Keeping Wildlife in the Wild
The U.S. Consulate Challenge
This Challenge is now over, find out about the results here!
SELECTION PROCESS
Application Phase
Ends on 27 September
To take part in this challenge, just sign up on the platform and click on the participate button!
Form a team of 2 to 4 members and submit up to a 10-slide pitch deck that includes the following:
- Problem Statement & Value Proposition
- Differentiation
- Feasibility
- Core Technology/Architecture (if applicable)
- Team Profile
- Optional: Video demo (it is not required to submit a video demo to be eligible for the challenge, however, it will be a bonus in case of a tie or other teams submitted similar solutions. If you wish to submit a video along with your pitch deck presentation, please keep it limited to 2 minutes' length.)
Submission Deadline: Friday, 27 September, 11:59 PM HKT
Announcement of Shortlisted Teams: Friday, 11 October (announcement date may be subject to change depending on the number of applications received.)
Mentoring Workshop
1 November
Receive mentorship from industry experts via the online platform to fine-tune idea and participate in an in-person workshop.
Workshop Date: Friday, 1 November, 6 PM
Workshop Location: Hosted by the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau
Final Round
9 November
The finalists will pitch their solutions and showcase their prototype, if applicable, to a panel of expert judges.
Final Round Date: Saturday, 9 November at The Hub, Wan Chai
Deliverable: Up to 20-slide pitch deck presentation (optional: video/mockup)
Submission Deadline: Thursday, 7 November 11:59 pm HKT
Presentation Rules: 5-min pitch presentation and prototype demo, if applicable, followed by 3 mins Q&A session with the judging panel