2026 1st Bauhinia Station Cup Polar ESG Special Contest

2026 1st "Bauhinia Station Cup"
Polar Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Special Contest

Overview

The polar regions act as global climate change "early warning systems". This special contest pioneers embedding "low environmental impact" as a foundational engineering and algorithmic rule, encouraging young people across the Greater Bay Area to focus on polar issues through plastic reduction, low-carbon innovations, and scientific practice. The contest offers a direct pathway to the GBA Whitelist Competition, with the Grand Prize featuring a HKD 150,000 "Bauhinia Station" Polar Expedition Scholarship.

1. Key Dates & Schedule
Registration Opens 28 Sept 2026
Online registration officially opens alongside bookings for supporting courses.
Launch Ceremony 11 Oct 2026
Official competition launch ceremony held.
Submission Deadline 28 Oct 2026
Complete online registration form, upload all project materials, and pay the HK$400 organisation fee.
Hong Kong Pitching Event 1 Nov 2026
Hybrid online and offline pitching session evaluated by a professional judging panel.
Finalists Announced 3 Nov 2026
Announcement of finalists progressing directly to the GBA Finals, along with preparation guidelines.
GBA Grand Finals (Shenzhen) 8 Nov 2026
On-site pitches and expert judging in Shenzhen, followed by the awards ceremony to announce all prize winners.

* Hong Kong Recommendation Mechanism: No limit on the number of recommended finalists from Hong Kong. All shortlisted and winning entries will undergo a 5-day public notice period under real-name supervision.

2. Award Structure
🏆 Jury Chair's Award
HKD 150,000 AI Training or "Bauhinia Station"
Polar Expedition Scholarship
🥇 Champion
HKD 30,000 AI Training or "Bauhinia Station"
Polar Expedition Scholarship
🥈 First Runner-Up
HKD 20,000 AI Training or "Bauhinia Station"
Polar Expedition Scholarship
🥉 Second Runner-Up
HKD 10,000 AI Training or "Bauhinia Station"
Polar Expedition Scholarship
🎖️ Special Award
HKD 6,000 AI Training or "Bauhinia Station"
Polar Expedition Scholarship
🎗️ Commendation Award
HKD 3,000 AI Training or "Bauhinia Station"
Polar Expedition Scholarship

* For detailed terms and usage guidelines regarding AI Training or "Bauhinia Station" Polar Expedition Scholarship options, please download the official PDF plan below.

3. Submission Guidelines

• Key Themes: Centred around "Polar Exploration, Protection, and Sustainable Utilisation," encouraging interdisciplinary creativity and practical innovation.

• Originality & Integrity: Ghostwriting and plagiarism are strictly prohibited. Generative AI tools (used for code assistance, text editing, etc.) must be disclosed upon submission; undisclosed AI content or misconduct will lead to immediate disqualification.

• Presentation Formats: Short video (1–5 mins), PPT/Poster presentation, or physical model/device demonstration. Combinations are welcome to fully demonstrate project logic.

4. Categories & Competition Tracks

Eligibility: Primary and secondary students aged 7–18 across the Greater Bay Area (Primary 2 to Secondary 6 / Year 13). Individual or team entries allowed (up to 6 students per team, with 1–2 advisor teachers).

Track 1: Exploration
Focuses on low-impact ecological monitoring, green computing, and autonomous data collection, promoting environmentally conscious engineering.
Track 2: Utilisation
Focuses on polar eco-tourism AI microgrids, shipping route optimisation, and logistics, exploring the harmony between low-carbon commerce and fragile ecosystems.
Track 3: Transformation
Focuses on adaptive permafrost infrastructure, automated pollution containment, and invasive species ecological management through AI simulations.
📄 Official Scheme & Organisational Guidelines
Includes advisory board, supporting organisations, hosts, co-organisers, and full terms.
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