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Gala Ceremony22-28 JUNE 2013 HONG KONG

International Affairs Office | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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About PolyU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge 2

The Programme: Gala Ceremony 3

2013 Shortlisted teams 4

Secondary School Division 4

University Division 5

Project Synopsis 6

Key Supporters 38

Sponsors 38

Steering Committee 39

Organizing Committee 41

International Advisors 43

Judges

Shortlisting 45

Semi-Final 52

Final 56

Content

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About PolyU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge

Host Professor Timothy W. Tong, Ph.D.

President of PolyU

7.00 p.m. Cocktail Reception

7.45 p.m. All guests be seated

7.50 p.m. Welcome Speech

By Professor Timothy W. Tong, Ph.D.

Presentation of Appreciation to Sponsors &

Supporting Organisation

Video Preview: “GSC – The making of”

Dinner commences

Best of the Best Elevator Pitch Award

Onsite voting for final winners during dinner

Group Photos

9.00 p.m. Presentation of Awards

- Secondary School Division

- University Division

10.00 p.m. End of Dinner

The Programme: Gala Ceremony

PolyU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge

(GSC) is a first-of-its-kind global business plan competition

organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for

able students worldwide. This global competition is staged for

university and secondary school students to present their creative

ideas with business flair and to compete in front of successful

entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. More importantly, this is a

unique opportunity for turning sparkling ideas into real innovative

products and services.

In the third Challenge, GSC 2013 attracted 228 teams from

34 countries. Each submission has gone through stringent

paper assessments moderated and judged by academics and

entrepreneurs from around the world.

A total of 62 shortlisted teams with over 240 contestants from the

Secondary and University Divisions have been invited for the Semi-

final and Final rounds, to be held on PolyU campus between 22 and

28 June 2013. They have also participated in an array of tailored

activities to experience the culture, innovation and entrepreneurial

spirit of Hong Kong. This booklet encapsulates the hard work by

these aspiring young people and acknowledges all key supporters

to GSC 2013.

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University Division

Africa (1)1 Nigeria Obafemi Awolowo University

Asia Pacific (13)2 Australia Queensland University of Technology3 University of Adelaide

4 University of Technology, Sydney / University of Western Sydney / University of Wollongong

5 University of Western Sydney6 Bangladesh University of Dhaka7 India Indian Institute of Technology Madras8 Indonesia Ciputra University9 Institute of Technology, Bandung10 Malaysia / Australia Taylor's University / Monash University11 Philippines University of the Philippines, Diliman12 Singapore National University of Singapore13 Vietnam Foreign Trade University14 Hoa Sen University

Europe (5)15 Czech Republic Brno University of Technology16 Ireland Dublin Institute of Technology17 United Kingdom Newcastle University18 University College London19 University of Leeds

Greater China (3)20 Chinese Mainland Southeast University21 Xiamen University22 Hong Kong SAR The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

North America (9)23 Canada University of Toronto24 Mexico Tecnológico de Monterrey - Campus Toluca25 United States Johns Hopkins University26 North Carolina State University27 The University of Tampa28 University of Florida29 University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign /

University of Pennsylvania30 University of Southern California*31 Virginia Tech

Africa (1)

1 South Africa African Leadership Academy

Asia Pacific (16)2 Australia Presbyterian Ladies' College3 Bangladesh William Carey Academy4 India Ebenezer International School, Bangalore

5Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School

6 The International School Bangalore7 The Shri Ram School8 Indonesia Petra 2 Senior High School9 Santa Laurensia High School10 Korea, South Cheongshim International Academy11 Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies12 Malaysia Hin Hua High School

13Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Seafield / Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kota Kemuning*

14 SMJK Yu Hua, Kajang15 Taylor's College Canadian Pre-University16 Singapore Singapore American School

17Thailand / Korea, South

Baan Huay Sala School / Seoul International School

Central America and the Caribbean (1)18 Costa Rica Lincoln School

Europe (5)19 Norway Nøtterøy Videregående Skole20 United Kingdom Abingdon School21 Hills Road Sixth Form College22 Torquay Girls' Grammar School23 Withington Girls' School

Greater China (6)24 Chinese Mainland American International School of Guangzhou25 Shanghai High School International Division26 Hong Kong SAR Munsang College27 Sha Tin College28 St. Paul's Co-educational College29 TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College

North America (2)

30Canada Colonel By Secondary School / Merivale High

School31 United States Peoria Christian School

GSC 2013 Shortlisted TeamsSecondary School Division

*withdraw from GSC 2013

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Project SynopsisSecondary School Division

Agreen

Animanure is an eco-friendly enterprise in Korea that aims to provide

an excellent solution for both manure treatment and fertilizer production

through an innovative liquidation process. By transforming animal waste into

nutrient-rich, 100% organic manure for plants, and selling them at a nominal

price to farmers, Animanure is a self-sustainable operation that minimizes

environmental pollution, and most importantly, helps local agricultural

industries to thrive. With one of the highest consumption of fertilizers in the

world and its current overwhelming demand for organic produce, Korea is a

perfect market to establish Animanure. An economical and eco-friendly way

of manure treatment for ranchers, the process produces an odorless and

efficient liquefied fertilizer that serves as a very affordable, organic alternative

to chemical fertilizers.

AlgaeLamps

Algae Australia is a modern, innovative company that focuses on creating user

customized, sustainable and affordable forms of lighting. Our Bioluminescent

Algae Block Light offers a simple, yet innovative lighting solution for home,

garden or office. Bioluminescent Algae Block Light’s cubed form allows

customers to be creative in lighting their spaces. Used as a singular cube

or in multiples to build a larger body of lights, they can be attached to

walls or ceilings offering endless design possibilities. Rapid reproduction of

bioluminescent algae and the oxygen production as they breed allow for low

production costs and offer a low maintenance, environmentally friendly lighting

option which is a solid competitor with mainstream lighting. Bioluminescent

lighting isn’t just a fad, it represents a new and innovative way of living for the

future.

Apex

Apex is a company that develops and produces Pennacle smartpen, a

product that revitalizes traditional note-taking with technology. It automatically

digitize handwritten notes which can later be transferred to a computer via

a USB cable. Sleek and light-weighted, Pennacle smartpen allows users to

generate, store and organize digital copies – all while taking notes on paper.

For those who relish the spontaneity and convenience of conventional pen-

and-paper usage yet find written notes susceptible to damage and difficult to

archive systematically, Pennacle smartpen offers a solution to the problem.

Exquisitely tailored, Pennacle smartpen is the perfect companion for students

and professionals. Complimentary engraving services is available upon

purchase, making Pennacle smartpen an innovative and highly personalized

product, perfect for personal use and as gifts.

Arsenic

Partying with your friends may be one of your favourite past time, but what if your

friend is in Hong Kong or New York? That is where Midas Solution comes in.

We offer 3-dimensional experiences for our customers by using 3D projectors

and broadcasting feeds from another country through a network. For club-

goers, this means you can party with your friends as if he or she is right next to

you. Likewise we offer wedding packages using the same technology where

you can have your wedding at your dream destination and your friends and

relatives in other countries can see you as though you are right next to them.

As part of our corporate social responsibility, rural communities and schools

can access other cities or countries and learn about them via 3D tours,

encouraging cross-cultural exchanges and facilitating e-tourism.

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Beginners’ Luck

Beginners’ Luck has designed a new product range, Comforheels, a

fashionable, multi-functioning shoe that offers complete comfort. Women

today take on a variety of roles and duties within one day - ranging from an

important business meeting, running family errands during lunch break or

socializing with friends at night. Many women desire comfortable yet trendy

heels and Comforheels is a perfect marriage between fashion and comfort.

