Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) joined forces with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) as a partner in Techathon+ 2025, a flagship annual inter-university entrepreneurship competition co-organized with local universities and institutions.

The HKSYU team, led by Dr Roy HO, Assistant Professor of the Department of Business Administration, and supported by Dr Monica LAW, Head and Associate Professor of the same department, contributed a project called DealEats. This student-led initiative was a search engine designed to help users compare prices and find the best deals by aggregating listings from local food delivery platforms such as FoodPanda and Keeta.

The team included LAM Wai-ting and CHU Wai-fong, Year 4 HKSYU BBA students, as well as Justin FAN Tsz-kin from the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). They successfully advanced to the finals, competing against other local and international teams from countries including Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and the United States. The students gained invaluable experience in teamwork, problem-solving, and real-world application of their academic knowledge through their participation in this prestigious competition.

This event, hosted by HKSTP from January 17–19, 2025, attracted over 1,800 participants, comprising more than 380 teams from around the world, representing 30 universities and institutional partners. It brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to collaboratively develop impactful solutions through hackathons, workshops, and networking sessions. Key themes included Trusted AI & Data Science, Sustainability & ESG, Digital Economy, and Smart Cities, all aimed at inspiring creativity and advancing technology in Hong Kong and beyond.

Source: April 2025 Issue