THEME

Nature in the City: Smart Connections for Sustainable Living

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How can we improve wellbeing and quality of life by reconnecting nature and people in high-density urban environments?

Students are tasked with proposing innovative ways to integrate natural ecosystems into dense urban areas like Hong Kong, creating ecological hotspots that promote urban habitats, wildlife corridors, or vertical green spaces.

Proposals could leverage smart technologies such as biodiversity tracking apps, sensor-enabled habitats, or AR-driven nature education to transform public transit infrastructure like trams into biodiversity-friendly and sustainable platforms.

Think outside the box and explore a mutual gain between urban development and ecological conservation!

Students can create compelling proposals that not only showcase a wise use of STEAM knowledge but also encourage cities like Hong Kong to play an active role in meaningful community engagement with nature.

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Main Organizer
tramplus
Co-Organizers
the hong kong university of science and technology
tramways
Lead Sponsor
Hong Kong Land
Supporting Organizations (in no particular order)
Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
AiTLE
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund 10 Years
Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Hong Kong Architecture Centre
The HKFYG Leadership Institute
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
ReThink HK
Visa
Saint Barnabas' Society & Home
Jewel Changi Airport
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
CIFAL Singapore

GRAND PRIZES*

(FOR EACH CATEGORY)

Singapore Stage

Champion

Award Trophy<br>(per team)
Award Trophy
(per team)
Award Certificate<br>(per student)
Award Certificate
(per student)
HK$10,000 (≈SG$1,650)<br>Cash Prize (per team)**
HK$10,000 (≈SG$1,650)
Cash Prize (per team)**
*All shortlisted teams must attend the Finale. The main organizer reserves the right to revoke the award and/or prize of any shortlisted team who fails to attend. Awards and grand prizes are subject to change without prior notice. In case of dispute, the decisions of Tram Plus Limited shall be final.

**The champion can select either HKD or SGD as their preferred currency.

Industry Tour

Represent Singapore to compete with Hong Kong students
Attend a seminar at Nanyang Technological University
Explore Asia’s top smart city developments
Engage in meaningful exchanges with industry leaders and Hong Kong students

KEY DATES

21 Aug
Briefing Session (ZOOM Live)
21 Nov
Submission Deadline
19 Dec
Finalist Announcement
Dates to be announced
Seminar
7 Mar 2026
Grand Finale & Awards Ceremony
SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY SUSTAINABILITY
BIODIVERSITY BIODIVERSITY BIODIVERSITY
URBAN LIVING URBAN LIVING URBAN LIVING

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