Stylishly designed, they are high-heeled shoes (currently a “wedge”) where

the heels can be detached to become flat shoes. Its unique lock and key

mechanism means that customers can also create their own unique designs

by mixing and matching different heels and styles. Chic, comfortable and

affordable, Comforheels is adaptable for many occasions and will help

minimize any injuries and associated costs relating to wearing heels.

C&C

Developed by Rovine Sendirian Berhad, F.I.S.H. (Fat Is So Horrible) is a

smartphone application that helps users to establish a healthy lifestyle. The

application offers detailed diet tips, diet recipes and a calorie food list that is

monitored by experienced dieticians and nutritionists to help users keep a

balanced diet. Information is updated frequently and users can have online

consultations with health professionals. With access to important health

information just a touch away, F.I.S.H. is a perfect application for urban

professionals to maintain a healthy lifestyle, in particular, female professionals,

where appearances of a slim figure often help boosts self esteem. With

reasonable prices and our customer-orientated services, we are confident

that F.I.S.H will attract a large market share and possess a competitive edge

over similar products on the market.

Chargers

Getting into a university is the mission of many high schools students globally

and the dynamic environment of America’s colleges and universities is

attracting many students from all around the world. While there are many

websites that provide information for American students, there are not many

that are designed specifically for international student looking to study in

America. Veritas will be a pioneer in this, with its vast online database of online

college admission information and step-by-step guidance for admissions

process designed exclusively for international high school students. With

university-specific reviews, relevant blogs, online counseling and many more,

Veritas is an affordable membership based one-stop online platform for all

the insider’s information and practical tips on studying in America.

Conquest

Regeneration Sports is the first sports equipment manufacturer in the world

to make sports equipment primarily out of recycled materials. Based in

Bangalore, a city where waste accumulation is a rising issue, we work together

with the community to clean up the city and create durable products from

the wastes. By segregating and making use of what is essentially unwanted

garbage, we adopt a socially responsible approach in both our operation

and production. We give athletes, everyday civilians, and larger institutions

such as schools an opportunity to contribute and help preserve Bangalore’s

status as India’s “Green City” by using our products such as balls, bats and

racquets to name a few, and thereby help reduce local waste accumulation

as much as possible.

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D’CibunX

Dalsté Consultancy is a consultancy company based in Indonesia, more

specifically East Java, which offers advice to companies with regards to

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Many large corporations are now

beginning to realize the importance and positive business benefits of CSR, and

Dalsté provides comprehensive analyses and consultations for companies to

become either more CSR orientated or improvise their current CSR strategy

to generate a bigger social impact. We work closely with our clients according

to their needs, and also specializes in CSR strategies and initiatives relating to

the “improvements of work environments”. Targeting the middle and larger-

size companies in East Java, Dalsté promotes and educates the corporate

community about the benefits of CSR, and in particular, the long term benefits,

while nurturing our own brand as a CSR expert in East Java.

Eco Dream

Eco Dream is a recycling company in Malaysia that specializes in collecting

recyclable items and turning them into works of art. People are encouraged

to donate unwanted goods at easily accessible recycling vending machines

across the country. The goods are recycled and used to create trendy and

appealing handicrafts which are then sold in Eco Dream shops. Each individual

who recycles can collect merit points as part of an award system Aimed to

improve the awareness of recycling among the Malaysian public, this initiative

will educate the community on the benefits of recycling, and how rewarding

and convenient it can be. The initiative will also foster a positive social impact,

as people who have donated, or have purchased the handicrafts will feel

good about the positive contribution they have made to help protect the

environment.

Emerald

Emerald introduces the latest cleaning invention on the market – The Mullers,

which stands for multi-functional cleaners. By integrating cleaning agents

and a wide range of extension tools such as sponge, microfiber towel and

many others that can be attached to the gloves, customers will be able to

use The Mullers to accomplish a multitude of cleaning tasks – from washing

dishes, wiping tables to polishing windows to name just a few. Aimed to

target big Indonesian cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Denpasar and others

where hygiene is a priority, The Mullers will be sold at the cleaning section

of major hypermarket chains such as Hypermart, Carrefour, and Giant. Say

goodbye to inconvenience in cleaning, The Mullers will revolutionize the way

we clean!

Ener-G

Ener-G Limited has developed a new sustainable way of producing

clean renewable energy by using electrical generation. Our first product

“AutoEner-G” is a road roller system, which can be installed on the roads’

surfaces at the entries and exits of busy car parks. The kinetic energy created

from the movement of cars over the rollers will be converted into electrical

energy and collected by a transformer system to facilitate the electrical

requirements of the car park. Targeting major car parks with high traffic flows

initially, the system will save operators money on their electricity bills and

help to promote their green credentials. An innovative environmentally friendly

technology for the commercial market, “AutoEner-G” offers a sustainable and

economically viable solution that minimizes carbon dioxide in the environment

and encourages the use of an existing renewable energy resource.

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Epicureans

Malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases are extremely severe in India.

According to the latest WHO report, 80.5% of the 1.2 billion Indian populations

live at risk of contracting malaria, and 1,000 people die annually from malaria.

Despite advancement in medical technology, WHO forecasts global warming

will increase malaria in coming years. In response to the severity of mosquito-

borne diseases, India based company, MegaCatchers created V-Trap, an

inexpensive, effective, and physiologically friendly mosquito eliminator. By

luring mosquitoes to its built-in glue trap made up of octenol, lactic acid and

CO2, which are mosquito attractants but proven to be harmless to the human

body, V-Trap baits and eliminates mosquitoes easily, safely and effectively.

Product demonstrations, print marketing and distribution of free samples will

form part of the promotion plan for the product.

Fast Parking, Vast Campaign

Fast Parking Service is a system designed to shorten the time required in

searching for a parking space in urban Hong Kong. Sensors are installed in

each parking stalls in car parks and details of any vacancies detected will be

sent to the central system. Drivers are able to download our application from

major Apps stores and check for vacancies on the go. As the world economy

recovers from the financial tsunami, more people are willing to purchase cars

for personal use but new car parks are not being built. Such a system will

help shorten the waiting time and minimize the frustration of finding available

car parking for many car owners.

Fionix Sound Solutions

Fionix, a sounds systems manufacturer based in Seattle, Washington, brings

a revolutionary form of audio production to the market: the plasma speaker.

The plasma speaker defines the next generation of audio production,

superseding modern high-end speakers in terms of sound quality, and

displaying a glowing plasma arc for aesthetic effect. Designed and packaged

as plasma-based complete home audio systems with a choice of basic and

advanced versions, customers are also offered personalized installation and

on-site audio support. Marketed in selected audio retailers as well as online via

a website, revenue generated will become financial assistance for struggling

local symphonic orchestras in the country. An opportunity to create a unique

and cutting-edge audio experience for your home while supporting the local

music community, Fionix is a win-win situation for all.

Frii UB

Frii UB introduces an exciting, new and innovative solution for wireless sound

transmission. Based in Norway, Frii UB’s key product, Frii, makes it possible

to transfer music and other sound files to all manner of sound systems from

any sound source with the aid of wireless Bluetooth technology. It consists of

two plug-in units for wireless sound transmission, a transmitter and a receiver.

This makes it possible for the user to play music on all sounds systems

wirelessly thus allowing the user to move around freely. Not only is Frii visually

appealing and helps minimize clutter, the sound quality is fully comparable

to that which you can attain with common sound cables. User-friendly and

unique, Frii will become the wireless transmission accessory of choice for the

entire western world.

