Secondary School Think and Create Competition 2023/24
Competition Timeline
| First Round | 13 September 2023 | Open for Applications |
| 5 October 2023 | Online Briefing Session cum Talk on AI | |
| 20 October 2023 | Application Deadline | |
| 4 December 2023 | Deadline for Submission of Proposal | |
| Mid-January 2024 | Announcement of First Round Results | |
| Final Round | Mid-March 2024 | Presentation and Prototype Demonstration |
| Late March 2024 | Announcement of Final Round Results | |
| December 2024 | Prize Presentation Ceremony |
Online Briefing Session
| Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Time: | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Format: | Online |
| Content: | Briefing on the competition arrangements, introduction to AI knowledge and its applications, sharing on past awarded prototypes, and a Q&A session | Language: | Cantonese (supplemented with Chinese materials) |
| Target Audience: | Students and teachers interested in the Competition and everyone who would like to know more about AI technologies |
| Registration: | Click here to register for the Online Briefing Session on or before 29 September 2023 |
Eligibility
Application Method
• Secondary 1 to 6 student in 2023/24 school year in Hong Kong and Macau (each team should consist of an instructor and no more than 5 students)
• Each school can present more than 1 team to the Competition
Please complete the Online Application Form on or before 5:00 pm, 20 October 2023
Competition Format
Enquiries
First Round
All participating teams are required to submit a proposal that aligns with the competition theme. The judging panel will shortlist 10 teams to the Final Round.
Final Round
Each shortlisted team is required to develop a prototype based on their proposal, give a presentation and demonstrate the prototype to the judging panel.
All participating teams are required to submit a proposal that aligns with the competition theme. The judging panel will shortlist 10 teams to the Final Round.
Final Round
Each shortlisted team is required to develop a prototype based on their proposal, give a presentation and demonstrate the prototype to the judging panel.
Assessment Criteria
First Round Assessment Criteria:
| Proposal Content (100%) | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Project Objectives | 30% |
| Originality and Creativity | 20% |
| AI Application and Technical Feasibility | 20% | AI Ethics and Social Awareness | 20% |
| Sustainability | 10% |
Final Round Assessment Criteria:
| Prototype (60%) | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Relevancy with the Topic | 10% |
| Technical Skills | 10% |
| Innovative and Creativity | 10% |
| Social Awareness and Sustainability | 10% | Problem Solving Skills | 10% |
| Appearance Design | 10% |
| Presentation (40%) | |
| Presentation Skills | 10% |
| Teamwork | 10% |
| Q & A Session | 20% |
Awards
| The Best AI Award | A trophy, a certificate and gift(s) up to a value of HKD10,000 (1 team) |
| The Spirit of Innovation Award | A trophy, a certificate and gift(s) up to a value of HKD7,000 (1 team) |
| The Technical Challenge Award | A trophy, a certificate and gift(s) up to a value of HKD7,000 (1 team) | The Outstanding Social Awareness Award | A trophy, a certificate and gift(s) up to a value of HKD7,000 (1 team) | Certificate of Merit | A certificate (all finalist teams) |
Frequently Asked Questions
1Can participants form a team with students from different classes/forms?
Yes, participants can form a team with students from different classes/forms at the same school.
2Can participants form a team with students from different secondary schools?
No, all team members should come from the same school.
3Can S6 students join the Competition?
Yes, S6 students in 2023/24 school year are welcome to join this Competition.
4Is there any requirement for the proposal?
The written proposal must be written in Chinese or English and no longer than 10 pages (A4 size). Participants can also use the standard template provided for proposal writing.
5Can participants submit the proposal using other presentation means?
Each participating team is required to submit a written proposal. They may also supplement their proposal with other presentation means, such as presentation slides of no more than 20 pages, a video clip within 3 minutes or any other forms, where appropriate.
6Can participants use existing prototypes of their school to participate in the Competition?
Participants can use existing prototypes of their school after making a declaration. However, prototypes that have won other competitions are not suggested.
7Is there any limitation on the materials for prototype development?
No, participants can use any appropriate materials to develop their prototype.
