Official Launch: SINO x HKUST Living Lab Competition
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SINOVATION x HKUST Living Lab Competition
Ready to transform your AI ideas into real-world solutions and win big while you're at it? This is your chance! What’s more, attractive cash prizes are up for grabs.
Does this sound like an enticing offer? If yes, keep reading and join the competition NOW!
All HKUST UG and TPG students are welcome to join the competition.
Submit Your Proposal
Get yourself into teams of 2-4 and submit your proposal by slecting ONE problem statement. Please be reminded that it must be in POWERPOINT format (Disclaimer: We CANNOT accept individual entries, and at least one team member MUST possess proficiency in Cantonese to ensure effective communication with Sino staff.)
SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL HERE
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 18 Nov 2025
What to Expect?
Create a proposal focused on AI SOLUTIONS that enhance OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY and CUSTOMER SATISFACTION for SINO properties, such as hotels, leasing or property management services of SINO.
Your proposal will be reviewed by a judging panel comprising SINO and HKUST members, where the top 4 student teams will be selected.
Then:
- December: Shortlisted student teams will meet SINO staff for the “Workshop 1” at Sino Inno Lab for training and starting on the prototype phase 1.
- January:
- Deadline for initial prototype phase 1 ideas, where SINO staff will collaborate with the student team to co-create, offer feedback, and mentor them on their initial project ideas, culminating in a joint presentation.
- "Workshop 2" at Hong Kong Science and Technology Park regarding AI, and get coached by industry experts.
- Amend prototype ideas and create a video for pitching with SINO staff and Student Teams to submit a video pitch to explain their design logic and receive feedback.
- February: Prototype Phase 2 to commence and allow for student teams to refine their prototypes under Sino Staff mentoring.
- March:
- “Workshop 3” at Hong Kong Productivity Council for visiting their AI and Robotics Lab, as well as learning real-world business case study.
- Dry-run rehearsal for final pitching
- April: Final pitch and compete for the championship, to take place with an award ceremony. The Evaluation criteria will focus on 1: feasibility (30%), 2: cost-effectiveness (30%), 3: innovativeness (30%), and 4: presentation skills (10%). BONUS points for teamwork (10%).
What are the Benefits?
Real World Mentorship: Students can work with the staff under different departments, from the leading property developer to receiving guidance from them.
Attractive Cash Prize: The total cash prize is over HKD 100K.
See Your Idea Come to Life and Media exposure by Sino: Students can have a chance to understand the real-world challenges and have their solution implemented in the real world with budgets.
Contact us at ssc@ust.hk if you have questions