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Fusion Food Cooperative

Fusion Food Cooperative (FFC), is a student-run social enterprise in

northeastern Thailand that produces, processes, and sells take-out food at

a local school. The key snack is Kimbab (a seaweed and rice roll) which

is a Korean style sushi roll made with Thai ingredients sourced locally. Not

only does it introduce a new type of healthy snack to local villagers, it also

meets a social purpose by encouraging rural students who are interested in

business activities to develop their business acumen. FFC seeks to expand by

establishing new sales locations, increasing operation cycles and introducing

new products. It will also strive to involve more students, and empower

them with relevant knowledge and skills so a similar business model can be

replicated and put in operation in other schools within the region.

Generic Pharmaceuticals

Every year, thousands of people die from common diseases because they

cannot afford treatment in Bangladesh. Generic Pharmaceuticals intends to

change this by providing medicine in its generic form, i.e. drugs sold by their

chemical names but are equal in dosage and quality as branded drugs, which

will lower the costs significantly. We will start by addressing the healthcare

needs of the poor in the slums of Chittagong by producing Paracetamol,

a mild analgesic that is used to treat fever and pain, and one of the most

commonly consumed drugs in the country. Outlets will be established so

the medicine can be easily accessible and free monthly health clinics will be

organized as part of the outreach. Basic health services should be a right for

all people and we wish to help to achieve this.

HoneyC

Power Park is a theme park set up by HoneyC Company Limited designed

to include both entertaining and educational elements. We are aware of the

fact that young people nowadays are global citizens and thus, the promotion

of energy saving and environmental protection is an important responsibility

shared by all. The Park’s facilities and key highlights such as 4D Cinema,

Skateboard Roller Coaster Ride, Riding RUSH and Bicycle Powered Generator

are designed to be energy efficient and if possible, help generate electricity

to facilitate the park’s operational requirements for light, heat, air conditioning

and LED displays. Together with an environmentally-friendly restaurant and

recyclable souvenirs, Power Park will become the leader in edutainment and

make great contributions to the educational and environmental industries.

Indian Futuristic Solutions

Migration from rural to urban India has caused a sharp increase in urban

population, resulting in an increase in the volume of waste generated, and

pollution has worsened due to the lack of an effective waste management

system. To combat this, Saaf Kar Enterprises Pvt. Ltd offers a one-stop shop

solution for waste management in urban India. Partnering with recycling

factories, wastes are collected and recycled where possible. Organic wastes

are obtained by vermiculture and composting procedures to be packaged

and sold to farmers and agricultural institutions, while inorganic wastes are

disposed of accordingly. This project addresses urban India’s problematic

waste management by providing an effective and rationally priced waste

management system. It also illustrates an eco-friendly, sustainable and

profitable waste management solution is achievable for a country of more

than a billion!

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Inspire*

Thermotech is a revolutionary product that can heat up water without using

any external electrical source. The first of its kind on the market, it acts like a

portable kettle with features of an ordinary thermos flask. With a built-in digital

thermometer, dynamo and other heating elements, users are able to heat up

water to their desired temperatures at any time and place by turning the dial

of the dynamo with a maximum of 30 times. Targeting the China market,

where drinking hot tea (and now coffee) is very much part of everyday life

and culture, Thermotech has the potential to acquire a very large market

share. Compact, convenient and easy to use, Thermotech is a stylish and

eco-friendly product that allows people to enjoy their favourite beverage in its

hottest form wherever and whenever.

iUtility

“ELAS” is an innovative, eco-friendly shampoo bottle designed to minimize

wastage. Using air pressure and a piston mechanism, “ELAS” squeezes

shampoo out of the bottle unconventionally, allowing customers to use

100% of its content. The label “ELAS” was derived from “elasticity”, due to

the special composition of the material used in the product and the ability

to elongate to three-folds for use. Offering the choice of biodegradable

plastic when the company is more well-established means a more positive

impact on the environment. Affordable and creatively designed, “ELAS” has

an immense advantage over the conventional shampoo bottles and offers

a great opportunity to attract end users’ attention - it minimizes wastage,

reduces production cost and creates a fashionable new life style .

Knovera

InspireSource is an online student crowdsourcing platform based in

Ottawa, Canada. It provides an online platform for organizations to submit

requests for proposals and registered members can work individually or

collaboratively to answer them. These requests can include business plans,

research projects, web design, music composition, coding/programming,

graphic/artistic design, video creation and more. InspireSource also allows

educators to integrate these requests as part of their teaching plans and

registered student members are able to utilize these opportunities and

submit accordingly. Providing students with access to real world problems,

InspireSource allows students to start building a portfolio and network with

organizations to improve career prospects. Likewise, through InspireSource,

organizations will have access to a pool of eager and talented youths, who

are potential candidates for internships and employment.

Lüg

Lüg is a British manufacturing retailer that sells the ‘Lüg’ suitcase - a state-

of-the-art, app controlled suitcase designed to make users’ journeys easier,

safer and environmentally informative. A Lüg case is controlled by a free

downloadable smartphone app (the Lüg App) which allows the user to use

a number of innovative built-in features. These include: a remote locking

system, a LCD screen that can display what the user wishes, self-calculating

weighing scales, a GPS locator, Bluetooth technology and a carbon footprint

calculator that can calculate and identify how many carbon credits are

required to offset each journey. High quality and elegantly designed, with

modern technology specifically integrated to make travelling easier, Lüg

revolutionizes all conventional preconceptions of luggage.

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Mianzi

Mianzi is Swahili for both “bamboo” and “things that are beginning”. Mianzi

Educational Tools Limited produces affordable, eco-friendly and highly

interactive bamboo educational aids and introduces an engaging and

exciting way to teach and learn in African schools. Capitalizing on Africa’s

suitable climatic and geographic conditions for bamboo cultivation, Mianzi’s

teaching aids are environmentally friendly and will help reduce the usage of

harmful plastic educational aids, while generating employment for the local

community. Key products include globes for geography lessons, abacuses

for mathematics, puzzles and alphabet blocks to name just a few, Mianzi’s

educational aids encourage creative teaching and interactive learning

across classrooms in Africa, improving the quality of education and raising

environmental awareness of the community.

MY CSH

MY CSH is a Malaysian (MY) social enterprise with a mission to provide care (C),

serve (S) and recruitment (hire – H) services for school leavers, underachieving

graduates or individuals by offering its members relevant knowledge and

skills in book keeping. Operated on a membership and commission basis,

registered members are provided with training, workshops and internship

opportunities, and most importantly, assistance to secure employment upon

completion. Advertising channels include social media such as Facebook,

print materials such as advertisements in youth magazines and billboards, as

well as television, radio and road-shows. In addition to the financial returns,

MY CSH brings a positive impact on the society by lowering unemployment

rate and improving economic status of the community.

PowKine

PowKine Technology specializes in the design, development and production

of an alternative power supply for mobile phones through the conversion

of kinetic energy into electrical charge. Our initial product, Poke is a

portable mobile phone charger which recharges your phone by converting

kinetic energy, produced by the consumer, into electrical charge through

electrowetting technology. It can be connected to the phone through the

phone’s standard charger and is designed to replace the loss of complete

charge by constantly providing a top-up from its kinetic energy. Poke will be

marketed directly to wholesalers through trade shows and technology trade

conventions as well as other NGOs interested in promoting environmental

awareness. Maintaining and topping up battery charge with user’s own

kinetic energy constantly, Poke is truly “Bringing the Power to YOU”.

