For Immediate Release
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) successfully concluded the seventh edition of its Business Case Competition (BCC) with a high-stakes final round held on March 20. A total of 12 university student teams competed in the 2025/2026 grand final, with five emerging as champions. All the winners received a one-year HKGCC student membership together with cash prizes.
The anniversary edition saw record-breaking engagement, drawing around 250 teams comprising some 830 students from tertiary institutions across Hong Kong. Since its launch in December 2025, the multi-stage programme provided a platform for emerging talent to tackle real-world business challenges. Participants benefited from invaluable opportunities to engage directly with business executives and refine their proposals through professional guidance.
The four sponsoring companies – MTR Corporation, New World Development Company Limited, Shun Tak Holdings Limited and The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) – each provided a real-world business case for students to address. Topics included low‑altitude mobility, sustainable urban development, theme park economy and destination development, as well as hydrogen energy and community engagement.
The judges praised the exceptionally high standard of the submissions, which rendered the selection of a champion particularly challenging. They also highlighted that the close collaboration and active engagement between participating companies and students, significantly enhanced project outcomes and deepened mutual understanding.
Each champion team received a cash prize of HK$20,000. The first and second runners-up teams were awarded HK$10,000 and HK$5,000, respectively. Following are the competition results:
MTR Corporation
Innovating the Low Altitude Economy or Autonomous Vehicle by Capitalizing MTR’s Assets to Propel Hong Kong into a Global Innovation Hub
Champion: WealthWeave (The University of Hong Kong + The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
1st Runner-up: Thomas and Friends (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
2nd Runner-up: AIMS Strategy (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
WealthWeave (The University of Hong Kong + The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
New World Development Company Limited
Expediting Development of Northern Metropolis: Explore Best Possible Development Models that are Feasible and Financially Sustainable
Champions: HKUSTeam (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) & Team HAHA (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
1st Runner-up: HANDS (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
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Team HAHA (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) |
Shun Tak Holdings Limited
From Vision to Icon: Inspiring a New Era of Adventure ahead of the Ocean Park Adventure Zone Launch
Champion: The Rams (The University of Hong Kong)
1st Runner-up: Lawak (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology + The University of Hong Kong)
2nd Runner-up: Peak Venture Collective (Hong Kong Polytechnic University + Hong Kong Baptist University)
The Rams (The University of Hong Kong)
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas)
Smart and Green Energy: Strategies for Community Engagement in Hydrogen Initiatives
Champion: HKUSTeam (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
1st Runner-up: BEA Capital (The University of Hong Kong)
2nd Runner-up: TRIO Axis (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
HKUSTeam (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)
About BCC
The primary objective of the Business Case Competition is to facilitate the exchange of ideas between students and industry professionals, encouraging participants to apply their academic knowledge to tackle contemporary business challenges. The competition offers students a unique opportunity to present their solutions to a panel of industry-leading experts -- an invaluable experience seldom available within academic settings.
Since its inception in 2019, the competition has engaged over 4,300 tertiary students and recent graduates, reinforcing HKGCC’s commitment to bridging the gap between the business community and educational institutions.
For over two decades, the Chamber has been dedicated to fostering collaboration between the business sector, secondary schools, and universities. This includes programs such as the Pitch Perfect Programme, now in its fifth year, which provides university students with invaluable training, mentorship, and internship opportunities to prepare for their careers.
Additionally, every year the Business-School Partnership Programme, established in August 2001, offer thousands of secondary students in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area valuable insights into the commercial world.
Media inquiries: Please contact Mr Jonathan Man at 2823 1229 / [email protected]