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League & Eligibility

1. Theme

We welcome any potential and valuable solutions that may make an effort in combating climate change effects and enhancing climate resilience in Hong Kong, especially for daily life. The eligible ideas should focus on achieving UN SDG 13: Climate Action.

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2. Eligibility

For startups which are looking for scaling up their prototypes with positive climate impacts

  • Applicants must be winners of an entrepreneurship or incubation programme OR
  • Applicants are start-ups incorporated under Hong Kong’s Companies Ordinance for not more than three years as of application deadline
Notes:
  • – Each application should consist of one to four team members (including the team leader), who are between aged 18 and 40 as of application deadline.
  • – All team members can only join ONE league, join ONE team under that league, and submit ONE application during the application period.
  • – Teams may comprise of members from different institutions and academic background.
  • – Each application should submit a Hong Kong-based climate change solution.
  • – All teams should acquire endorsement from one tertiary institution / youth entrepreneurship organization by filling in the CARS endorsement form or by submitting a formal reference letter. Applications without endorsement or references will not be accepted.
  • – Other rules and regulations can be referred to the information book every year.
Award:
  • Climate Action Acceleration Award

 

 

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HK$180,000

Quota: 3 teams

3. Endorsement

Interested applicants should get endorsement from a department or a unit under any higher education institutions or youth entrepreneurship organisations in Hong Kong. The endorsement form can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

In order to ensure a smooth verification process of endorsement, applicants are highly recommended to get endorsement from the recommended organizations having partnerships with CARS, but teams can also seek endorsement from other reputable units. The Organizer will screen applications endorsed by other reputable units on a case-by-case basis.

List of recommended organizations for endorsement can be referred to the information book every year.