Greater Bay Area Tertiary Innovation Contest Celebrates Successful Conclusion

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Tertiary Institution Innovation Project Invitational Competition, organized by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), recently wrapped up, marking a significant event during the Hong Kong Engineers Week 2024. This competition was designed to foster deeper cooperation and exchange among engineering institutions across the Greater Bay Area, featuring ten teams from local, Mainland, and higher education institutions.

Participants were tasked with a series of engineering challenges, including programming and assembling remote-control cars and robotic arms, constructing a bridge, and finally, building sandcastles to demonstrate their engineering prowess. The competition not only tested their technical skills but also their ability to work creatively and collaboratively under time constraints.

After an intense four-hour final competition, a joint team from the Hong Kong Metropolitan University and the Shenzhen Institute of Technology Group stood out as the overall champions, securing a scholarship of HK$10,000. This victory underscored the talent and innovation present within the Greater Bay Area's academic community.

Ir Dr Barry Lee Chi Hong, President of the HKIE, emphasized the importance of such events in strengthening academic ties and fostering collaboration between Mainland and Hong Kong institutions. Similarly, Ir Ricky Lau Chun Kit, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), highlighted the pivotal role of tertiary students in driving forward the collaboration between Mainland China and Hong Kong, contributing significantly to the region's development.

Ir Prof Louis Lock Fat Shing, Chairman of the Organizing Committee, remarked on the competition's success in providing a platform for young engineers to showcase their innovative ideas and teamwork skills. The event also featured awards in various categories such as most creative and eco-friendly designs for remote control cars and bridges, alongside recognitions for speed and sandcastle design.

The successful conclusion of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Tertiary Institution Innovation Project Invitational Competition not only celebrated the engineering talents of students from across the region but also highlighted the ongoing efforts to deepen cooperation among engineering institutions. Through such initiatives, stronger connections are being forged within the Greater Bay Area's academic and professional communities, laying the groundwork for future collaborations.