Benefit and Impact

• Does the solution demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities with respected to the theme selected?  

• Does the solution improve or solve existing challenges?  

• Who are the target beneficiaries? How well does the solution cater user needs and enhance their experience?  

• What is the potential impact of the innovation on visitors, community, businesses as a whole?    

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Innovativeness

• Does the solution showcase ‘thinking-out-of-the-box’ creativity?  

• Does the solution offer (original thinking) unique approaches or perspectives that distinguish it from existing solutions?  

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Solution potential and maturity

• Does the solution have the potential to be adopted/feasible to implement in real-world scenarios?  

• Does the solution consider factors such as cost-effectiveness and technical feasibility?  

• Was there any simulation or prototypes developed to further visualise future products? 

Data use and integration 

• Does the solution demonstrate competency in utilising CSDI’s spatial data for research, analysis or solution development (Reference list required)

• Does the solution demonstrate competency in utilising alternative data sources (API Hub, Open Banking, Open Insurance, etc.) for research analysis or development (Reference list required

Bonus Points*

• Does the solution demonstrate a good integration of HKSTP’s digital infrastructure 

Scalability and Sustainability  

• Does the solution demonstrate a commitment and/or long-term impact to scalability and sustainability?  

• Does the solution offer a sustainable business models with consideration of cost-effectiveness and affordability in terms of implementation and maintenance?   

• Does the team’s experience and expertise effectively convey the potential of their innovation?  

• How effectively is the innovation presented to the judges in terms of concept, problem solving, solution design, and business potential?