HUGEM Innovation Challenge
- Develop creativity and problem-solving skills
- Learn from Harvard experts and global innovators
- Compete for awards and scholarships for the Asia Round
- Opportunity to visit Harvard University for top innovators
Introduction
The HUGEM Innovation Challenge (HIC) is an international competition co-organized by HUGEM ( The Harvard Undergraduate Global Education Movement) and ASEEDER. This competition invites middle school students who are passionate about innovation to participate. The challenge provides an opportunity for students to learn and apply design thinking as a tool for solving real-world problems, fostering creativity, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.
The HIC competition consists of two major rounds:
- Qualifier Round: Focuses on problem discovery and idea expansion. Participants identify real-world problems, propose innovative solutions, and submit their work online. The top 75% of participants will advance to the Asia Round.
- Asia Round: A 7- day camp in China from July 31 – August 6, 2025, where students explore innovation with Harvard mentors across four tracks: STEM, Business & Entrepreneurship, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Computer Science & AI. Winners get a chance to visit Harvard University for an innovation experience.
About contest
The HIC competition is open to middle school students (Grades 6-9) who have a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
Qualifier Round
- Date:
- Fall Semester: September 2024 – March 31, 2025
- Spring Semester: February 1 – May 8, 2025
- Format: Online submission (individual or team of 2-4 students)
- Task: Identify real-world problems, develop innovative solutions, and submit proposals with supporting materials (videos, reports, presentations).
Asia Round
- Date: July 31 – August 6, 2025
- Location: China
- Format: 7-day immersive innovation camp (individual or team participation)
- Tracks: STEM, Business & Entrepreneurship, Humanities & Social Sciences, Computer Science & AI
AWARD
At HIC, we recognize and celebrate innovation, creativity, and outstanding performance through a structured awards system at different stages of the competition.
Qualifier Round
- Participation Awards: All students who submit innovative proposals and required videos will receive an official participation certificate.
- Individual Awards: Outstanding innovators will be honored with special awards.
- HIC Advancement: The top 75% of participants will advance to the Asia Round.
- Scholarships: Selected students will receive scholarships for the Asia Round.
Asia Round
- Participation Awards: All students will receive official participation certificates.
- Individual & Team Awards: Outstanding innovators will be honored with special awards.
- Harvard Innovation Activity: The innovators who win the individual or team awards in the Asia round will get the chance to visit Harvard University for the innovation activity.
Individual Awards structure
- The First Prize: Awarded to the top 15% of participants.
- The Second Prize: Awarded to participants ranking in the top 15-30%.
- The Third Prize: Awarded to participants ranking in the top 30-50%.
- The Excellence Prize: Awarded to participants ranking in the top 50-75%.
Registration Details
– Deadline: April 28, 2025
– Exam Date: May 8, 2025
The school sends the list of participating candidates to email enquiry@sooncheng.com – Subject: HIC [Year of Competition].
Upon receiving confirmation from the organizing committee, the school sends a copy of the payment receipt for the exam fee to the bank as instructed.
For independent candidates, please contact SOON CHENG for registration guidance.
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