Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the content of each Domain talk the same?
A: No. Domain Experts will be invited to share the information of the competition in the workshop and help the participants to have better preparation.
There are 8 awards in the competition. Can I join all of them with one submission?
A: One submission can only be entered into one of the 8 awards.
Can I choose two competition themes at the same time for the submission?
A: Only one theme can be selected as the main theme.
Can Primary 6 students participate the competition?
A: Yes. All participants from primary and secondary schools are required to apply for the competition via school teachers for verification.
Participants are required to be from the same school?
A: Yes. For teams consist of primary and secondary students should come from the same school. Restriction is lifted in the stream of Higher Education.
Can the school apply for more teams after the initial submission?
A: Yes, any changes should be made before the deadline.
What should I submit before the deadline?
A: Each team must submit an application form and upload a project proposal through the Education City website.
Do participants need to submit a prototype of the project?
A: No, participants only need to submit a project proposal (should contain a Presentation file with no more than 18 slides) before the deadline.
What language will be used in the proposal and the presentation?
A: The project proposal can be expressed in Chinese or English, and the file size must be within 1GB. Teams are also needed to select the interview language (English, Cantonese or Putonghua) in the application form as well.
Do I need a physical interview for the screening stage?
A: No. In the screening stage, all the entries will be scored and screened by the assessors. The assessment panel will select marginal submissions with online Q&A sessions with the participants.
If some of the team members are unable to attend the interview, can they be replaced by others?
A: Only the list of members in the submission can attend the interview.
Do I need to submit a finished product or model for the judging process for having a higher score?
A: We do not require any finished products or models in the judging process. Participants can decide to have any materials for presentation.
If the technology / product mentioned does not exist in the project proposal, will it affect the score of the proposal?
A: The content of the project proposal will be marked according to the evaluation criteria. The level of innovation of the proposal will be part of the evaluation criteria.
How many teams will be shortlisted for the final judging?
A: There are 5 teams for each category.
If our team successfully progresses, can we revise the content of the proposal?
A: Yes. Entries will receive comments from the assessors in each phrase to enhance the projects’ effectiveness and completeness. The revised version should be handed in on the suggested date. Participating teams are required to submit shortlisted project proposals in accordance with the EdCity guidelines (notified via email).
When will the shortlisted teams be notified?
A: The list will be announced on the event website and teams will be notified via email 7 days before the physical interview.