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What is Tech4Good

Tech4Good is a competition designed to help young adults learn about the latest trends in digitalization and explore how digital technologies can address common social issues. The competition aims to raise students' awareness of challenges to local sustainable development, encourage students to use the ICT skills they learn to explore solutions that are both technically and commercially viable, and help students turn their dreams into reality. Through Tech4Good, participants boost their creativity, hone their entrepreneurship skills, and develop a sense of social responsibility. All of this, through fun team efforts while being coached by Huawei experts and world-renowned social impact leaders.

Huawei' s flagship CSR program, Seeds For The Future, launched the Tech4Good Global Competition in 2021 as part of its talent development program. This program is a part of Huawei' s efforts to cultivate global talent and discover new ways to harness technological innovation to advance sustainability. Check out the Tech4Good 2021 winning teams projects!

Apply for the Tech4Good Global Competition Today!

Who Can Apply

Seeds For The Future 2022 participants who have continued working and made significant progress on their Tech4Good projects

Tech4Good Competition and Awards Ceremony Timeline

Nov 15
2022

Dec 11
2022

Dec 18
2022

Dec 22 - 30
2022

Jan 3
2023

Jan
2023

Tech4Good Global Competition Applications Open

Eligible applicants to fill out the online application form:
• Submit a 2-minute pitch video
• Provide additional materials requested

Apply Here

Tech4Good Global Global Competition Applications Closed and Screening Process Begins

Panel of judges to evaluate all applications and shortlist top applicants to be a part of the Tech4Good Global Competition Applications past the deadline will not be accepted

Tech4Good Global Competition Finalists Announced

Top finalists will be announced to be a part of the Tech4Good Global Competition

Tech4Good Global Competition Online Coaching Sessions

10 one-hour online coaching sessions covering 5 topics will be offered to the Top finalists to prepare them for the Global Competition Pitch Day

Tech4Good Global Competition Online Coaching Session – Presentation Practice

Top finalists to take part in online coaching and mentoring sessions to prepare for the Tech4Good Global Competition. During this session, teams will practice their pitch with a customized feedback session from coaches

Tech4Good Global Competition Day & Awards Ceremony

Format: Online (WeMeeting)
Duration: 120mins
Top finalists will pitch their final projects to a panel of internationally renowned judges. Competition results will be announced right away!

Tech4Good Award Levels

First Place - Gold Level

Global Competition Prize Value: 20,000 USD, plus:

One on one 60-min consultation with Huawei Executive 💬
Catalyst Bootcamp Mentorship program
Winner certification 🏆🥇
And More!

Second Place – Silver Level

Global Competition Prize Value: 15,000 USD, plus:

Professional career development coaching session from Huawei HR experts 👩👨
Catalyst Bootcamp Mentorship program 📝
Winner Certification 🏆🥇
And More!

Third Place – Bronze Level

Global Competition Prize Value: 10,000 USD, plus:

Professional career development coaching session from Huawei HR experts 👩👨
Catalyst Bootcamp Mentorship program 📝
Winner Certification 🏆🥇
And More!

People's Choice Award

Voting will be open to all audience during livestream 🎥

Join us live and make your vote there! 👋

Five Judging Criteria

Criteria A: Problem Identification

1.Does the team make a compelling case for the importance of the problem they are tackling?

2.Does the team have a clear understanding of the actual problem that is backed by research?

3.Does the team demonstrate a deep understanding of key stakeholders affected by the problem and their needs?

1: Poor (did not address the problem or misidentified the problem)

2: Limited/Unclear (partially addressed the problem)

3: Average (addressed all the areas of problem identification on a basic level)

4: Good (addressed all the areas of problem identification with supporting evidence)

5: Excellent (addressed all the areas of problem identification in a clear manner with compelling evidence and convincing research)

Criteria B: Strength of Solution / Product

1.Does the team have a solution with a unique value proposition that brings about meaningful social or environmental change if successful?

2.Is technology effectively and appropriately applied in this solution?

3.In the solution walk-through/demo, has the team clearly explained the scenarios and assumptions of the project?