Proximus

Audease is a company dedicated to make urban life peaceful and comfortable

through the reduction of noise pollution. “Aud” is English for the Latin root

“audire”, meaning “to hear” or to “to listen”; therefore, “Audease” refers to

the comfort our product brings to the ears. Specializing in production and

marketing of automobile horns, our key product, the Directional Automobile

Presence Alerting System (DAPAS-0.1) is an automobile horn that is

mechanically directed to the intended vehicles. It enables drivers to drive

as they normally do and not disturb pedestrians and people in roadside

buildings based on a technology known as Audio Spotlight. DAPAS-0.1 is a

merit good that can benefit the society through private use. Our ultimate aim

is to transform metropolitan cities into noise free urban centres and create a

better living and working environment for all.

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Relativity

Inky is a product-orientated business that produces a technologically

advanced de-inking machine Aveho that removes cartridge ink from paper

chemically. Aveho, Latin for “to remove”, promotes and encourages the idea

of reuse and recycling to the modern society, reducing our global footprint

while making a profit. Taking approximately 45 seconds to debond ink from

one piece of paper, Aveho is one of the very first of its kind in the world. By

reaching out to educational institutions and large businesses, which constitute

the larger market share in paper consumption, it will promote environmental

awareness to a large audience and reduce paper consumption globally. In

addition, by recycling paper in large quantities, it will help lower operational

costs for institutions and businesses.

U-style Ltd.

U-style Ltd. highly values the variety in people’s lifestyles and identifies the

need to simplify people’s life in the modern world. As a result, we have

created a system that allows customers to mix and choose their dressing

styles accordingly. Our system scans people’s body shapes in 3D images

and matches them with clothing items and accessories from various brands

to create different styling options for people to choose from. Customers

are categorized into normal customers, VIPs and VVIPs based on their

different financial backgrounds and tailored accordingly into an app. The

app is updated regularly to better meet customers’ needs and hope it will

become a worldwide app to help people dress and style with confidence,

convenience and ease.

Voice Recognition Technologies (VRT)

Voice Recognition Technologies Incorporated focuses on revolutionizing

the way people communicate with each other. Our product, InstaSpeak,

can instantly translate any language, thus breaking the barrier that existed

between countries and cultures. It can operate as a stand-alone device or as

a smartphone application for tourists by translating what is heard and said

in real time in a number of languages. Tourists will be able to communicate

with local community when they travel without the trouble of learning a new

language. Stylish, compact and functional, InstaSpeak is a great addition to

anyone’s vacation. VRT Inc. will begin production in San Jose, Costa Rica,

one of the biggest growing tourism industries in the world with an exceptional

growth of 80% in the last two decades.

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University Division

8Infinity

8Infinity specializes in urban rooftop farming using Aquaponics technology

and aim to create and produce sustainable green incubators that help

contribute to a better environment. Our 8Infinity Urban Farm is an organic

food production unit based on aquaponics technology for growing organic

vegetables vertically and fish farming. Utilizing empty rooftops in urban areas,

these urban farms vary in size and water is delivered through pipe work

with small holes drilled at regular intervals to facilitate an even distribution of

nutrient rich water to each grow bed in aquaponics cycle. Free of pesticides

and greenhouse gases, 8Infinity Urban Farm helps reduce water and carbon

footprints, encourages organic food consumption and healthy living, and

nurtures environmental awareness. We are confident that with our passion

for sustainability will bring urban agriculture to the next level, making the

world a healthier and greener environment.

Aarisa

Niwiki is a start-up technology company looking to build the most

comprehensive product database for perishable goods in the world. It is

a community driven, subscription based system that provides consumers

with essential product information such as images, descriptions, nutritional

facts, ingredients and allergy warnings. With an application and website that

links directly to the database, Niwiki introduces a simple, accessible way

to manage dietary requirements. It is a time-saving application for health

conscious shoppers and helps minimize allergic reactions. For manufacturers

and retailers, Niwiki encourages a convenient and uniform way to categorize

and share information. It also helps to reduce marketing and operational costs

by ensuring a more effective supply chain and efficient data management

system.

Archon Medical Technologies

Archon Medical Technologies, designs breakthrough solutions that

improve surgeon performance and patient outcomes. FastStitch is a plier-

like suturing device designed to improve surgical abdominal wall closure.

Currently, abdominal wall closure is done with antiquated tools that have not

changed within the last century. Improper closure could cause a variety of

complications including infection, herniation, and evisceration. Overall, these

complications cost the heath care system 2.5 billion dollars a year in the

United States alone. FastStitch, is a suturing aid that houses the suturing

needle within its jaw, preventing accidental needle-stick injuries. It features a

visual guidance system to help surgeons place sutures more evenly across

the incision, improving the integrity of the closure. FastStitch’s simple design

makes it inexpensive to produce, easy to use and safer for the patients.

CiO

E-Trip is a web-based trip planner that provides optimal scheduling services

for travellers. With a database of up-to-date travel information, travellers can

customize their travel plans easily, conveniently and efficiently. In addition

to travel information, it is also an online platform for travelers to share their

experiences, make recommendations and submit reviews. Travellers can

also check out friends’ travel plans and seek advice. Our unique feature is

the interface on which search results, the optimal schedule, are displayed.

The optimal schedule will display in a form of calendar and gives users a clear

view of how the timetable is organized and allow convenient modification of

schedules. Targeting Chinese travelers who are interested to travel to the

United States, we hope e-Trip will offer travellers a new way to plan their

itineraries and help make their travels simpler.

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Convenient Solutions

eGourmet is a comprehensive online platform for meal planning, recipe

sharing, and a gateway to online grocery shops. It allows users to create,

share and improve recipes in a collaborative manner, and the site reflects

real-life practices of food enthusiasts. The large recipe database offers users

many ideas to create a meal planner according to their needs and preferences.

The aggregation of inventories and prices from partner supermarkets enable

users to create shopping lists and make the most out of any promotions

and seasonal products. eGourmet promotes responsible consumption,

encourages healthier cooking and facilitate a rich exchange of culinary ideas

and information. Revenue is generated from referrals to supermarkets’ online

stores, and users are offered royalty rewards each time their recipes are used

as a basis for a grocery order.

Cubetex Incorporated

Cubetex Incorporated is a specialized watch company that develops and

produces products designed to improve people’s lives. Our key product,

the Cubetex S Series, is a group of affordable and stylish watches that

are equipped with all the essential features of a watch but also include an

innovative voice recording system that can assist you with your daily routines.

Each watch is capable of recording up to 10 seconds and projecting the

voice recording through an alarm clock system, so users are able to record

reminders for specific tasks at specific times. Suitable for everyone, this series

is particularly useful for the elderly to help remind them of their important

day-to-day needs. Cubetex Incorporated strives to design and manufacture

goods that puts emphasis on “Simplicity, Quality and Affordability” – products

that increase efficiency in today’s busy lifestyles.

Donate My Change

Donate My Change is a revolutionary business involving mobile advertising,

social media and charities. Its main service, the Co-oink application, together

with its complementary donation card epitomizes the modern-day lifestyle

and utilizes technology to help those in need in the community. “From change

in your pocket, to changes in the world”, Co-oink is a smartphone application

that links users to charities through an exclusive partnership with high street

retailers. By getting customers’ donation cards scanned at the point of sale,

their change is stored for future donations. This money can be tracked on the

application and be directed to any charity of choice. Users can keep a record

of his/her selected charities’ and can compare and share their activities

via social media such as Facebook. Retailers can also seize this as a CSR

opportunity and utilize Co-oink as a platform for their promotions.

