活動推介
近期活動
Drop and Adopt: Student Hall Donation Collection
IAS Focused Program - Recent Advances on Elliptic and Parabolic Equations
Department of Mathematics - Seminar on Applied Mathematics
- On the Kinetic Description of Objective Molecular Dynamics (OMD): Multiscale Modeling,
Numerics and Data-Driven Applications
Numerics and Data-Driven Applications
IAS Distinguished Lecture - Convex Optimization in Quantitative Finance
PPOL Divisional Seminar
- Transforming Primary Care in Singapore: Addressing Systemic Challenges
Physics Department - High-performance III-V Nonlinear Photonics for Quantum Information and Networking
Postgraduate Student Seminar
- Antimicrobial Mechanisms of Metal Nanoparticles, Phytochemicals and Bacteriocins
Public Research Seminar by Sustainable Energy and Environment Thrust, HKUST(GZ)
- Bio-inspired Smart Aerial Robotics
Public Research Seminar by Sustainable Energy and Environment Thrust, HKUST(GZ)
- Nanoparticle Tracking to Probe Transport in Porous Media
Department of Industrial Engineering & Decision Analytics [Joint IEDA/ISOM] seminar
- Exploiting Random Lead Times in Inventory Systems
Doctor of Business Administration Program - DBA Student Thesis Oral Exam - CEO Beauty Secrets Behind ESG Performance
IoT Thrust Seminar | Misinformation on WhatsApp: Insights from a large data donation program
Marketing Research Seminar Series
- Pre-Training Estimators for Structural Models: Application to Consumer Search
Physics Department - Mechanics of Bacterial and Mammalian Cell Walls
HKUST Engineering Alumni Reunion 2025 (Guangzhou May 24)
Unboxing HKUST Admissions @ SKH Tang Shiu Kin Secondary School
Department of Chemistry - PhD Student Seminar - RNA Structure Characterization and Prediction
Doctor of Business Administration Program - DBA Student Thesis Oral Exam - ESG and consumer attitude towards the firm
Active Neural Perception Workshop
IAS Distinguished Lecture - Metamaterials, Invisibility, & Perfect Lenses: A New World for Electromagnetism
Physics Department - Our decade-long journey to a ‘true’ Weyl semimetal and a spectroscopist’s perspective on quantum material synthesis
Doctor of Business Administration Program - DBA Student Thesis Oral Exam - Predicting Financial Restatements: Signals from Conference Calls
Fintech PhD Thesis Examination | Two Essays in Asset Pricing and FinTech: Out-of-Sample Equity Premium Predictability and Stock Co-jump Networks with Mixed Membership
進行中的活動
LinkedIn Learning at HKUST 2024
Don't Trash It, Transform It: Unleash the Magic of Upcycling
EMIA2200 Introduction to Digital Media - Student Project Exhibition
重見龍城攝影展 Dragon's Tales Photo Exhibition
非科大主辦的活動
這些活動由政府等非科大社主辦,並由科大協助推廣。
Elevator Pitch International Competition 2025
Global AI Challenge for Building E&M Facilities 2025
11th Annual Student Poster Contest of the APRU Global Health Program
Hong Kong ICT Awards 2025: Smart Mobility Award
Hong Kong ICT Awards 2025: ICT Startup Award
The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge Reimagining Textile Recycling - Unleashing the Potential of Cotton Powder
The Mills Fabrica is partnering with a renowned American retail corporation to explore innovative uses for cellulose-based textile waste obtained from upcycling cotton-polyester blended garments. We welcome early-stage ideas from around the world that can leverage cellulosic powder for applications beyond the textile sector. The winning idea will be awarded USD $20,000 by the American retail corporation to advance their solution.
The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge is currently accepting applications until June 30, 2025. Don't miss this golden opportunity to bring your idea to life, join the challenge today!
01: THE MILLS FABRICA INNOVATION CHALLENGE
The Challenge
The textiles and apparel industry significantly contributes to climate change, with its environmental footprint steadily on the rise. It generates 8–10% of global carbon emissions, superseding emissions from the aviation and shipping industries combined.* This underscores the pressing need for innovative solutions and eco-friendly practices to address and reduce these environmental impacts.
For this global competition, we are focusing on waste generated from cotton-polyester blends. These materials are widely used for their durability and cost-effectiveness; however, their mixed composition poses recycling challenges. Yet, the separation process actually yields cellulose powder, a versatile substance that can find applications beyond textiles. We are seeking solutions that strive to discover innovative uses for cellulose powder, exploring its potential across various industries, like:
- Food ingredients: enhancing nutritional profiles or serving as a functional ingredient.
- Home Furnishings: developing eco-friendly upholstery or other household items.
- Interior Design: creating sustainable décor solutions.
- Building Materials: investigating its potential in construction or insulation materials.
... and more. Surprise us with your creative ideas!
In terms of judging criteria, every submission will undergo assessment across three key areas:
- Innovation:
- The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the solution has to be 3 or above.
- Consideration will be given to novel ideas, advanced technologies, and effective problem-solving capabilities.
- Scalability:
- The potential for growth and expansion.
- Applications should demonstrate market potential, operational capacity for larger implementation, and a clear growth strategy.
- Sustainability:
- The environmental, social, and economic impacts of the solution.
- Projects should minimise environmental harm, promote social equity, and present a viable long-term business model.
Benefits for Innovators
The Mills Fabrica Innovation Challenge aims to unlock transformative sustainability solutions through strategic collaborations between startups and corporates, empowering innovators to:
- Provide innovative solutions designed to meet the demands of industry-leading corporations.
- Gain recognition and engage with a panel of industry experts.
- Explore potential partnership opportunities with an international retail corporation.
- Stand a chance to win a prize of USD $20,000 to further develop their sustainable solution!
Timeline - What to expect:
- Application: Now until 30-June
- 1st round screening announcement: 31-July
- Finalist announcement: First week of September
- Final Pitching Day: 17-Oct
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsUsTTyD9fREdFuy9GgpSDfLjZ2XIZizFyH5c7qZlskZ3q1w/viewform
Enquiry: contact@themillsfabrica.com
- The Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the solution has to be 3 or above.
- Consideration will be given to novel ideas, advanced technologies, and effective problem-solving capabilities.
- The potential for growth and expansion.
- Applications should demonstrate market potential, operational capacity for larger implementation, and a clear growth strategy.
- The environmental, social, and economic impacts of the solution.
- Projects should minimise environmental harm, promote social equity, and present a viable long-term business model.
Timeline - What to expect: