And the winners are…

And the winners are…

It was truly inspiring to witness the incredible friendship and bonds that formed among students from diverse years and disciplines in this year’s Inter-University GenAI Hackathon for the SDGs. 
As we celebrate the achievements of the winning team, let’s also recognize the hard work and dedication of all participants. Each team poured their hearts and minds into their projects, and their innovative ideas have the potential to drive positive change in our communities and beyond.

Congratulations once again to all participants, and let’s continue to inspire one another on this incredible journey!

Gold 🪙 (4 winners)

NorthStar – “voice-based GenAI role-play platform that lets students practice realistic job interviews and receive automated, targeted feedback”
Khilola Sapaeva, Xinqing Xu (HKU)
Ko Sung Kit (HKUST), Ginni Vishal (HKBU), Pucheng LEI (CityUHK)

MigrAssist – “chatbot that helps migrant workers in Hong Kong understand their rights, stay updated on legal changes, and easily connect with related NGOs.”
Krish Paras Patel, Pushti Shah, Krisha Sheth, Krish Gupta, Wong Cheuk Ki (HKU)

GreenBean – “Interactive Website for Exploring Hong Kong’s Biodiversity optimized using genAI models.”
Cheung Chit Hei , Lai Chung Hang Proton (CityU) Wong Wing Ki, Wong Jemson Jun Peng , Lee Tsz Ho (HKUST)

Legendary Horizons – “Intelligent Museum Companion”
FENG Shiqi, LU Yan, YUEN Yui Tung, WONG Chun Ka (HKUST)

Silver 🥈 (4 winners)

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, Li Wanqian, Sunjiawen (CityUHK) , Xiao Chuhan, BAI JUNYI (HKU)

Silentalk – “AI-Integrated Real-Time Sign Language Interpreter”
Team “TechCare” Christina Grace Kolasanakoti, LIU Jue Shan, HE Zhi Qiu, PAK Yuet Wing, ZHENG Yi Ming (HKBU)

Scannana – “Sustainable Future Starts from your pantry!”
Dany Raihan, Tan Lizefeng (HKU) Gong Tong (CityU)

CRAFTSCAPES HK (藝守) – “AI + AR e-commerce platform connecting sifus and the world”
Cheng Hei Lam(CityUHK), Yuen Tin Yan, Lee Guan Bo Ambrose, Cheung Hei Yu Sabrina, Lo Shun Ting(HKU), Jessica Udemezue(HKBU)

Bronze 🥉 (4 winners)

Hearth – “bridges communication gaps between Chinese high school teens and parents”
Lu Haikong , Wang Jiake, Wu Ka Lok, Lu Ho Tin (HKU)

Pill Pal – “Elderly first AI medication companion that turns confusing pill labels into clear steps”
Albert Manzo Ho, Nielsen Daenuwy, Matthew Christopher Handojo , Vaylin Beatrice Theron, Wayne Davelyn Kosasih (HKU)

Algaerhythm – “turning abundant biomass into the next generation of sustainable textiles.”
Tanvi Suman, Samridhi Balaji, Suaibu Noohu Muthu Asiya Mabrooka (HKUST)

Hello, World! – “Reviving Hong Kong’s Heritage through AI and AR”
Wu Jiang (CityUHK), Leung Nga Yin (HKUST), Hui Hong, Lu Qiuyi, Pang Sik Yuen, Tsui Chit Hei (HKU)