EcoLife

EcoLife focuses on the construction of sustainable and low-cost housing

directed to 18.3 million people that belong to the lowest economic sector

“E” in Mexico. EcoLife houses are made with recycle plastic crates filled

with pet bottles and covered with tarpaulin, offering a thermal, waterproof

and soundproof structure protecting the inhabitants. Each EcoLife house

is approximately 64 square meters and can accommodate four to six

people. Raw construction materials are provided by EcoLife’s sponsors and

inhabitants-to-be will be the main source of manpower in the construction

to encourage community participation. This will minimize construction

costs while maximizing the project’s profit margin. EcoLife Houses will help

alleviate a major housing problem in Mexico by providing affordable, safe

and environmentally friendly housing for the lower income community and

improving their living conditions.

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EON

EONtm creates beautiful home dental products that bring comfort and delight

to all of our users, regardless of age or ability. Our flagship product, the EONtm

Squeeze toothbrush, is ergonomically designed for the fastest growing and

highest spending demographic in the United States – senior citizens. Crafted

especially for the elderly and those with reduced dexterity, Squeeze combines

unparalleled comfort with the convenience of an electric toothbrush, with

dual speeds for sensitive gums. It will be sold both online and through retail

partnerships. We will also work closely with dental professionals to use their

offices as distribution channels. Simple, affordable, and beautifully designed,

Squeeze is the first ergonomic electric toothbrush on the market catering

specifically to the elderly.

FastTrack House

Urbanization often results in skyrocketed land prices and shortage of housing

and people increasingly live in slums and other undesirable living conditions.

FastTrack House offers an innovative, affordable and fast-track housing

solution for lower income groups in India and developing nations, as well

as other disaster-affected communities. A low-cost, energy efficient quality

house made from interlocking concrete blocks, it can be constructed in 7

days. The unique interlocking system means no cement is required, thus,

reducing considerable construction costs. In addition, the concrete blocks

will be made from aggregates obtained from municipal sewage and fly-ash

(by-product from thermal power stations), thereby making our construction

material eco-friendly. For growing cities, FastTrack House is a way forward

to pacify rising living costs and for disaster-struck areas, it is an effective and

efficient form of damage control.

Green Veranda

Nowadays, there is a growing desire to become more environmentally

conscious. However, as a result of development, there are fewer green areas.

In Indonesia’s major cities such as Bandung and Jakarta, a lot of green areas

have been reduced, resulting in more pollution and rise in temperatures. Green

Terrace provides a unique garden construction and consultancy services

using organic crops that contribute to the development of a greener city. Our

gardens are designed to use minimal space and based on the condition of

the land. We fulfill our clients’ needs and encourage the use of organic crops,

such as vegetables plant, herbal, and flower plant. Clients can choose either

a standard pre designed package or opt for a customized one. Green Terrace

can help solve some of the environmental problems we are facing today and

contribute to creating a better living environment.

Greenovators

The 1970 crude oil discovery in Nigeria has driven agriculture into its shell.

The fields are green and the land is fertile, yet the yields are low and the

locally produced rice contains stones and is nearly inedible. The government

has no choice but to import US$2.1 billion of stale and less nutritional rice

per annum to meet local demands. This inspired the establishment of Green

Wealth Innovation Limited (GWI), an agricultural company that uses innovative

monitoring technique, which is a machine drying technique, to cultivate a

hybrid of local and foreign rice, the G Rice. This stoneless rice (G-Rice) is

high quality, cheap and fresh rice that can be produced in large quantities

and supplied to major cities in Nigeria; thus, gradually decrease importation,

tackle poverty and generate employment, which in turn will improve living

conditions.

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Kaizen

Kaizen produces Shurokkha (meaning protection), an affordable, eco-friendly

and disposable sanitary pad made from local bamboo fibers for female factory

workers in Bangladesh. Women form a big part of the workforce in many

industries in Bangladesh and contribute immensely towards the country’s

economic development. Despite this, discussion about menstrual health is

still considered a taboo and the sanitary napkin is a luxurious item for many.

The lack of an affordable, quality sanitary napkin has resulted in unhygienic

menstrual practices, and menstrual disorder is the main reason for absences

from work for female factory workers. We believe that despite socioeconomic

backgrounds, every woman has the right to learn and talk about menstrual

health. Through Shurokkha, we hope to encourage good menstrual care and

practices, which in turn will nurture a more confident and productive female

workforce.

KWIX

Have you ever been frustrated in a busy restaurant because the waiters were

too busy to take your order? Have you decided not to reorder simply because

it was too troublesome to ask for the menu again? Now, you can dine at

your own leisure without these frustrations anymore. KWIX is a smartphone

application that aims to redefine the dining experience by allowing diners to

place an order directly through their own smartphone. This removes the need

to call for a waiter, saving time and frustration. KWIX can work in conjunction

with a restaurant’s existing ordering system, while making use of existing

technologies such as Near-field Communication (NFC), Quick Response

code (QR code) and Location-based Technology. Further enhancing KWIX

as a holistic restaurant management solution is the full iPad POS solution that

seeks to boost restaurant productivity and customer satisfaction.

Magic Cube

Entrepreneurship is a valued attribute in many fields and in China,

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals has even been set as a fundamental

freshman course. However, there are few opportunities for real practice, and

this is where Magic Cube comes in. An education company that specializes

in entrepreneurship education, we offer a unique two-tier training system:

on-campus consignment styled “cube shops” operated and managed by

students and a virtual platform for sharing of experiences and online channel

for their shops. By providing a series of low barrier, risk-free entrepreneurial

opportunities to explore and a platform to facilitate for cross-university

exchanges, students are empowered with knowledge, skills and motivation

to put their entrepreneurial skills into practice. Even for those who are not

geared towards starting their own ventures, the training will equip them with

useful business skills that can be applied in their future careers.

Mi Lingo

A technological breakthrough to the world of travel and communication in

Asia, Mi Lingo allows its users to photograph any forms of text (e.g. signage,

menus etc.) and translate it instantly. The first language translator app

available for Asian languages that does not require an internet connection

to use, it is the most user-friendly and convenient translator of Asian text

anytime, anywhere. Distinct operational modes for different environmental

conditions ensure images of texts are captured at their best for accuracy in

translation. Mi Lingo revitalizes the way we travel in a foreign Asian country,

making travel easier, safer and more enjoyable. It offers an opportunity to

learn a new Asian language, and most importantly, it helps to break down

cultural barriers and promote a better understanding of the languages and

cultures of Asia.

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Mil

Míl provides a comprehensive malnourishment intervention model that

combines business practices with public health theory to improve the

nutritional profile of children between the age of 6 months and 5 years in

Western Hemisphere countries where at least 25% of the population is currently

malnourished. In simple terms, we empower female microentrepreneurs

(FME) to establish a network marketing business to sell high-nutrient foods to

the mothers of malnourished children. Combining World Health Organization

(WHO)-endorsed ready-to-use supplementary foods (RUFs) from Nutriset

with the development of a mobile phone logistics support system (MPLSS)

and a female microentrepreneur (FME) network, Mil seeks to break the

poverty cycle of impoverished communities and become a driving force

against global malnourishment. Improving the health of malnourished children

to ensure physical and cognitive growth will in turn, lead to long-term vitality

and economic prosperity of the country.

