HKUST Fast-track to The Mills Fabrica Techstyle for Social Good 2022

Since 2019, The Mills Fabrica hosts the 'Techstyle For Social Good' International Student Competition annually to drive social impact and sustainable development through awarding techstyle and agrifood prizes to game changing technology ideas from young innovators.

If you are global innovators who want to make a positive impact on our society and have sustainable innovations that transform the way we produce, consume and live, with our planet in mind, here's the exclusive opportunity for HKUST students and recent graduates to seek nomination to the competition!

Details of HKUST Fast-track to The Mills Fabrica Techstyle for Social Good 2022

The competition welcomes HKUST students and recent graduates (individual or team) who are passionate in Techstyle and  Agrifood Tech to apply. For those who would like to enjoy fast-track nomination, please complete our EC Fast-track Form by 11 July 2022 (next Mon).

Click here for HKUST EC Fast-track Form

Key Dates* of The Mills Fabrica Techstyle for Social Good 2022:

• 11 Jul 2022 (Mon): Deadline of HKUST x The Mills Fabrica Fast Track Application
• 14 July 2022 (Thur): Result announcement to the shortlist fast-track applicants (Once confirmed the nomination by HKUST EC, the organizer will send you another application link for submission)
• 31 Aug 2022 (Wed): Official deadline of The Mills Fabrica Techstyle for Social Good 2022

*Tentative schedule is subject to the final arrangement by The Mills Fabrica

Important Notes: 

1. No guarantee on admission of the programme, subject to the overall performance & final decision of The Mills Fabrica.

Details of The Mills Fabrica Techstyle for Social Good 2022

Open to students or recent graduates, the 'Techstyle For Social Good' International Student Competition receives submissions from all over the world, while finalists present their projects to a world-class panel of judges, featuring representatives from Adidas Group & United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Tin Shed Ventures (Patagonia), Material Innovation Initiative, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) etc.

Winners will receive essential support to develop their projects including 3-month residencies at The Mills Fabrica in our spaces either in Hong Kong or London, mentorship, access to flexible coworking space, Fabrica Lab, and exposure opportunities to media, The Mills Fabrica’s industry partners and community through events and showcases, as well as a cash prizes.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Individual and group entries with max. 5 members are welcome
• At least 1 team member must be a current student or graduated within the last 3 years
• At least 1 team member must be available to participate in the final competition
• Disqualification of entries may occur if the requirements are NOT met
• Late submission will NOT be entertained
• For repeated submission, only the latest application is accepted

CATEGORIES:

1. Techstyle

• New materials and supply chain innovations
• Wearable, lifestyle brands, products merging technology and design
• New retail experiences and platforms

2. Agrifood Tech

• Supply chain including agritech, transparency, logistics, distribution and packaging
• Alternative foods/new food brands
• New food retail – food apps, innovative kitchen and retail solutions

Official Application Form (for projects do not need HKUST EC nomination): HERE

Enquiry:  tracyleung@ust.hk (Fast-track) /  contact@themillsfabrica.com (The Mills Fabrica Techstyle for Social Good 2022)

More details of the competition: HERE