisation, University of Aberdeen, UK
International Advisors
Mrs Nancy TongAcademic Secretary, Academic Secretariat, PolyU, Hong Kong
Dr Karin WeberAssociate Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, PolyU, Hong Kong
Dr Alwin WongDirector of Institute for Entrepreneurship, PolyU, Hong Kong
Dr Y.H. WongAssociate Professor, Faculty of Business, PolyU, Hong Kong
Ms Kitty YamDirector of Alumni Affairs & Development, PolyU, Hong Kong
Professor Angelina YuenVice President (Institutional Advancement and Partnership), PolyU, Hong Kong
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Professor Bikki Jaggi Professor of Accounting, School of Business Newark-New Brunswick, Rutgers University, USA
Professor Raul Machado-Neto Vice-President for International Cooperation, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Professor Stanton Newman Professor of Health Psychology and Dean of the School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK
Professor Jeffrey Peck Vice Provost of Global Strategies and Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, City University of New York, USA
Professor Dan A. Simunic CGA Chair in Accounting and Professor, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Canada
Professor Raymond Vito Special Assistant to Vice President for Research and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Professor Michael John Worton Vice-Provost (International), UCL (University College London), UK
Short-listing
Ir Bart Ahsmann Manager Valorisation, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Professor Alan Barrell Entrepreneur in Residence, Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK
Professor Jan Bell Weintraub Professor of Accounting, Babson College, USA
Dr Robert Bong Chairman, Sampoerna University Council, Malaysia
Professor Arthur A. Boni, Ph.D. John R. Thorne Distinguished Career Professor of Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Professor Stephen Caddick Vice-Provost (Enterprise), UCL (University College London), UK
Professor Dr Dilek Cetindamar Faculty Member, Sabanci School of Management, Sabanci University, Turkey
Judges
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Dr Annie Chan Principal, CCC Ming Kei College, Hong Kong
Mr Ka Yun Chan Principal, SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School, Hong Kong
Ms Kuby Chan Principal, Munsang College, Hong Kong
Ms Rachel Chan Founder & Chief Catalyst, Innofoco, Hong Kong
Mr A.S. Cheng Principal, Tsun Jin High School, Malaysia
Dr Michael Chow Founder, Cougars Group (Hong Kong) Limited, Hong Kong
Dr Ken Coates Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Mr James Collison In-house IP Attorney, Western Digital, Singapore
Dr Ben M. Corpus, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students and Associate Professor, Baruch College, City University of New York, USA
Mr Timothy Cottrell Head of School, ‘Iolani School, USA
Dr Lorna Jean Edmonds, Ph.D. Executive Advisor, Research Planning and Development, Office of the Vice President Research, University of Ottawa, Canada
Mr Simon Faulkner Principal, American School of Bangkok, Thailand
Ms Valerie Fox Executive Director, Ryerson Digital Media Zone, Ryerson University, Canada
Professor René Gendreau Guest Professor, Department of Marketing, HEC Montreal, Canada
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Dr Feridun Hamdullahpur President and Vice Chancellor, University of Waterloo, Canada
Dr Kai Handel President, Hochschule Konstanz University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Dr Martin Henery Enterprise Academic/Lecturer, Manchester Enterprise Centre, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK
Professor Richard Leigh Henry AM Vice President and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of New South Wales, Australia
Professor Bernard Hon Professor of Manufacturing Systems, School of Engineering, University of Liverpool, UK
Professor Dominic Houlihan, OBE Vice Principal - Internationalisation, University of Aberdeen, UK
Professor Bikki Jaggi Professor of Accounting, School of Business Newark-New Brunswick, Rutgers University, USA
Professor Dylan Jones-Evans Director of Enterprise and Innovation, University of Wales, UK
Mrs Suman Kumar Principal, Bluebells School International, India
Mr Ian Kwan President, PSP Security Company Limited, Hong Kong
Mr Daniel Lai, BBS, JP Government Chief Information Officer, The Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong
Dr Alan Lam Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sengital Limited, Hong Kong
Mr Yu Keung Lau Former Board Member, Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Association, Hong Kong
Ir Dr Kelvin Leung Chief Executive Officer, North Asia Pacific, DHL Global Forwarding (Hong Kong) Limited, Hong Kong
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Professor Guangxian Li Executive Vice President, Sichuan University, P. R. China
Dr Mrs Vandana Lulla Principal, Podar World College, India
Professor Raul Machado-Neto Vice-President for International Cooperation, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Mr Ville Majanen Managing Director, Digi Electronics Limited, Hong Kong
Professor Caroline McMillen Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Newcastle, Australia
Dr Malcolm McVicar Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Central Lancashire, UK
Professor Ross Milbourne Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Dr Ebrahim Mohammed Ahmed Janahi President, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
Dr Mark Mortimer Director, Research and Enterprise, University of York, UK
Professor Stanton Newman Professor of Health Psychology, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK
Mr Chavapas Ongmahutmongkol Adjunct Professor on Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Professor Dato’ Omar Osman Vice Chancellor, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Malaysia
Professor Ir Joniarto Parung Rector, University of Surabaya, Indonesia
Mr Philip Pau Founder and Managing Director, Great Eastern Company Limited, Hong Kong
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Professor Jeffrey Peck Vice Provost of Global Strategies, Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, City University of New York, USA
