Since its launch in 1997, the “Hong Kong Youth Science and Technology Invention Competition”(HKYSTIC) is now the largest and most popular science competition in Kong Kong with nearly 10,000 applicants from over 300 schools participating in this annual event. The competition targets kindergarten, primary and secondary school students and teachers, with categories including Science Fiction Drawing, Invention, Research, Science and Technology Practical Activity. The winning projects will have the opportunity to be nominated to participate in the largest national science competition in China – China Adolescent Science and Technology Invention Contest which is hosted by different mainland cities in August annually.

Official Website of HKYSTIC: http://stic.newgen.org.hk
 

Hong Kong Jockey Club Youth Science and Technology Invention Competition 03-04

Organiser
HKNGCA Science Innovation Centre

Sponsor
Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

Exclusively sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the competition offered a platform for teenagers to put their creativity into full use. The competition received 2,330 entries from different sections including Technological Innovative Products, Science Fiction Drawings and Outstanding Technological Practical Activities from 160 primary and secondary schools. A total of over 3,000 students and teachers joined the competition and the result was pleasing.

The award ceremony was held successfully at the Jockey Club Auditorium, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 18 April. We were honoured to have The Hon. John Tsang Chun-wah, JP Secretary for Commerce, Prof. Tsui Lap-chee, President of the University of Hong Kong who was also the chief science consultant of the competition and Mrs Doris S.Y. Ho, Head of Charities, Hong Kong Jockey Club were invited to officiate at the ceremony. We hereby sincerely express our gratitude to their participation and the kind support of the 18 judges.