Call for Entries – HKUST Info Challenge 2020

Due to the explosion of information nowadays, acquiring accurate information is a significant challenge to every business and institution. The HKUST Info Challenge is now open for entries and we are asking you to find a way to obtain vast amount of information quickly and accurately. All students are invited to participate.

Contestants will be provided with a list of preliminary information (sample) and will be asked to fill the gaps within 72 hours. Contestants are encouraged to come up with an automated method to acquire the information. Students who completed the entire list will be awarded HK$1,000 and the HKUST Info Challenge certificate. A Grand Prize of HK$2,000 will be awarded to the contestant with the most accurate, fully completed list.

Rewards:

70% completion: HK$500 and certificate

Full completion: HK$1,000 and certificate

Grand Prize (Most accurate and full completion): HK$2,000 and certificate

Eligibility: All HKUST Students

Deadline for application: xxxx 2020

Application Procedure: Please apply through the online form HERE.

Rules:

The list must be completed with at least 70% accuracy to be considered by the University.

In submitting their entries, contestants grant permission to the University to take, and have, full and free use of the information within.

Thank you for your attention. Looking forward to your participation!