【MTR Calls on Secondary School Students to Explore Innovation and Career Planning】
2026 Innovation Challenge Themes
Reducing carbon emissions
Social inclusion
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Through engaging and inspiring online courses and innovation challenge, students can master essential skills such as design thinking, AI technology, tech ethics, financial literacy, and empathy—then apply them directly to benefit their communities.
Winning teams: Each student can receive up to
Seed Funding + MTR Mall Vouchers (total value HK$10,000)
Application deadline: 23 March 2026
Interested participants should contact their school’s responsible teacher for enquiries. Application forms must be submitted by the school.
Please contact the SONOVA team for enquiries: collective@sonova.com.hk
Participating students will have the opportunity to gain the following unique and valuable experiences:
Cross-sector Professional Mentors
Exchange with MTR and professionals from various sectors
MTR Headquarters Presentation
Outstanding teams will present their innovative solutions to MTR senior management
In-Depth Exploration of
MTR’s businesses
Winning teams will gain close-up insights into smart mobility and railway operations
Prototyping & Proof-of-Concept Opportunity
The relevant MTR business units might explore turning promising ideas into practical implementation opportunities
In support of nurturing future talent, the following awards have been specially introduced this year for participating schools and students.
School Participation Recognition
-E-course
-Environmental & Innovation Challenge
Student Certificates
Finalist Awards
&
Seed Money
Top 10
Excellence Awards
Main Programme Schedule:
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March to April: M.O.V.E. Online Course Learning Period
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March to April: Four-student teams, led by a teacher, apply through school for the 2026 Environmental & Social Innovation Challenge
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Mid April: Shortlisted teams in the first stage will participate in a two-day practical Bootcamp for initial selection.
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Early May: Shortlisted teams from the initial selection will conduct on-site validation of their concepts under mentor guidance.
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Mid May: Shortlisted teams from the initial selection will advance to participate in the Grand Final.
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July: Winners will participate in the MTR In-Depth Exploration Journey
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Late Aug: Winners will participate in a Results Sharing Session at MTR Headquarters, presenting their innovative solutions to MTR senior management.
