The HKSTP x JYCGIF IdeaGO Ideathon 2023 (the ‘Ideathon’), jointly organised by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (‘HKSTP’) and Jennifer Yu Cheng Girls Impact Foundation (‘JYCGIF’), will be held from 11 July to 4 Nov 2023. Under the guidance of industry professionals, participants representing secondary schools or NGOs will learn and adopt design thinking and Innovation and Technology (‘I&T’) to formulate solutions and mockups/prototypes to address health and wellbeing, sustainability (low carbon & green living) and challenges faced by women in society. Participants will compete in teams to propose innovative end-to-end solutions in this pilot Ideathon. We hope teen girls come away from the experience with a deeper understanding of and interest in I&T, new industrialisation and entrepreneurship

Through the Ideathon, participants will

  1. Master the design thinking process, propose end-to-end solutions involving planning, ideation, and mockups/prototypes to address specific challenges.
  2. Gain an in-depth understanding of a challenge stemming from
    1. Health and wellbeing;
    2. Sustainability (Low carbon & green living) or
    3. Issues specific to women in society, all under the guidance of industry professionals.
  3. Learn how I&T can be applied to different situations in real life.
  4. Develop competencies including but not limited to creativity, innovation, collaboration, problem solving, confidence, resilience, and public speaking.
  5. Pursue their full potential and contribute to society. Target: Form 3 to Form 5/Grade 9-11 (academic year 2023/24) teen girls studying in Hong Kong.

IdeaGo Ideathon 2023 - Team Introduction

Team Name:

05 Empower Me

Topic:

Challenges faced by women in society

The Champion and Team Spirit Awards – Empower Me

Carmel Pak U Secondary School

陳惠心
謝詠鍶
葉睿妍

A groundbreaking AI platform revolutionizing career development for mothers. By offering AI-generated CVs and skill matching services, Empower Me empowers mothers to maximize their spare time and unlock their professional potential.

Team Name:

09 ToffeeNutNat

Topic:

Challenges faced by women in society

1st Runner-up and the Most Popular Award

香港真光中學

張希彤
張悅曦
梁思焮

An innovative social project making purchasing menstrual products such as sanitary pads, disposable panties and black skirts, easy and accessible, with the aim of destigmatizing menstruation and normalizing associated purchases and learning, promoting correct health knowledge and concept.

Team Name:

12 Your Way Home

Topic:

Health and wellbeing

2nd Runner-up Winner

Marymount Secondary School

Kristen Ma
Magdalene Tung
Uchiyama Fuuka
Wanda Wong

Harnesses the power of 3D printing to create personalized tracking devices for the elderly. This device, equipped with AI GPS devices and imprinted with images of their loved ones (such as grandchildren), encourages individuals with dementia to wear them, protecting their safety.

Team Name:

02 Sort N Paper

Topic:

Sustainability (Low Carbon & Green Living)

Finalist

Po Leung Kuk Laws Foundation College

Lau Tsoi Man Ariel
Ma Lok Yin
Mok Yuen Shan

Team Name:

06 POWERpuff Girls

Topic:

Health and wellbeing

Finalist

迦密柏雨中學

黃天欣
黃康婷
葉穎芝

 

Team Name:

01 光宗耀組

Topic:

Challenges faced by women in society

基督教香港信義會信義中學

李智文
張天愛
陳慧妍
趙敏婷

 

Team Name:

03 PICT

Topic:

Challenges faced by women in society

保祿六世書院

莊清怡
曾潤琪
陳姵君
伍紀澄

 

Team Name:

04 強心健體

Topic:

Health and wellbeing

救世軍卜維廉中學

劉恩馨
伍嘉怡
張琦茵
朱雅妍

 

Team Name:

07 Comet

Topic:

Health and wellbeing

Pui Ching Middle School

Hui Chi Ching Melanie
Hung Hoi Kiu
Tang Rachel

 

Team Name:

08 Peer Allies

Topic:

Health and wellbeing

宣道會鄭榮之中學

葉式恒
方程儀
邱證瑭

 

Team Name:

10 Oceana

Topic:

Sustainability (Low Carbon & Green Living)

Delia Memorial School (Glee Path)

Khan Tanisha
Prus Angelina
Tasawar Izza Noor

 

Team Name:

11 Earthlings

Topic:

Sustainability (Low Carbon & Green Living)

Delia Memorial School (Broadway)

Catacutan Michaeli Phebe J
Del Rosario Louraine Palatan
Dimla Althea Raine

 

Acknowledgment

Chak Tung, Wong Hiu Laam, Wong Siu Yau Elise, Yim Wing Sum Emily

IdeaGO Ideathon Co-organizers

IdeaGO Ideathon Technical Strategic Partners

IdeaGO Ideathon Supporting Organizations

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