B4B 2022/23

B4B CHALLENGE 2022 - 2023

Tech for a Purpose: ESG

Carbon Tech for Real Estate AND MetaTech for Imagination

If your project is about emerging possibilities in RTE (Real-Time Engagement) relating to MetaTech and looking for resources, industry experts and tech support, then you must join the B4B Challenge 2022/23 competition: Tech for ESG: MetaTech for Imagination where you will be flooded with resources.

Examples of innovative MetaTech solutions that we are looking for (but not limited to): Application & Ecology Application, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain including NFT, Creativity & Interactive Platform, Development Tools, Infrastructure & Facilities, Networking & Computation, XR Interface

WHO CAN JOIN Carbon Tech for Real Estate ?

WHO CAN JOIN MetaTech for Imagination ?

If your project is about designing data driven ESG solutions in one or more of the following disciplines and looking for resources and industry experts, then you must join the B4B Challenge 2022/23 competition: Tech for ESG: Carbon Tech for Real Estate

where you will be flooded with resources. Building Material, Energy Management,

Design & Planning, Construction & Demolishment, Facility Management.

Examples of innovative Carbon Tech solutions for Real Estate that we are looking for (but not limited to): Communication, Construction/Demolishment Process & Management, Continuity Planning, Customer Service, Energy Sources & Management, Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability, Fire Safety, HR Management, Indoor/Outdoor Planning,

Maintenance/Testing & Inspections, New Material Application, Operational Management,

Project Management, Quality Control, Security, Supply Chain Management.

Your solution will be evaluated by industry experts & advices will be given.

30 finalists from Hong Kong, Mainland China & SEA will share & compete for the "16 Best Solutions".

All 16 teams will be invited to Shanghai, to talk directly with ESG Experts, Carbon Exchange, as well as Real Estate and MetaTech players.

Coaches from our collaborators will help polish your project from tech, commercial & financial aspects.

Your solution will be introduced to Government Departments and Industry Experts which would be your anchor user.

What you can expect:

Who is qualified to join the contest?

You have a solid & innovative solution with at least one commercial client.

Your solution falls into either one or multiple disciplines as follows:

Carbon Tech for Real Estate

Building Material

Energy Management

Design & Planning

Construction & Demolishment

Facility Management

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MetaTech for Imagination

Infrastructure & facilities

Development tools

Application and ecology application

There is NO limitation of gender, age, size and history of company. We VALUE the actual innovative capacity in enhancing carbon efficiency.

The only enrollment cost is a precise & concise presentation deck of your project.

APPLY NOW

Application Deadline: 11:59pm 28th March 2023 (Hong Kong Time)

PROSPECTUS

APPLICATION FORM

For details of eligibility requirements and application procedures, please refer to the Prospectus

COMPETITION TIMELINE

NOW - 28TH MARCH 2023

RECUITMENT

APRIL 2023

FINAL ASSESSMENT

APRIL 2023

12-15TH INNOEX AT HKCEC ( Showcase & Presentation)

MAY - AUGUST 2023

ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME

- SHA / HK EW

- MENTORING SESSIONS WITH OUR MENTORS

- USERS SHARING SESSIONS (WITH HK GOV, INDUSTRIES EXPERTS, AND MORE)

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Selection of finalist teams and champion teams for each stream will be based on the following assessment criteria:​

INNOVATION

&

CREATIVIVTY

FUCTIONALITY

&

QUALITY

IMPLEMENTATION,

MARKETING POTENTIAL

& RETURN ON INVESTMENT

PROFESSIONALISM

&

PRESENTATION

Should there be any dispute as to the results of the assessment, the decision of the Judging Panel shall be final.