HKUST teams have demonstrated outstanding performance at the 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, receiving a total of 14 awards — including 1 First Prize, 2 Second Prizes, 5 Third Prizes, and 6 Merit Prizes. Congratulations to all our innovators
A special shout-out to TSSSU awardee – ESGuardian Ltd, whose project “Low Carbon Lifestyle with Silica Capsule Technology” won First Prize in the Entrepreneurship Proposal category under the Entrepreneurship Track!
ESGuardian Ltd is committed to promoting a low-carbon lifestyle through its innovative silica capsule technology. Their eco-friendly solution revolutionizes the delivery of active ingredients in hygiene products for both humans and pets. With controlled release upon water contact, the technology maximizes product effectiveness while minimizing environmental impact. Their dedication to sustainability and innovation is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship in building a greener future.
Congratulations to all the HKUST teams for their remarkable achievements!
| Track: Innovation | |
| Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering | |
| Project Name | Award |
| A City Scale Building Energy Simulation Platform | Merit Prize |
| Information Technology | |
| Heterogeneous Multi Robot Systems for Intelligent Marine Life Observation | Second Prize |
| ShepherdStory a Manga Generator with Highly Consistent Looking Characters | Merit Prize |
| Mathematics and Physics / Mechanics and Control Systems | |
| Penguin Buddy | Third Prize |
| An Energy Saving Passive Evaporative Eco Cooling Paint For buildings in Hong Kong | Merit Prize |
| Life Sciences | |
| Cilia Enhanced Flow Steerable Magnetic Guidewire | Third Prize |
| Track: Entrepreneurship | |
| Entrepreneurship Proposal | |
| Next Generation of 3D Bioprinting through A Multimodule Integrated Platform | Merit Prize |
| Startup | |
| Low Carbon Lifestyle with Silica Capsule Technology | First Prize |
| Multifunctional magnetic guidewire with fingertip feedback | Third Prize |
| Microalgae Air Purification and Protection | Third Prize |
| Social Enterprise / Cultural & Creative Services | |
| Food With Benefits Sustainable Upcycled Food | Second Prize |
| Visionary | Third Prize |
| HandsTalk AI Driven Real Time Sign Language Translate App | Merit Prize |
Award list:
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