Techstyle For Social Good International Student Competition
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01TFSG 2022
Introduction
Since 2019, The Mills Fabrica hosts the 'Techstyle For Social Good' International Student Competition annually to drive social impact and sustainable development through awarding techstyle and agrifood prizes to game changing technology ideas from young innovators.
Open to students or recent graduates, the 'Techstyle For Social Good' International Student Competition receives submissions from all over the world, while finalists present their projects to a world-class panel of judges, featuring representatives from Adidas Group & United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Tin Shed Ventures (Patagonia), Material Innovation Initiative, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) etc.
400+
SUBMISSIONS
10+
prize winners
HKD
1.5M+
PRIZES AWARDED
Categories: Techstyle
- New materials and supply chain innovations
- Wearable, lifestyle brands, products merging technology and design
- New retail experiences and platforms
Agrifood Tech
- Supply chain including agritech, transparency, logistics, distribution and packaging
- Alternative foods/new food brands
- New food retail – food apps, innovative kitchen and retail solutions
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Why enter?
Prizes worth over HKD 525,000
Winners will receive essential support to develop their projects including 3-month residencies at The Mills Fabrica in our spaces either in Hong Kong or London, mentorship, access to flexible coworking space, Fabrica Lab, and exposure opportunities to media, The Mills Fabrica’s industry partners and community through events and showcases, as well as a cash prizes.
Residency
Monthly stipend during their residency in Hong Kong or London for up to 3 months
3 months hot desk membership in Hong Kong or London
Up to 6 months complimentary lab membership followed by 6 months 50% discount
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How to apply?
Submit the application form in ENGLISH which includes the following (hardcopies or email submission will not be accepted):
- A summary (max. 250 words)
- A presentation deck (max. 15 slides)
- 1-2 minutes showcase video
We accept individual and group entries with max. 5 members:
- At least 1 team member must be a current student or graduated within the last 3 years.
- At least 1 team member must be available to participate in the final competition.
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Judging Criteria
Submissions will be judged on the following criteria by a panel of distinguished industry experts and world-renowned design academia:
Innovation
Standing out from others with uniqueness to the market in terms of concept, design, technology and user experience to provide game-changing solutions solving a real-world problem
Impact to society
Maximizing resource productivity, being kinder to our planet, minimizing impact on the environment that improve lives, contributing to a better society
Scalability
The business model is able to grow without being hampered by its structure or available resources when faced with increased production
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Timeline
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SUBMISSION PERIOD
MAY - 31 AUG
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SEMI-FINALIST JUDGING
Mid-OCT
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FINAL COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT
LATE-OCT
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FINAL COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT
LATE-OCT
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FINAL COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT
LATE-OCT
06TFSG 2022
Nomination
You can make a tangible difference to students by being a nominator!
This is a great opportunity for potential young innovators to showcase their talent. Winners will be given the opportunity to develop their projects in our spaces at The Mills Fabrica in Hong Kong or London, access our community of innovators, partners and supporters and use our resources, and in particular Fabrica Labs, to bring their project to life.
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01TFSG 2022
Why enter?
Prizes worth over HKD 525,000
Winners will receive essential support to develop their projects including 3-month residencies at The Mills Fabrica in our spaces either in Hong Kong or London, mentorship, access to flexible coworking space, Fabrica Lab, and exposure opportunities to media, The Mills Fabrica’s industry partners and community through events and showcases, as well as a cash prize.
Residency
Monthly stipend during their residency in Hong Kong or London for up to 3 months
3 months hot desk service in Hong Kong or London
Up to 6 months complimentary lab membership followed by 6 months 50% discount
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