MINDink

MINDink is an on-demand digital text book service that socially connects

universities, publishing companies and students, providing them with the

flexibility to take their textbooks with them, and study in a way that suits

their lifestyles. Through an affordable monthly subscription, students can

access all their recommended textbooks digitally both online and offline, and

on whatever devices they prefer. Students can interact, in real time, with

students from other universities studying the same or similar courses, and

share notes and textbook paragraphs via social media such as Twitter and

Facebook. MINDink is a ground-breaking service that will reinvent the way

people discover, interact and share their learning experiences. In addition,

it will also minimize the unauthorized copying and illegal redistribution of

textbook contents. Epitomizing the use of technology in education, MINDink

is “When Facebook and Spofity meet Education”.

Muscot

The snack food industry in Vietnam grosses more than 4,300 billion VND and

continues to thrive. Muscot is a Vietnamese manufacturer specializing in the

production of a fried mushroom snack, known as Choap Choap. Sourced

locally, the mushrooms are vacuumed fried and dried with a centrifugal

dryer to minimize the oil from frying, and then packaged and sold in different

flavours. Targeting the female consumer between 18 – 30, this is a low

calorie, yet delicious snack perfect for the health conscious. Moreover, this

type of mushrooms contains anti-aging properties and can help prevent and

treat several types of illnesses. Choap Choap is the first snack on the market

to use Vietnamese oyster mushroom and an ideal packaged snack young

people can enjoy on all occasions without worrying about its impact on their

weight and health.

Nexus

Nexus is a South Australia based water conservation consultancy that

offers practical advices and affordable water conservation solutions to the

agricultural industry in South Australia. As a one-stop water conservation

solution specialist, our services include surveying, concept design, costs

and risks estimation, construction and installation, and a comprehensive

after service customer support. As South Australia’s water industry looks

to continue to grow rapidly in the future and water prices continue to soar

exponentially, Nexus will be able to secure its position as a leading water

conservation specialist by helping businesses in the agricultural sector to

conserve water and help lower their operational costs.

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Patte

Employee mobility is an important part of all businesses. Long commute to

work, high travel costs and traffic congestion can affect employee’s quality

of living, which in turn, can affect performance. Patte is a new web platform

that facilitates car-pooling for short and medium distances to work within

and between companies. It allows companies to create and manage their

own groups with specific parameters, and delivers statistics reports for future

planning. It can be accessed on any mobile device and all rideshares can

be synchronized with personal calendars. Most importantly, it connects

people in the vicinity to coordinate possible rideshares and uses map-based

matching module to analyze the best match possible. It is a convenient,

sustainable and efficient way to manage commute to work and can reinforce

a company’s corporate image as an eco-friendly company.

Pennies 4 Progress

Pennies 4 Progress (P4P) is a non-profit organization uniting communities

to drive social progress with their daily purchases. We partner with

businesses who add on a simple penny donation on top of each transaction

at their stores. The funds we collect then promote collective impact in the

communities where we work.

Starting in the Triangle region of North Carolina, we support and fund

partnerships, collaborations, and shared impact programs throughout

numerous existing institutions in our community. For businesses, P4P

presents an opportunity to make an effective and efficient social impact that

strengthens brand equity and community outreach. For the community, P4P

offers a simple philanthropic platform that helps fund solutions to our pressing

social problems. Most importantly, it empowers everyday consumers to make

an impact in the world.

Raket

MiLeaf Company Limited is a leading online medical advisor with franchisable

vita-coffee shops. We provide health advice and products, and encourage

our customers to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle. MiLeaf offers two

major services: the MiLeaf network and the MiLeaf café. MiLeaf network

is a specialized online network that is supported by medical professionals,

health related services and organizations, and health product retailers. Here,

members can have consultations, arrange appointments and access the

most updated and accurate health related information. The network is only

accessible at our MiLeaf Cafés, where we offer a wide range of delicious,

vitamin enriched foods and low calorie/cholesterol dishes. MiLeaf strives to

provide customers with healthy food options and online advisory services to

encourage optimized and healthy living.

Sadiya

Sadiya Agro Park is an Indonesian herbs and spices agro park located in

Ubud, Bali. It offers a place for learning and relaxation, designed to encourage

an interactive exploration and appreciation of Indonesia’s herbs, spices and

culture. Visitors can see, touch, smell, taste, plant, harvest, process and

consume all the herbs and spices available and this learning approach is

embedded in all activities and facilities of the park. As modern life becomes

more hectic and stressful, there is a growing interest in agrotourism and

ecotourism, and a genuine desire to get in touch with nature. Sadiya Agro

Park fulfills this by offering visitors a unique and authentic experience of

Indonesia’s natural and cultural heritage. With the tag line “Seasoning your

life”, Sadiya Agro Park is an exciting and flavourful experience for all.

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Share Happiness and Sorrow

Microfluidics detection or diagnosis systems, is one of the latest technologies

that can make a great impact on people’s lives with application in many

different fields. IOT Technology Co., Ltd. currently holds seven patents,

which cover three main parts of microfluidics: micro-chips, driving systems

and detectors. We designed micro disease diagnosis and food detection

devices, which can be used independently or in conjunction with a mobile

device such as a laptop, iPhone, iPad or mobile phones. The devices enable

users to conduct a quick one-touch test on the quality of food or water, and

the diagnosis of common diseases within 20 minutes at any place and time.

Just like having a mobile laboratory with you on the go, users can improve

personal health and wellness conveniently and effectively.

Strata

Strata Vision is a product that helps to ensure personnel entering clean

rooms do not put product at risk by not wearing protective clothing correctly.

It uses photo-recognition technology to detect inappropriate attire or when

protective clothing is worn incorrectly. Strata Vision scans the personnel and

the image is analyzed by Strata’s image processing software. It will then

display the problem area so the worker can adjust the protective clothing until

it is correct before proceeding into the clean room. There is also a log feature

that records the results for future employee reviews. Strata Vision is the first

of its kind on the market and applicable to many industries. It will improve

gowning up procedures tremendously and will help minimize contamination,

which is crucial to the success of some businesses.

Summit Living

Despite its tremendous health benefits, too few aging Americans regularly

attend a gym, and most gyms are designed for a younger audience. Summit

Living® hopes to create a state of art fitness and wellness center inspired

by classical Asian atmospherics, soft martial arts, and fitness routines in

Clearwater, Florida. We provide men and women aged fifty and above an

environment where they can comfortably exercise, socialize, and embrace

their spirituality. We offer personal nutritional counseling, physical training

and therapy, as well as provide a meditative campus our customers can

come to for relaxation, refreshment, and revival - the perfect combination for

an extremely wealthy retirement community. We fill a significant gap in the

market place by providing a special place for the elderly, the fast growing

demographic of gym members, a place specially designed to suit their

needs.

Sustainable MicroFarms*

Sustainable Microfarms offers fully integrated hydroponic systems for

consumer use that consists of an automated electronic nutrient dosing

controller and hydroponic equipment in one convenient package. Our

flagship product is known as the Sustainable MicroFarms Genesis Module.

Our controlled hyroponic systems allow users with no previous knowledge of

hydroponics to adopt the technology and grow fruits, vegetables, and cash

crops successfully. They use up to 90% less water, 60% less nutrients, yet

achieve 10 times the yield of soil agriculture with a minimal level of resources

and labor. Sustainable MicroFarms plans to market this agricultural technology

to the United States consumer hydroponic market via a turnkey business.

This gives consumers access to a higher yielding farming technology and

encourages a more efficient use and management of resources.

