Congratulations to the twelve winning teams of the inaugural HKU Generative AI Hackathon for Sustainable Development Goals 2025!
Champions (Gold Prize Winners)
| Team | Thematic Track | Team Members | University | PG/UG | Social Issue / Idea |
| Team 1009 – NorthStar | Youth Empowerment and Inclusive Futures | Khilola Sapaeva | HKU | UG | Voice-based GenAI role-play platform that lets students practice realistic job interviews and receive automated, targeted feedback |
| Xinqing Xu | HKU | UG | |||
| Ko Sung Kit | HKUST | UG | |||
| Ginni Vishal | HKBU | UG | |||
| Pucheng LEI | CityUHK | PG | |||
| Team 1001 – MigrAssist | Resilient and Adaptable Communities | Krish Paras Patel | HKU | UG | Chatbot that helps migrant workers in Hong Kong understand their rights, stay updated on legal changes, and easily connect with related NGOs. |
| Pushti Shah | HKU | UG | |||
| Krisha Sheth | HKU | UG | |||
| Krish Gupta | HKU | UG | |||
| Wong Cheuk Ki | HKU | UG | |||
| Team 1061 – The Wizard of Biodiversity | Sustainable Design and Biodiversity | Wong Wing Ki | HKUST | UG | GreenBean – “Interactive Website for Exploring Hong Kong’s Biodiversity optimised using HenAI models.” |
| Wong Jemson Jun Peng | HKUST | UG | |||
| CHEUNG Chit Hei | CityUHK | UG | |||
| Lee Tsz Ho | HKUST | UG | |||
| Lai Chung Hang Proton | CityUHK | UG | |||
| Team 1108 – Legendary Horizons | Artistic and Cultural Innovation | FENG Shiqi | HKUST | UG | Intelligent Museum Companion |
| LU Yan | HKUST | UG | |||
| YUEN Yui Tung | HKUST | UG | |||
| WONG Chun Ka | HKUST | UG |
First Runner-ups (Silver Prize Winners)
| Team | Thematic Track | Team Members | University | PG/UG | Social Issue / Idea |
| Team 1038 – Wonder Weavers | Youth Empowerment and Inclusive Futures | Xiao Chuhan | HKU | UG | Novus Health – “For those healing their relationship with food: We are your wellness partner. Here to listen, share, track, and guide. Here to walk with you toward your novus self.” |
| MENG KERU | CityUHK | UG | |||
| Li Wanqian | CityUHK | UG | |||
| Sunjiawen | CityUHK | UG | |||
| BAI JUNYI | HKU | UG | |||
| Team 1113 – TechCare | Resilient and Adaptable Communities | Christina Grace Kolasanakoti | HKBU | UG | Silentalk – “AI-Integrated Real-Time Sign Language Interpreter” |
| LIU Jue Shan | HKBU | UG | |||
| HE Zhi Qiu | HKBU | UG | |||
| PAK Yuet Wing | HKBU | UG | |||
| ZHENG Yi Ming | HKBU | UG | |||
| Team 1068 – III | Sustainable Design and Biodiversity | TAN Lizefeng | HKU | UG | Scannana – “Sustainable Future Starts from your pantry!” |
| Dany Raihan | HKU | UG | |||
| GONG Tong | CityUHK | PG | |||
| Team 1051 – HMT Winter Fans Club | Artistic and Cultural Innovation | Cheng Hei Lam | CityUHK | UG | CRAFTSCAPES HK (藝守) – “AI + AR e-commerce platform connecting sifus and the world” |
| Yuen Tin Yan | HKU | UG | |||
| Lee Guan Bo Ambrose | HKU | UG | |||
| Cheung Hei Yu Sabrina | HKU | UG | |||
| Lo Shun Ting | HKU | PG | |||
| Jessica Udemezue | HKBU | UG |
Second Runner-ups (Bronze Prize Winners)
| Team | Thematic Track | Team Members | University | PG/UG | Social Issue / Idea |
| Team 1013 – Silver Guardian | Youth Empowerment and Inclusive Futures | Lu Haikong | HKU | UG | Hearth – “Bridges communication gaps between Chinese high school teens and parents” |
| Wang Jiake | HKU | UG | |||
| Wu Ka Lok | HKU | UG | |||
| Lu Ho Tin | HKU | UG | |||
| Team 1053 – Beauties and the Beast | Resilient and Adaptable Communities | Albert Manzo Ho | HKU | UG | Pill Pal – “Elderly first AI medication companion that turns confusing pill labels into clear steps” |
| Nielsen Daenuwy | HKU | UG | |||
| Matthew Christopher Handojo | HKU | UG | |||
| Vaylin Beatrice Theron | HKU | UG | |||
| Wayne Davelyn Kosasih | HKU | UG | |||
| Team 1114 – Algaerhythm | Sustainable Design and Biodiversity | Tanvi Suman | HKUST | UG | Turning abundant biomass into the next generation of sustainable textiles |
| Samridhi Balaji | HKUST | UG | |||
| Suaibu Noohu Muthu Asiya Mabrooka | HKUST | UG | |||
| Team 1016 – Hello, World! | Artistic and Cultural Innovation | Tsui Chit Hei | HKU | UG | AR app powered by GenAI that overlays cultural heritage on Hong Kong’s urban and hiking sites to combat cultural erosion, engaging tourists, youth, and educators through immersive storytelling and 3D reconstructions |
| Lu qiuyi | HKU | PG | |||
| WuJiang | CityUHK | PG | |||
| Hui Hong | HKU | UG | |||
| Pang Sik Yuen | HKU | UG |