Entering its 11th year, the Competition remains dedicated to fostering a spirit of innovation among our students. The HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2026, organised by the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Section of the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) concluded successfully on 12 March 2026, with the Pitching Competition and Awards Presentation Ceremony.
The theme for 2026, Cultural Challenge in Hong Kong, HSUHK students were invited to harness their creativity and develop innovative solutions that could bridge generational divides, revitalise intangible cultural practices, and advocate for the preservation of our important heritage sites.
Leading up to the finale, the “Cultural Challenge in Hong Kong” workshop series offered participants an engaging learning experience. Attendees first examined cultural challenges through interactive discussions and activities through a taster workshop. A visit to the CITY IN TIME Gallery 360 allowed students to explore Hong Kong’s history using augmented reality. The “Pitching” workshops focused on observation and stakeholder needs, introducing key design thinking principles. Following this, participants learned effective pitching techniques to captivate audiences. The series concluded with a spotlight on community initiatives and insights from students who interned in Japan. Overall, the workshops fostered a spirit of innovation and cultural engagement among participants.
As the Competition reached its final stages, consultation sessions conducted by Dr Korix Wong and Dr Belle Ling, Lecturers from the Department of English, provided tailored language advice to better equip them with the essential skills for pitching prior the finale.
The grand finale on 12 March marked the day where seven finalist teams presented the results of their efforts to a panel of respected judges, including (presented in alphabetical order by surname): Dr Chan Chi-kit (Director of Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership), our head judge Dr Ben Cheng (Director of Centre for Teaching and Learning), Dr Holly Chung (Associate Director of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship), Ms Amy Lam (Deputy General Manager of Corporate Communications, Henderson Land), and Dr Patrick Mok (Assistant Professor, Department of Art and Design). We also cordially invited Mr Korix Wong and Dr Belle Ling to witness the fruits of their consultation.
Since 2024, winners were presented with the Martin Ka Shing Lee Innovation Awards. Thanks to the staunch support of Dr Martin Lee Ka-shing, GBS, JP, Chairman of Henderson Land Group, in promoting innovation, technology, and youth development.
As the Competition concluded, the winners proudly held their cheques which acknowledged their efforts in contributing to the dialogue on cultural innovation. A round of applause was given to all participants who showcased exceptional talent and creativity, recognising their hard work and valuable contributions to the Competition.
Awardees of the Competition as follows:
| Champion & Honourable Mention (Innovativeness) |
| Team name: Neon-Rhythm Theme: Cultural Homogenisation and Intangible Heritage at Risk Team members: Wong Ting Yuen (BBA – Marketing, Year 4) Lee Sin Tung (BA – Convergent Media and Communication Technology, Year 3) |
| 1st Runner-up & Honourable Mention (Proposal Write-up) |
| Team name: Herbal Tea Guardian Theme: Intangible Heritage at Risk Team members: Li Yi Saraa Dee (BA – Cultural and Creative Industries – Year 4) Ho Ka Wai Carrie (BA – Cultural and Creative Industries – Year 4) Lam Yuet Yuet (BA – Cultural and Creative Industries – Year 4) |
| 2nd Runner-up |
| Team name: NarraTrait Theme: Intergenerational Disconnection; Intangible Heritage at Risk; and Heritage Site Preservation Team members: Ko Tsun-ming (BBA – Supply Chain Management, Year 4) Ho Tsz-ming (BBA – Supply Chain Management, Year 4) |
| Honourable Mention (Presentation) |
| Team name: Heritage Quest HK Theme: Cultural Homogenisation and Heritage Site Preservation Team members: Ren Chi-yan (BBA – Supply Chain Management, Year 4) Zeng Sze Yin (BSC – Applied Computing, Year 2) Kwong Wai Pong (BBA – Marketing, Year 4) Choy Wing Hei (BBA – Marketing, Year 4) |
| Honourable Mention (Relevance & Impact) |
| Team name: Hear.itage Theme: Cultural Homogenisation; Intangible Heritage at Risk; and Heritage Site Preservation Team members: Lee Hok Yin (BBA – Finance and Banking, Year 2) Leung Shue Yan (BBA – Economics, Year 2) Chow Cheuk Wing (BBA – Economics, Year 2) Yu Tsun Hin (BBA – Finance and Banking, Year 2) |
HSUHK Innovation Project Competition 2026
student innovators, together with judges and consultants
Neon-Rhythm, winner of the Champion and Honourable Mention (Innovation) awards, receives the prize from Ms Amy Lam (first right).
Herbal Tea Guardian, winner of the 1st Runner-up and Honourable Mention (Proposal Write-up) awards, receives the prize from Ms Amy Lam (first right).
NarraTrait, winner of the 2nd Runner-up receives the prize from Dr Ben Cheng (first left).
Heritage Quest HK, winner of Honourable Mention (Presentation) award, receives the prize from Dr Holly Chung (first right).
Hear.itage, winner of Honourable Mention (Relevance and Impact) award, receives the prize from Dr Chan Chi-kit (first right).
Dr Ben Cheng
Dr Chan Chi-kit
Dr Holly Chung
Ms Amy Lam
Dr Patrick Mok