VTC Smart City and STEAM

Challenge Cup 2026

Building Smart and Sustainable Future City

VTC Smart City and STEAM Challenge Cup 2026 is to encourage students to use their creativities and apply STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) knowledges to develop feasible and innovative technologies solutions to solve different problems. It aims to actively promote STEAM education and promote sustainable development of smart cities.

The theme for this year is “Building Smart and Sustainable Future City”. In this challenge, we inspire students to conceptualize innovative ideas, applying their creativity and STEAM expertise to improve the quality of life for citizens. This includes a focus on advancing environmental sustainability and delivering practical, sustainable solutions for a greener future.

THEMES AND ELIGIBILITY

OUR CHALLENGE

SECONDARY SCHOOL CATEGORY

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• Each project team shall consist of 3 to 5 students from the same secondary school. Each project team shall invite a teacher or an instructor from the participating school as its contact point with the Competition Secretariat for all the matters relating to the Competition. Each participating secondary school may nominate only one team for the Competition.​


• The proposal must be an original work of the project team. By submitting an application to the Competition, the participants agree that the copyright in the entries shall vest upon Smart City Innovation Centre and STEAM Education Centre absolutely.


• In case of disputes, the Organiser reserves the rights of final decision, including suspending, terminating or changing details of the Competition and its terms and conditions without prior notice.


• Please see the Terms and Conditions for details.

YOUR CHALLENGE JOURNEY (Secondary School Category)

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

1st Round

• Format:

Presentation: Create a PowerPoint presentation that does not exceed 15 slides.

Video: Includes an introductory video of up to 2 minutes in length.

The total size of submitted files must not exceed 1GB.



• Submission Guideline:

Proposal should address the following points:

1. PROBLEM STATEMENT

2. IDEA

3. BENEFITS

4. IMPLEMENTATION

Final Round

• Update Proposal Content: Revise and enhance the content of your initial proposal based on feedback and insights gained.


• Prototype Presentation: Include a prototype or visual representation of your idea to illustrate its functionality and design.


• Presentations will be conducted face-to-face in front of the judges.


• The total size of submitted files must not exceed 1GB.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1st Round

	Innovation	25%
	Theme Relevane	20%
	Green	15%
	Impacts on Society or Industry	10%
	Smart Technology Applications and Feasibility	20%
	Presentation	10%

Final Round

	Innovation	20%
	Theme Relevane	10%
	Green	15%
	Impacts on Society or Industry	15%
	Prototype	10%
	Smart Technology Applications and Feasibility	20%
	Presentation	10%

PRIZES

Supporting Organisation

ENQUIRY

For inquiries, please contact our responsible colleague:

2436-8395

smartcity@vtc.edu.hk