1: Poor (did not provide a solution with the right technology)

2: Limited/Unclear (partially provided a solution with technology but with limited clarity or problematic assumptions)

3: Average (provided a solution with the right technology and explained the solution in a basic level)

4: Good (provided a unique solution with the right technology with a reasonable walk-through)

5: Excellent (provided a meaningful and unique solution with an effective technology with compelling evidence and logical walk-through)

Criteria C: Business Model and Feasibility

1.Does the team have an idea of how they would be able to generate revenue or fundraise for the project to ensure the financial sustainability of the project?

2.Is the business model that the team chose (for-profit, nonprofit, or social enterprise) appropriate to the project?

3.Has the team considered any major risks that would affect the feasibility of the project?

1. Poor (Did not understand the business model of the project)

2. Limited/unclear (partially addressed the business model but with limited clarity or problematic assumptions)

3: Average (provided a business model in a basic level)

4: Good (provided a solid business model with reasonable assumptions)

5: Excellent (provided a well-thought out business model with compelling evidence)

Criteria D: Creativity and Innovation

1.Did the team challenge themselves to push creative boundaries beyond existing market solutions?

2.Did the team tie back insights or research gathered into their solution?

3.Is the solution innovative in terms of its application of technology?

1: Poor (did not demonstrate any critical thinking)

2: Limited/Unclear (partially demonstrated some critical thinking but very similar to existing solutions)

3: Average (demonstrated some creativity on a basic level, showing some improvements over existing solutions)

4: Good (demonstrated creativity and innovation in technology, showcasing something that is not commonly seen in existing market)

5: Excellent (demonstrated great innovation and creativity, showcasing something that has rarely been seen in existing market)

Criteria E: and Clarity of Presentation to Execution to better align with investment needs

1.Delivery - is the message clearly conveyed and articulated？

2.Materials - Do the presentation materials and/or visuals (including the sketch) provide clear support to the presentation?

3.Control of time - whether the team had good control of the time

1: Poor (lack the skills, motivation or plan for executing the project)

2: Limited/Unclear (demonstrated limited skills, motivation and plan for executing the project)

3: Average (demonstrated basic level of skills, motivation and plan for executing the project)

4: Good (demonstrated strong fit in terms of skills and motivation, as well as a solid plan for executing the project)

5: Excellent (demonstrated excellent fit in terms of skills, motivation and a clear plan for executing the project)

Tech4Good Monthly Workshop

What is the Monthly Workshop Series

The Monthly Workshops are a series of 8 60-minute workshops designed to engage Tech4Good teams and talents beyond the innovation challenge and provide students with a real-life perspective from experts and practitioners. With the Tech4Good program teaching students how to build and pitch an idea, the Monthly Workshop Series focuses on what comes after, namely how to fully develop the idea, who to talk to, how to bring it to reality, and other satellite topics such as career path in social impact. Each workshop consists of 3 parts - speaker's presentation, moderated Q&A, and feedback on individual Tech4Good projects.

Course Timeline

June 28
2022

July 26
2022

Aug 30
2022

Sep 27
2022

Oct 25
2022

Nov 15
2022

Nov 29
2022

Dec 6
2022

Theme:

AI Ethics and Trends

Course Content:

To understand the challenges around ethics and biases that come with machine learning, as well as leading thought paradigms to address these issues

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Workshop Recordings

Theme:

Building Influence

Course Content:

To understand how one person can make a difference by building influence via networking, physical presentation, social media, and how a startup can effectively build and engage a community

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Workshop Recordings

Theme:

Startup Landscape

Course Content:

To understand key players in the startup ecosystem, including trends, roles of regulators, funders, incubators, accelerators, venture capital, etc

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Workshop Recordings

Theme:

ESG & Impact Career Paths

Course Content:

To understand the global trends in CSR, ESG reporting, and hence various career paths in ESG & Impact, whether as a startup, in govt, in NGO, in the corporate side, and what skills they need

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Workshop Recordings

Theme:

Fundraising Basics

Course Content:

To understand the sources of information you need to inquire before engaging in fundrasing and get to know the entire fundraising process.

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Workshop Recordings

Theme:

Social Entrepreneurship Business Models

Course Content:

To understand in greater depth different startup business models for impact and learn about different case studies