Innovate For Future

IFF2025 Competition

Innovate for Future (IFF) Competition is an open competition of innovation & technology to inspire our young people in Hong Kong to create innovative products or services for solving and improving our real-life challenges, though idea generation to prototype development. The competition may apply to local schools including secondary, tertiary and startup (new stream for 2025) in Hong Kong SAR. Students will pitch how to move human society forward with feasible innovation and products in our coaching process.

This competition is supported by our international partner, San Jose State University (SJSU) Silicon Valley Center for Global Studies (SVCGS). The final champion or winners will have opportunity to submit their projects to SJSU global program such as Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge (SVIC) Competition and Showcase.

This competition is also supported by our global technology partners and as well as other industry, exhibition, and training partners. The final champion or winners will have opportunity to be nominated to join their industry support programs, internship programs and showcase in exhibition and sharing in technology conferences.

Event Notice

Technology Startup Stream – New Stream for IFF2025
IFF2025 will extend a new stream for startup team joining our competition event in 2025. Details for submission requirement and related information will be announced soon. Please click for information.

IFF2025 Pitch & Conference Day

26 July 2025 (SAT) 9:30am to 5:30pm at Cyberport Function Room 1-2

IFF2025 Competition Theme

Smart Solutions for Sustainable Living in a Digital World

In a rapidly evolving world, the quest for sustainability has never been more crucial. The theme “Smart Solutions for Sustainable Living in a Digital World” aims to inspire innovators to develop intelligent tools, self-regulated learning, forward-thinking process and scientific measures that may promote eco-friendly practices in our daily lives in global perspective. From harnessing technology to optimize energy usage in homes to creating innovative urban planning strategies for greener cities, this theme challenges participants to think creatively and implement sustainable practices that benefit to individuals, society and even to the world. By encouraging the integration of smart technologies with sustainable living principles, this theme seeks to pave the way for a more environmentally conscious and harmonious future.

IFF2025 Competition Highlight

One-Day Competition Pitch & Conference
Finalist & IFF Project Showcase
Round-Table Panel Discussion
Bootcamp with Industry Training
SJSU Global Program & Showcase
Entrepreneurship & Internship Program

Awards & Prizes

Total Cash Awards: HK$32,000

Awards with Cash and Certificate
(for Secondary & Tertiary Stream)

Champion – HK$8,000
1st Runner up – HK$5,000
2nd Runner up – HK$3,000

Awards with Certificate

Certificate of Excellence (2 teams)
Certificate of Merit (5 teams)

Opening Remarks

Time: 9:30-10:00am Guest of Honour for Opening Remarks

Mr Ricky CHOI, Director of Smart Living, Cyberport

Pitching Session

Time: 10:00am-12:30pm Top 3 Finalists of Secondary & Tertiary Pitching to Judge Panel

IFF Round-table Discussion

Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Language: in English

Theme: Generative AI in Medical & Healthcare Applications
Description: TBD

The panel will explore:

Generative AI applications in global digital health
Smart AI medical solution in patient engagement, virtual assistants, and personalized cares.
AI enhances diagnostic accuracy through imaging, predictive analytics, and genetic profiling.
Debate the ethical implications, data privacy and regulation
Current challenges in local medical system by deploying generative AI solutions

The panel will have 10-min Q&A session.

Moderator: Mr Perry TANG, Global Principal Training & Education Specialist, Medtronic

Perry Tang has been at the forefront of biology and cardiac procedures since 2014, following his graduation with a BSc in Biology from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His dedication to healthcare and empowering the younger generation is evident through his involvement with Dream Possible and various youth initiatives at HKUST.

With over a decade of experience in cardiology, Perry has been instrumental in advancing patient care and supporting healthcare professionals. His work spans cardiac surgery, clinical research, interventional cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology. As a key member of the Global Medtronic Training & Education team, Perry has played a vital role in disseminating innovative medical technology across Asia. His expertise in ablation techniques has been pivotal to the success of clinical trials such as STOP AF PAS and CAP AF.

A passionate advocate for educational innovation, Perry’s enthusiasm for Instructional Design & Technology is particularly pronounced in the emerging fields of Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning within medical education. His analytical acumen and compassionate approach enable him to devise creative solutions to complex challenges, always with a focus on patient safety and well-being.

Perry’s commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion is also reflected in his active participation in Asian Impact at Medtronic (AIM) and the Medtronic Culture Circles. His talent for building strong collaborative relationships across diverse regions and functions is invaluable to the progress of the medical technology industry and the nurturing of future talent.

Panellist: TBD

IFF Project Showcase

Time: 3:30-4:30pm The Top 5 Finalists Show Up Prototypes in IFF Project Showcase

Award Ceremony

Time: 4:30-5:30pm Guest of Honour for Presenting Awards

Judges

Dr Jeff AU YEUNG, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer, Department of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, School of Science and Technology, The Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Mr Ricky CHOI, Director of Smart Living, Cyberport
Dr Yung LAM, Senior Medical Affairs Manager, Pfizer
Mr Perry TANG, Global Principal Training & Education Specialist, Medtronic
Mr Jason YUEN, Co-Founder & CEO, SOCIF