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The Hummingbird

Mobile phone has become an indispensable gadget nowadays. With a variety

of applications, it is a source for knowledge and entertainment. When mobile

phones run out of battery, people become anxious, wanting to charge them

immediately. External battery packs offers a solution to this, but their large

sizes often meant an additional load to carry. To provide a more efficient

mobile charging solution, we have created The Hummingbird, a charger that

solves inconveniences associated with the bulkiness and long recharging

time of traditional external battery packs. An ultra-small, fast-charging

and Qi-Wireless capable external battery, it can be recharged within a few

minutes and is capable of delivering infinite power. Charging stations are also

available at conveniently located stores and cafes, making the Hummingbird

an innovative charging solutions ideal for the busy urban lifestyles.

Vietgreeny

Vietgreeny responds to the demand for hygienic and safe vegetables that

are desired by Vietnamese community. Pollution to the land is a problem,

especially with the burning of rice straws after harvesting, and thus, many

prefer to grow their own vegetables to ensure the quality. In response, we have

created three products that can facilitate different needs. For experienced

gardeners, we have clean compost recycled from rice straws for growing

their desired vegetables. For those with limited time, we have ready to eat

fresh sprouts that are high in nutritional value for purchase. For those with

little experiences but keen to try gardeners, we have an all-in-one Sprouter

kit that you can plant and grow at home for your clean vegetable supply. We

believe the eco-friendly approach and variety in our products will secure a

large market share and help improve the living conditions significantly.

Wireless Medical Ltd.

Wireless Medical Limited aims to invent, design and develop pioneering

solutions in healthcare and medicine. Its current product is EasyG – an

innovative, wireless adaptation system for existing electrocardiogram (ECG)

machines. It will make ECG monitoring simpler, faster and safer, offering patients

a more dignified and comfortable experience than the current system. The

wires in the current system take up valuable time to untangle and clean, and

can carry potentially harmful infections. The EasyG system overcomes these

problems with a module, which connects through the original patient wires.

Wireless electrode signals are transmitted from the patient to the adaptor,

which are then converted to signals so it can be processed as normal by the

existing ECG machine. EasyG will save healthcare organisations money and

improve cost effectiveness and efficiency, and minimizes the risk of hospital-

acquired infections in patients.

*withdraw from GSC 2013

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Key Supporters

Chairman

Professor Timothy W. Tong, Ph.D.President, PolyU, Hong Kong

Deputy Chairman

Dr Raymond Chan, JPChairman and Chief Executive Officer, Oregon Scientific Global Distribution Ltd., Hong Kong

Dr Che Hung Leong, GBM, GBS, JPChairperson, Standard Working Hours Committee, The Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong

Executive Chairman

Professor Judy TsuiVice President (International and Executive Education), PolyU, Hong Kong

Members

Mr Andrew BrandlerChief Executive Officer, CLP Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong

Professor Kei Biu Chan, MHChairman and Senior Managing Director, Surface Mount Technology (Holdings) Ltd., Hong Kong

Mr Tze Ching Chan, BBS, JPSenior Adviser, The Bank of East Asia Ltd., Hong Kong

Professor Roy Chung, BBS, JPCo-founder & Non-executive Director, Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., Hong Kong

Ms Sylvia ChungGeneral Manager - Hotel Development and Operations, L-Hotel Management Company Ltd., Hong Kong

Mr David FongManaging Director, Hip Shing Hong Group of Companies, Hong Kong

Emerald Sponsors

Chevalier Group

The Mira Hong Kong

Official Carriers

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited

Steering CommitteeSponsors

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Dr Peter LauChairman & Chief Executive, Giordano International Ltd., Hong Kong

Dr Raymond Leung Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, TDK China Co. Ltd., Greater China

Mrs Mei NgVice-chairperson, Board of Governors, Friends of the Earth (HK), Hong Kong

Mr Jim Thompson, GBSChairman, Crown Worldwide Group, Hong Kong

Dr Kelvin WongExecutive Director & Deputy Managing Director, COSCO Pacific Ltd., Hong Kong

Professor Angelina YuenVice President (Institutional Advancement and Partnership), PolyU, Hong Kong

Dr Philip ZhaiManaging Director, Investment Banking, J.P. Morgan, Hong Kong

Chairman

Professor Judy TsuiVice President (International and Executive Education) PolyU, Hong Kong

Deputy Chairman

Mr Andrew YoungVice President, Marketing & Sales Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong

Members

Dr Yui Lam ChanAssociate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, PolyU, Hong Kong

Dr Stephen EvansAssociate Professor, Faculty of Humanities, PolyU, Hong Kong

Mrs Dorinda FungDirector of Student Affairs, PolyU, Hong Kong

Mr Laurent GutierrezAssociate Professor, School of Design, PolyU, Hong Kong

Mr Eddie HoSenior Programme Manager, Chinese Mainland Affairs, PolyU, Hong Kong

Professor Cecilia LiProfessor, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, PolyU, Hong Kong

Dr Chris LoAssistant Professor, Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, PolyU, Hong Kong

Professor Stephen MakProfessor, Faculty of Construction and Environment, PolyU, Hong Kong

Ms Tracy NgDirector of Communications & Public Affairs, PolyU, Hong Kong

Organizing Committee

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Ir Bart Ahsmann Manager Valorisation, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Professor Alan Barrell Entrepreneur in Residence, Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK

Professor Arthur A. Boni, Ph.D. John R. Thorne Distinguished Career Professor of Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Dr Ken Coates Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation, Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Dr Ben M. Corpus, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students, and Associate Professor, Baruch College, The City University of New York, USA

Professor Daan van Eijk Chair Professor of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Professor Richard Leigh Henry AM Vice-President and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), The University of New South Wales, Australia

Professor Dominic Houlihan, OBE Vice Principal - Internationalisation, University of Aberdeen, UK

International Advisors

Mrs Nancy TongAcademic Secretary, Academic Secretariat, PolyU, Hong Kong

Dr Karin WeberAssociate Professor, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, PolyU, Hong Kong

Dr Alwin WongDirector of Institute for Entrepreneurship, PolyU, Hong Kong

Dr Y.H. WongAssociate Professor, Faculty of Business, PolyU, Hong Kong

Ms Kitty YamDirector of Alumni Affairs & Development, PolyU, Hong Kong

Professor Angelina YuenVice President (Institutional Advancement and Partnership), PolyU, Hong Kong

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Professor Bikki Jaggi Professor of Accounting, School of Business Newark-New Brunswick, Rutgers University, USA

Professor Raul Machado-Neto Vice-President for International Cooperation, University of São Paulo, Brazil

Professor Stanton Newman Professor of Health Psychology and Dean of the School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK

Professor Jeffrey Peck Vice Provost of Global Strategies and Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, City University of New York, USA

Professor Dan A. Simunic CGA Chair in Accounting and Professor, Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, Canada

Professor Raymond Vito Special Assistant to Vice President for Research and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

Professor Michael John Worton Vice-Provost (International), UCL (University College London), UK

Short-listing

Ir Bart Ahsmann Manager Valorisation, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands


Professor Jan Bell Weintraub Professor of Accounting, Babson College, USA

Dr Robert Bong Chairman, Sampoerna University Council, Malaysia

Professor Arthur A. Boni, Ph.D. John R. Thorne Distinguished Career Professor of Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Professor Stephen Caddick Vice-Provost (Enterprise), UCL (University College London), UK

Professor Dr Dilek Cetindamar Faculty Member, Sabanci School of Management, Sabanci University, Turkey

Judges

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Dr Annie Chan Principal, CCC Ming Kei College, Hong Kong

