HKHS Gerontech Competition 2021/22
2021-09-30
In light of an ageing population in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) has embarked on different elderly housing projects for over 20 years and rolled out the Aging-in-Place (AIP) Scheme in rental estates to advocate the concept of “Ageing in Place”. To help the elderly live an independent and self-reliant retirement life, HKHS is sparing no efforts in promoting gerontechnology.
This year, HKHS is organising the Gerontech Competition again where the scope of the Tertiary Student category has been expanded to both tertiary and university students, thereby encouraging more of the younger generation to design elderly-friendly products through creative ideas and the application of technology and gerontology. The Competition also aims to promote an age-friendly community and inject new impetus into the gerontechnology industry.
The Competition consists of two rounds. Participating teams will first understand the theme of the Competition by taking part in various activities, followed by submission of preliminary design. Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will proceed to Round 2, in which they will receive advice from professionals and take part in elderly visits to learn more about the needs of the elderly for enhancing the practicality of their entries.
Click here to download Proposal Template (Secondary School Students) (Chinese version only)
Click here to download Proposal Template (Tertiary Students) (Chinese version only)
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Online Submission
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Category
The Competition is divided into two categories:
- Secondary School Student# (full-time)
- Tertiary Student (from the VTC Group, Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or Degree programmes)
* Each team consists of no more than 8 persons
# Including Youth College
Organiser
Hong Kong Housing Society
Partnering Organisations
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Association of IT Leaders in Education |
City University of Hong Kong – CityU Apps Lab
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Senior Citizen Home Safety Association |
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong – School of Continuing and Professional Studies
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong – The Nethersole School of Nursing of Faculty of Medicine
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The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong – Department of Computing |
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – The Institute of Active Ageing
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – Centre for Engineering Education Innovation |
The University of Hong Kong - Sau Po Centre on Ageing |
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Tung Wah College
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Vocational Training Council – Innovation and Technology Co-creation Centre |
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Media Partner
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Hong Kong Education City Limited |
Headline Daily |
Sing Tao Daily |
Schedule (Revised)
First Round
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3 - 6 November 2021 |
Touring the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit |
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13 November 2021 (Saturday) |
Application deadline |
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20 November 2021 (Saturday) |
Briefing session cum workshop |
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3 December 2021 (Friday) |
Visiting Housing Society Elderly Resources Centre |
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Mid-December 2021 |
Workshop |
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31 January 2021 (Monday) |
Submission of proposal and video to introduce preliminary design |
Second Round (Due to the latest development of the epidemic, the competition will be postponed. Finalists will be notified separately)
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February – March 2022 |
Announcement of shortlisted teams |
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June 2022 |
Sharing from professionals with shortlisted teams and elderly visit activities |
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17 June 2022 |
Pitching Workshop
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29 June 2022 |
Announcement of the Results and Award Presentation Ceremony |
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July 2022 |
Exhibition showcases winning design |
Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category:
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Gold |
Cash prize $15,000, a trophy and international exchange opportunities |
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Silver |
Cash prize $10,000 and a trophy |
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Bronze |
Cash prize $8,000 and a trophy |
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Merit |
Cash prize $2,000 and a trophy |
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Best Creativity Award |
Cash prize $5,000 and a trophy |
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Best Application Award |
Cash prize $5,000 and a trophy |
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Most Popular Award |
Cash prize $5,000 and a trophy |
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Best Presentation Skills Award |
Cash prize $5,000 and a trophy |
Note:
- Participant who has taken part in at least one workshop or tour and submitted design proposal will receive a certificate as an encouragement.
- Overseas exchanges are subject to the latest epidemic situation.
Enquiry
Tel.: 2217 8383
Fax: 2895 6912
Email: [email protected]