Dr Otto Poon, BBS, OBE Founder and Chairman, Analogue Group of Companies, Hong Kong
Dr Malcolm Pritchard Principal, The Independent Schools Foundation Academy, Hong Kong
Professor Scott Sheppard Deputy Vice-Chancellor International & Development, Office of the President, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Professor Dan A. Simunic CGA Chair in Accounting and Professor, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Canada
Professor Elmer Sterken Rector, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Professor Euiho Suh Chair, University Evaluation & Management Committee, Professor of Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Korea
Professor Dr Ir Herry Suhardiyanto Rector, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia
Dr David Bohua Tann Head of Department of Urban Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sciences and the Built Environment, London South Bank University, UK
Ms Vicki Thomson Executive Director, Australian Technology Network of Universities, Australia
Professor Daan van Eijk Professor, Applied Ergonomics and Design, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Professor Raymond Vito Special Assistant to Vice President for Research and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Mr Shaun Williams Principal, British International School, Vietnam
Professor Michael John Worton Vice-Provost (International), UCL (University College London), UK
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Professor Xiaobo Wu Dean of School of Management and Director of National Institute for Innovation Management, Zhejiang University, P. R. China
Mr Chi Kong Yeung Vice Chairman, Blue Box Holdings Limited, Hong Kong
Professor Philip Yeung Executive Director, Clothing Industry Training Authority, Hong Kong
Dr Chung-il Yun Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University, and Headmaster, Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, Korea
Semi-Final Competition
Ir Bart Ahsmann Valorisation Manager, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering , Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Professor Arthur A. Boni, Ph.D.* John R. Thorne Distinguished Career Professor of Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Mr Eric Chan* Chief Financial Officer, Sunwah Kingsway Group, Hong Kong
Mr Donald W.H. Choi Managing Director, Nan Fung Development Limited, Hong Kong
Mr Alex Kai Wing Chu Principal, CCC Heep Woh College, Hong Kong
Dr Eric Kwok Keung Chu Chairman, The PolyU DBA Alumni Association Limited, Hong Kong
Mr Alan Chui Chief Operating Officer, Sinoway International Holdings Limited, Hong Kong
Dr Ben M. Corpus, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students and Associate Professor, Baruch College, City University of New York, USA
Mr Dirk Dalichau Chief Operating Officer, Ovolo Group Limited, Hong Kong
Dr Theodore S. Faunce Headmaster, Chinese International School, Hong Kong
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Mr Chester Hoang* Managing Director, Pine Pacific Group, Hong Kong
Professor Dominic Houlihan, OBE Vice Principal - Internationalisation, University of Aberdeen, UK
Professor Bikki Jaggi Professor of Accounting, School of Business Newark-New Brunswick, Rutgers University, USA
Mr Anthony Koo President, AK Consulting, Hong Kong
Mr Edward Kwan* Former Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited, Hong Kong
Mr Kenneth Lam Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hong Kong
Mr Bernard Lau* Managing Director, Pak Hing Loong Company Limited, Hong Kong
Dr Peter Lau*# Chairman and Chief Executive, Giordano International Limited, Hong Kong
Mr Paul Law* Chairman, Olympic Motor Group, Hong Kong
Dr Humphrey Leung* Group Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Systech Limited, Hong Kong
Professor Raul Machado-Neto Vice-President for International Cooperation, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Professor Stanton Newman Professor of Health Psychology and Dean of the School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK
Mr Charles Ng* Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong, The Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong
Professor Jeffrey Peck Vice Provost of Global Strategies and Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, City University of New York, USA
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Professor Dan A. Simunic CGA Chair in Accounting and Professor, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Canada
Dr Cecilia Tsui Chairperson, Chartered Management Institute, Hong Kong Branch, Hong Kong
Professor Raymond Vito Special Assistant to Vice President for Research and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Mr Jim Wardell, FCA Chairman, Wardell & Associates Limited, Hong Kong
Mr Michael Wu Chairman, Creative Asset Management Ltd., Hong Kong
Mr Patrick Kai Cheung Yeung*# Executive Chairman, Asian Capital Holdings Limited, Hong Kong
Final Competition
Professor Alan Barrell Entrepreneur in Residence, Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK
Dr Raymond Chan, JP* Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Oregon Scientific Global Distribution Ltd., Hong Kong
Dr Ken Coates Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Professor Richard Leigh Henry AM Vice President and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of New South Wales, Australia
Dr John Richard Kennard Principal, St. Paul’s College, Hong Kong
Mr Donald Y.S. Lam Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking, Hang Seng Bank Limited, Hong Kong
Mrs Stella Lau, JP Headmistress, Diocesan Girls’ School, Hong Kong
* Chair Judge# Lead Chair Judge
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Mr Joseph Y.W. Pang, JP Senior Advisor, The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Hong Kong
Professor Daan van Eijk Professor, Applied Ergonomics and Design, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
Dr Kelvin Wong* Executive Director & Deputy Managing Director, COSCO Pacific Limited, Hong Kong
Professor Michael John Worton Vice-Provost (International), UCL (University College London), UK
* Chair Judge# Lead Chair Judge