Mr Ka Yun Chan Principal, SKH Lam Woo Memorial Secondary School, Hong Kong

Ms Kuby Chan Principal, Munsang College, Hong Kong

Ms Rachel Chan Founder & Chief Catalyst, Innofoco, Hong Kong

Mr A.S. Cheng Principal, Tsun Jin High School, Malaysia

Dr Michael Chow Founder, Cougars Group (Hong Kong) Limited, Hong Kong


Mr James Collison In-house IP Attorney, Western Digital, Singapore

Dr Ben M. Corpus, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students and Associate Professor, Baruch College, City University of New York, USA

Mr Timothy Cottrell Head of School, ‘Iolani School, USA

Dr Lorna Jean Edmonds, Ph.D. Executive Advisor, Research Planning and Development, Office of the Vice President Research, University of Ottawa, Canada

Mr Simon Faulkner Principal, American School of Bangkok, Thailand

Ms Valerie Fox Executive Director, Ryerson Digital Media Zone, Ryerson University, Canada

Professor René Gendreau Guest Professor, Department of Marketing, HEC Montreal, Canada

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Dr Feridun Hamdullahpur President and Vice Chancellor, University of Waterloo, Canada

Dr Kai Handel President, Hochschule Konstanz University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Dr Martin Henery Enterprise Academic/Lecturer, Manchester Enterprise Centre, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK

Professor Richard Leigh Henry AM Vice President and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of New South Wales, Australia

Professor Bernard Hon Professor of Manufacturing Systems, School of Engineering, University of Liverpool, UK



Professor Dylan Jones-Evans Director of Enterprise and Innovation, University of Wales, UK

Mrs Suman Kumar Principal, Bluebells School International, India

Mr Ian Kwan President, PSP Security Company Limited, Hong Kong

Mr Daniel Lai, BBS, JP Government Chief Information Officer, The Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong

Dr Alan Lam Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sengital Limited, Hong Kong

Mr Yu Keung Lau Former Board Member, Federation of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Association, Hong Kong

Ir Dr Kelvin Leung Chief Executive Officer, North Asia Pacific, DHL Global Forwarding (Hong Kong) Limited, Hong Kong

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Professor Guangxian Li Executive Vice President, Sichuan University, P. R. China

Dr Mrs Vandana Lulla Principal, Podar World College, India


Mr Ville Majanen Managing Director, Digi Electronics Limited, Hong Kong

Professor Caroline McMillen Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Newcastle, Australia

Dr Malcolm McVicar Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Central Lancashire, UK

Professor Ross Milbourne Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Dr Ebrahim Mohammed Ahmed Janahi President, University of Bahrain, Bahrain

Dr Mark Mortimer Director, Research and Enterprise, University of York, UK

Professor Stanton Newman Professor of Health Psychology, Dean of the School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK

Mr Chavapas Ongmahutmongkol Adjunct Professor on Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Professor Dato’ Omar Osman Vice Chancellor, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Malaysia

Professor Ir Joniarto Parung Rector, University of Surabaya, Indonesia

Mr Philip Pau Founder and Managing Director, Great Eastern Company Limited, Hong Kong

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Professor Jeffrey Peck Vice Provost of Global Strategies, Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, City University of New York, USA

Dr Otto Poon, BBS, OBE Founder and Chairman, Analogue Group of Companies, Hong Kong

Dr Malcolm Pritchard Principal, The Independent Schools Foundation Academy, Hong Kong

Professor Scott Sheppard Deputy Vice-Chancellor International & Development, Office of the President, Queensland University of Technology, Australia


Professor Elmer Sterken Rector, University of Groningen, The Netherlands

Professor Euiho Suh Chair, University Evaluation & Management Committee, Professor of Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Korea

Professor Dr Ir Herry Suhardiyanto Rector, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Dr David Bohua Tann Head of Department of Urban Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sciences and the Built Environment, London South Bank University, UK

Ms Vicki Thomson Executive Director, Australian Technology Network of Universities, Australia

Professor Daan van Eijk Professor, Applied Ergonomics and Design, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands


Mr Shaun Williams Principal, British International School, Vietnam


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Professor Xiaobo Wu Dean of School of Management and Director of National Institute for Innovation Management, Zhejiang University, P. R. China

Mr Chi Kong Yeung Vice Chairman, Blue Box Holdings Limited, Hong Kong

Professor Philip Yeung Executive Director, Clothing Industry Training Authority, Hong Kong

Dr Chung-il Yun Professor Emeritus, Seoul National University, and Headmaster, Korean Minjok Leadership Academy, Korea

Semi-Final Competition

Ir Bart Ahsmann Valorisation Manager, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering , Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Professor Arthur A. Boni, Ph.D.* John R. Thorne Distinguished Career Professor of Entrepreneurship, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, USA

Mr Eric Chan* Chief Financial Officer, Sunwah Kingsway Group, Hong Kong

Mr Donald W.H. Choi Managing Director, Nan Fung Development Limited, Hong Kong

Mr Alex Kai Wing Chu Principal, CCC Heep Woh College, Hong Kong

Dr Eric Kwok Keung Chu Chairman, The PolyU DBA Alumni Association Limited, Hong Kong

Mr Alan Chui Chief Operating Officer, Sinoway International Holdings Limited, Hong Kong

Dr Ben M. Corpus, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Dean of Students and Associate Professor, Baruch College, City University of New York, USA

Mr Dirk Dalichau Chief Operating Officer, Ovolo Group Limited, Hong Kong

Dr Theodore S. Faunce Headmaster, Chinese International School, Hong Kong

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Mr Chester Hoang* Managing Director, Pine Pacific Group, Hong Kong



Mr Anthony Koo President, AK Consulting, Hong Kong

Mr Edward Kwan* Former Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Broking Services (Asia) Limited, Hong Kong

Mr Kenneth Lam Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Hong Kong

Mr Bernard Lau* Managing Director, Pak Hing Loong Company Limited, Hong Kong

Dr Peter Lau*# Chairman and Chief Executive, Giordano International Limited, Hong Kong

Mr Paul Law* Chairman, Olympic Motor Group, Hong Kong

Dr Humphrey Leung* Group Chief Executive Officer, Solomon Systech Limited, Hong Kong


Professor Stanton Newman Professor of Health Psychology and Dean of the School of Health Sciences, City University London, UK

Mr Charles Ng* Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong, The Hong Kong SAR Government, Hong Kong

Professor Jeffrey Peck Vice Provost of Global Strategies and Dean of the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, City University of New York, USA

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Dr Cecilia Tsui Chairperson, Chartered Management Institute, Hong Kong Branch, Hong Kong


Mr Jim Wardell, FCA Chairman, Wardell & Associates Limited, Hong Kong

Mr Michael Wu Chairman, Creative Asset Management Ltd., Hong Kong

Mr Patrick Kai Cheung Yeung*# Executive Chairman, Asian Capital Holdings Limited, Hong Kong

Final Competition


Dr Raymond Chan, JP* Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Oregon Scientific Global Distribution Ltd., Hong Kong


Professor Richard Leigh Henry AM Vice President and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), University of New South Wales, Australia

Dr John Richard Kennard Principal, St. Paul’s College, Hong Kong

Mr Donald Y.S. Lam Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking, Hang Seng Bank Limited, Hong Kong

Mrs Stella Lau, JP Headmistress, Diocesan Girls’ School, Hong Kong

* Chair Judge# Lead Chair Judge

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Mr Joseph Y.W. Pang, JP Senior Advisor, The Bank of East Asia, Limited, Hong Kong

Professor Daan van Eijk Professor, Applied Ergonomics and Design, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

Dr Kelvin Wong* Executive Director & Deputy Managing Director, COSCO Pacific Limited, Hong Kong


* Chair Judge# Lead Chair Judge

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