(a) The Programme is open to all current part-time, full-time and distance learning students at all academic level and recent graduates [1].

(b) The team size must be from 2 – 8 members, ideally with complementary backgrounds and knowledge.

(c) Applicant can form team with non-HKMU members. For teams consisting of more than 4 members, at least 2 members of the team must be from HKMU.

(d) Each Team Member can join only one team, and each team is allowed to submit one application.

(e) The Team Leader should be a current student from HKMU or recent graduates from HKMU who carries a valid student status, and hold a core role in the team at the time of application.

(f) It is highly recommended the team to have an advisor like teaching staff (e.g. Professor, lecturer etc.). An advisor can assist the team with idea inception, product or business development, prototyping, market analysis, financial projections and more, thereby increasing the feasibility of the project.

(g) Previous awardees are permitted to participate in the MetroChallenge a maximum of two times with different project plans. However, individuals who have served as Team Leaders for previously awarded teams are not eligible to serve as Team Leaders in subsequent entries.

(h) The Team Leader would act as the contact person who coordinates the communication between HKMU and other team members.

(i) The team is not required to be a registered company. The team can be an early-stage company that was established no more than 2 years.

[1] Alumni graduated in academic year 2023 and 2024 are eligible.