This event is organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for the first time as a major initiative to embrace internationalization, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Since its launch, PolyU has raised funds and received sponsorships amounting to over HK$7 million for this new initiative. The inaugural GSC attracted more than 180 teams from secondary schools and universities from 21 countries and territories. Among them, 30 finalist teams have been selected for the University Division and 30 for the Secondary School Division. (see attached for full list)
Extending a warm welcome to the participants, PolyU President Professor Timothy W. Tong also expressed his thanks to the sponsors and supporting organizations. He said, “It is truly impressive to see the widespread support from the community for this initiative and keen participation of students from different parts of the world. I strongly believe that students, through participation in the GSC, can develop innovative entrepreneurship and broaden their international horizon.”
Professor Judy Tsui, Vice President (International and Executive Education), said “We are extremely pleased to host this inaugural competition which provides a unique opportunity for students to demonstrate their business sense and creativity. More importantly, it helps heighten PolyU’s effort in promoting internationalization, innovation and entrepreneurship.”
During their stay in Hong Kong, GSC participants will have ample opportunities interacting with their peers through an array of activities. The comprehensive excursion programme range from educational visits to the Hong Kong Science Park and Cyberport to fun occasions such as Ocean Park visit, Star Ferry Cruise and Tai-chi experience.
Participants can choose from, but not confined to the three sub-themes including Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Environment and Sustainability. Each three- to four-member team is required to present their business proposal with originality and creativity. All 12 finalist teams will be invited to take part in the “Elevator Pitch” which involves a 60-second video shooting for their business products/services. The video will be broadcasted prior to each team’s presentation at the Final on 10 June afternoon.
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Winners of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Commendation Awards as well as the Theme Award and Best of the Best Commercial Award for each Division will be selected and announced on 10 June evening. The awardees will each receive a cash prize, a trophy and a certificate.
The University is grateful to the following sponsors and supporting organizations for their ardent support to the GSC:
Diamond Sponsor
Dr Francis Choi, GBS, JP
Emerald Sponsor
Chevalier Culture & Education Foundation
The Mira Hong Kong
Gold Sponsor
Oregon Scientific (Hong Kong) Limited
Official Carriers
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited
Supporting Organization
The Hong Kong Tourism Board
Co-organizer (for competition on the Chinese mainland)
International Strategic Technology Alliance
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Press Contact : Ms Caroline Tso, Senior Manager, International Affairs
Telephone : (852) 2766 4518
Email : [email protected]
Website : www.polyu.edu.hk/polyuchallenge
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2010 Shortlisted Teams for Secondary School Division
Asia Pacific (15)
1. Christ Church Grammar School, Australia
2. Amity International School, India
3. Jamnabai Narsee School, India
4. Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School, India
5. Podar World School, India
6. Sanskriti School, India
7. The International School Bangalore, India
8. SMA Al Hikmah Full Day School Surabaya, Indonesia
9. St. Laurensia, Indonesia
10. Daewon Foreign Language High School, Korea
11. Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies, Korea
12. Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, Korea
13. Tsun Jin High School Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
14. United World College of South East Asia, Singapore
15. The American School of Bangkok, Thailand
Europe (1)
16. Stockholm International School, Sweden
Greater China (14)
17. Diocesan Boys' School, Hong Kong
18. Diocesan Boys' School, Diocesan Girls' School, Hong Kong
19. Heep Yunn School, Hong Kong
20. La Salle College, Hong Kong
21. Sha Tin College, Hong Kong
22. Shau Kei Wan East Government School, Hong Kong
23. Beijing No.4 High School, P. R. China
24. Changjun Middle School, P. R. China
25. Dalian No.8 Senior High School, P. R. China
26. No.2 Secondary School Attached to East China Normal University, P. R. China
27. Pudong Foreign Language School, P. R. China
28. Shanghai Wusong Senior High School, P. R. China
29. Shanghai Yangpu Senior High School, P. R. China*
30. Wuhan Foreign Languages School, P. R. China
* Withdrawn from GSC 2010
2010 Shortlisted Teams for University Division
Asia Pacific (6)
1. Queensland University of Technology, Australia
2. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India
3. University of Surabaya, Indonesia
4. University Science Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
5. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
6. National University of Singapore, Singapore
Europe (7)
7. American University in Bulgaria, Bulgaria
8. WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany
9. Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
10. University of Groningen, The Netherlands
11. The University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom
12. University College London, United Kingdom
13. University of York, United Kingdom
Greater China (7)
14. Peking University, P. R. China*
15. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
16. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, P. R. China
17. Tsinghua University, P. R. China
18. Wuhan University, P. R. China
19. Xi'an Jiaotong University, P. R. China
20. National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
North America (10)
21. HEC Montréal, Canada
22. McMaster University, Canada
23. Queen's University, Ryerson University, University of Toronto, Canada
24. Queen's University, University of Calgary, York University, Canada
25. University of British Columbia, Canada
26. University of Toronto, Canada
27. University of Waterloo, Canada
28. Johns Hopkins University, USA
29. Princeton University, USA*
30. Purdue University, USA
* Withdrawn from GSC 2010
