South China Morning Post Examines City I&T Grand Challenge’s Impact on Environmental Technology Innovations
Friday, 6 September 2024, 08:11
The City I&T Grand Challenge: A Catalyst for Environmental Innovation
The City I&T Grand Challenge, organized by the Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, celebrates innovative technology solutions. This year, the theme was “Hong Kong’s Got I&T”, which encouraged ideas focusing on I&T for Nature and I&T for Community.
MetaGreenX: A Solution for Reforestation
Winning team MetaGreenX, led by Kathy Ng and Adrian Wong, created GrootX, an Internet of Things system designed to monitor and nurture saplings, enhancing their survival rates in reforestation programs.
- Challenges addressed: Nutrient deficiency, dehydration, and poor care are leading causes of sapling failure.
- Innovative technology: GrootX automates fertilization and watering based on soil conditions.
- Environmental impact: The project aims for broader application in Hong Kong's greening initiatives.
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