Co-organised with HSBC and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups,the rationale of this Project is to provide education and training to re-skill young people, giving them the tools necessary for them to be creative, innovative and original. These skills, which involve both theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge, also include financial literacy, enhanced communication and sound analytical interpretations.
This HSBC Future Skills Development Project comprises 3 components:
H101: Self-Directed Online Learning (with course sponsorship of maximum HK$800)(Deadline extended to 27 Dec)(Reimbursement Instruction).
H102: InnoTech Experience & Placement (Deadline extended to 27 Dec)
H103: InnoTech Solutions Pitching (the Champion Team Award is HK$80,000)
This project is available for all full-time students. Project Leaflet
Details:You will be introduced with the details of this HSBC Future Skills Development Project at the briefing session. The Artificial Intelligence Skills-up Workshop offers free A.I. introductory information. In addition, students can apply for recommended self-directed online course. After the online course, students must apply for the course certificate on the platform for the online course subsidy application via ILP Team (each student can ONLY apply for one course subsidy with maximum HK$800).
Self-directed Online Learning (3 INT ILP)
Take your seat in the global classroom and take online couses from top universities and industry leaders!
If you haven't enroled the course yet, you must enrol the course and send us the course enrollment receipt through the Reimbursement Portal by 27 Dec!(Reimbursement Instruction)
Course topics: Certificate reimbursement covers the following topics:
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Network, Machine Learning, SQL, Problem Solving, Computer Vision, Algorithms, Image Processing, Matlab, Chatbot, Autonomous Cars, Sharing Economy, Natural Language Processing, 3D Printing, IoT, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Mixed Reality (AR+VR)
Duration:2 Days during the period from Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
Details: Provide participants with job experience at InnoTech startup companies to exchange ideas and learn from the industry experts.
ILP︰6 Units(INT)
Content:
1. Understand the company structure
2. Understand the company's technology applications
3. Complete the programme under the guidance of the company's mentor
Note: The Company may invite students for long-term internship and this would be discussed between companies and students.
Company Matching:
To be provided by HKFYG
Registration:
Interested students may apply online on or before 27 Dec 2019 (Fri) (Extended).
Topic:
InnoTech Solutions
"A.I. for a Future World" is the theme for participants to develop and pitch innotech ideas which help to reslove problems. Outstanding teams will receive cash rewards to execute their ideas.
Target Participants & Time Size:
1-8 Full-time students of tertiary institutes in Hong Kong (Members can come from different universities)
Each team submits: 1. One application form 2. One proposal 3. One 3-minute video (optional) Deadline: 6 December 2019 12:00 noon. (Extended) Pitching day: 21 December 2019
Proposal Requirements:
1. Introduction to the situation that requires improvement in the future
2. Present the idea your artificial intelligence technology and how it can improve the situation
3. Illustrate the feasibility of your idea
Prize: Champion:HKD$80,000 1st runner-up:HKD$40,000 2nd runner-up:HKD$20,000 Merit Prize:HKD$2,000 (7 teams) Most Creative Video: HKD$2,000 Most Feasible Video: HKD$2,000 Best Video :HKD$2,000
Programme Timeline:
Assessment Criteria (Proposal & Pitching):
Criteria
Weighting (%)
Understanding of the applied technology/ solutions
25
Technical Feasibility
20
Innovation and Creativity
30
Social/community impact
15
Added value
10
Total:
100
Assessment Criteria (Video):
►Video – Most Creative
Criteria
Weighting (%)
Understanding of the applied technology/ solutions
45
Technical Feasibility
45
Innovation and Creativity
10
Total:
100
►Video – Most Feasible
Feasibility of the solution/plan
90
Added value
10
Total:
100
►Video – Best Video Shooting
Professional Video Shooting Technique
45
Content presentation of video
45
Added value
10
Total:
100
FAQ:
►Language requirement?
Chinese (Cantonese)/ English are accepted in proposal, video & pitching
►How many teams can one join?
One can only join one team
►Can I form a team with students from other tertiary institutions?
You can form a team with students from listed tertiary institutions on HKFYG website