ABOUT US
OUR MISSION
& VISION
MECKUP is an elite, hands-on pathway that transforms teenaged innovators into venture-ready founders via university-grade research, industry-grade tools, and investor engagement.
WHAT IS MECKUP?
Co-organised by the CETIC Foundation with support from Intel’s Digital Readiness Program and the University of Hong Kong, MECKUP Quest brings together students from across Asia for a hands-on competition that will hone their engineering, robotics, and real-world problem solving skills.
MeckUp Quest ’26
As Hong Kong confronts ever more frequent typhoons, MECKUP Quest ’26 invites students to deploy intelligent robots in an imagined post-disaster recovery scenario, including clearing blocked mountain roads, navigating debris, and restoring access to isolated areas. In the process, it encourages participants to think about real-world solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) — transforming robotics into a tool for building resilience and positively impacting the community.
The Platform
Students will work with the XRP robotics platform, an open-source, 3D-printable robot system designed for educational use. For this event, the Intel Alxkit SBC is integrated on top of the XRP, enabling students to experiment with advanced tasks using computer vision and artificial intelligence.
Criteria
80%
Rack up points by completing the assigned tasks — including autonomous actions, driver-controlled tasks, and endgame objectives — while dodging penalties for rule violations.Competition
20%
Showcase your knowledge, creativity, and teamwork in a five-minute presentation introducing your robot to the judges.Presentation
Champion Award – Global Innovators
Selection Criteria:
Awarded to the team that achieves the highest overall score, demonstrating technical mastery, innovative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of how AI and robotics can make real-world impact.
Honors and Recognition:
- The team’s name and school will be engraved on the prestigious HKU Engineering Cup, permanently displayed at the HKU Innovation Wing, inspiring future generations of innovators.
- Each member will receive a jointly recognized certificate from HKU, XRP, and Intel, symbolizing their excellence in global STEM innovation.
- The winning video will be featured on the XRP official platform, showcasing their creativity to a worldwide audience.
- The team will represent Hong Kong at the Intel AI Global Impact Festival, connecting with international researchers and student innovators.
Prizes:
Silver Award
35% Teams
Selection Criteria
Awarded to 35% of teams that show strong creativity, advanced technical design, and the spirit of collaboration that drives AI innovation.
Honors and Recognition
- Each participant receives a Silver Award Certificate jointly recognized by HKU, XRP, and Intel.
- The award highlights the school’s commitment to nurturing advanced STEM and AI education.
Prizes
- Each winning team will receive a trophy, and each member will receive a certificate of completion, a certificate corresponding to their award level, and a Type-C cable band sponsored by the CETIC Foundation.
- Invitation to exclusive online AI innovation talks and workshops by Intel and HKU.
Gold Award
15% Teams
Selection Criteria
Awarded to 15% of teams that show strong creativity, advanced technical design, and the spirit of collaboration that drives AI innovation.
Honors and Recognition
- Each participant receives a Gold Award Certificate jointly recognized by HKU, XRP, and Intel.
- The award highlights the school’s commitment to nurturing advanced STEM and AI education.
Prizes
- Each winning team will receive a trophy, HK $1,000 innovation grant to the team from CETIC Foundation, and each member will receive a certificate of completion, a certificate corresponding to their award level, and a Type-C cable band sponsored by the CETIC Foundation.
- Invitation to exclusive online AI innovation talks and workshops by Intel and HKU.
Bronze Award
50% Teams
Selection Criteria
Awarded to 50% of the teams, honoring their dedication to learning, collaboration, and persistence in developing meaningful AI and robotics projects.
Honors and Recognition
- Official Bronze Award Certificate jointly recognized by HKU, XRP, and Intel.
Prizes
- Each winning team will receive a trophy, and each member will receive a certificate of completion, a certificate corresponding to their award level, and a Type-C cable band sponsored by the CETIC Foundation.
- Discounted access to upcoming AI & Robotics youth innovation programs.
Special awards
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
TIMELINE
Updated: 13th/Nov/2025
2025
November
- Train The Trainer Meetup
- MeckUP Student Training @HongKong
- MeckUP Student Training @Beijing
December
- MeckUP Student Training @Shanghai & Hong Kong
2026
January
- MeckUP Student Training Shanghai, Hong Kong
- 29th-30th: Train The Trainer Cohort 2
February
- MeckUP Student Training, Shanghai, Hong Kong
- 22nd: MeckUP Quest @The University of Hong Kong (9am-7:15pm)
May
- Announcement of Summer Training
June
- Train The Trainer Cohort 3
Q3
- Student Hackathon
WHY MECKUP?
students
Master new skills while showcasing your creativity:
- Get hands-on experience with the technologies of tomorrow
- Practice innovation and real-world problem solving in a supportive, team-based environment
EDUCATORS
Train the next generation of problem-solvers:
- Gain familiarity with new teaching tools while guiding students through the competition
- Bring lessons from the classroom into the real world
parents
Empower your children:
- Give your kids a leg up on the future with our unique fusion of robotics, engineering, and AI
- Watch them soar in a cooperative environment designed to showcase their skills
partners
Invest in Hong Kong’s future:
- Support the next generation of Hong Kong innovators and founders
- Align your brand with major objectives like the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Any questions?
Feel free to reach out.