About GTC-ISPC
The G. T. (Ellen Yeung) College - International Science Project Competition (GTC-ISPC), formerly known as the Greater Bay Area Science Project Competition (GBASPC) is an annual event which aims to connect talented young scientists to exchange their knowledge and showcase their innovative ideas. The GBASPC was held with success from 2021 to 2023. After being opened to the cities in the Greater Bay Areas for three years, the competition has expanded to accept international teams since 2024 and thus it was renamed as the G. T. College – International Science Project Competition (GTC-ISPC).
Our school has a strong commitment to build capacity in the sustainable development of STEAM education. We believe that the GTC-ISPC provides a global platform to promote the importance of STEAM education and to build global network of brilliant students and STEM experts for knowledge exchange, professional capacity enhancement and scientific collaborations. With a diverse array of expertise and experience of an esteemed Judging Panel which consists of professors from different tertiary institutions and professionals from science and technology research institutes, GTC-ISPC will continue to have a lasting impact in STEAM education and receive higher recognition by the community.
Mission
The competition aims to enhance the interest and passion of secondary school students in science and technology, engage them to use scientific inquiry and innovative approach to address the important global issues, enable them to develop work and life skills to become an innovator of tomorrow and connect talented young scientists in the Greater Bay Area to exchange their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics which are crucial for developing innovations.
GTC-ISPC 2026 Theme
Build for Humanity
As complex global challenges continue to evolve, the world is going through a transformation which is changing the way we live and relate to one another. The Fifth Industrial Revolution is more than technology-driven change; it gives rise to a future filled with opportunity for everyone to harness emerging technology in order to serve human needs and create a sustainable and inclusive future. We invite research projects in Biological Science & Chemistry, Physics & Engineering and Computer Science that using technology-based and innovative solutions to make positive impact to society. This year, a new, optional category is introduced to the challenge: the AI Innovation Award. This award recognizes projects that not only excel in their core discipline but also thoughtfully and effectively integrate Artificial Intelligence to push the boundaries of their research.
Highlights of GTC-ISPC 2025
GTC-ISPC 2025 Final Round Competition Result
Champion & Greatest Potential Award
PE15 School of Singapore and Technology, Singapore
Project title: Safer pedestrian walkways via a sustainable triboelectric system for non-coercive policing
First runner-up
BC29 Queen Elizabeth School Old Students' Association Secondary School, Hong Kong
Project title: PlastiFungi
Second runner-up
PE19 Seoul Science High School, Korea
Project title: Causal Analysis of Fault Propagation under Electromagnetic Fault Inject Attacks
Science Innovation Award
BC8 Philippine Science High School - Main Campus, Philippines
Project title: Recombinant Expression of Conopeptide from Conus striolatus
Best Presentation Award
BC12 Pui Ching Middle School, Macau
Project title: Research on Using Foam Concrete Nano to Make Durable, Safe Ships in New Structure
Congratulations!
Highlights of GTC-ISPC 2024
Program
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The competition is open to all S1 to S5 secondary school students
(grade 7 to grade 11 for international schools).
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Each participating school can nominate one team and consist of maximum 3 students and one teacher coordinator in the competition.
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The nominated students must be currently studying in S1 to S5 (grade 7 to grade 11).
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All members in a team must be from the same school.
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Each team is required to submit a research paper detailing research or an invention to address real-world issues.
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The research paper shall be written in English.
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The research work that has been submitted to other competitions will be accepted provided that it has not received any awards.
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The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject or disqualify any entries. In case of any disputes, the decision of the Organizing Committee should be final.
Regulations
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject or disqualify any entries. In case of any disputes, the decision of the Organizing Committee should be final.
Download guidelines and regulations
Judging panel
City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
Prof. Pik Kwan LO, Peggy
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Clint Chin Pang HO
Associate Head and Associate Professor,
Department of Data Science
Prof. Chi Kit SIU, Andy
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU)
Prof. Yun Wah LAM
Associate Professor, School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Prof. Fu Lee WANG
Dean of School of Science and Technology
, School of Science and Technology
Associate Professor, Diagnostic Sciences
Prof. Kwok Wai LAU
Lingnan University (LN/LU)
Prof. Jonathan FONG
Associate Professor, Division of Science
Associate Dean (Administration and Education) of the Wu Jieh Yee School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Wu Jieh Yee
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Director of Core Curriculum, Office of the Core Curriculum
Dr. Hongyan GENG, Helen
Assistant Professor of Teaching, Division of Science
Prof. Pui Yun WONG, Paulina
Associate Professor (Presidential Early Career Scholar), Division of Science
Programme Director of the Master of Science in Sustainability and Environmental Analytics Programme, Division of Science
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Prof. To NGAI
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Curriculum Convenor of Undergraduate Programme
Programme Director of Double Major Programme in Chemistry and Biology
Prof. Yangchao CHEN
Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Wai Leung MAK, Hugo
Lecturer, Department of Mathematics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Visiting Faculty & AEE Junior Fellow
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Prof. Ho Lam HUI, Jerome
Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences
Director, Biology Programme
Prof. Wing Tak WONG, Jack
Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences
Programme Director, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Management Programme
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
Prof. Wai Chin LI
Associate Dean (Quality Assurance and Enhancement),
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS)
Associate Professor, Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Prof. King Lau CHOW, King
Professor, Division of Life Science
Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Prof. Ling SHI
Professor, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Director of Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute
Program Director of MSc in Electronic Engineering
Prof. Fei SUN
Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Prof. Xiaodong CUI
Associate Head and Chair Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Prof. Xuechen LI
Morningside Professor in Chemical Biology
Professor, Chair of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Prof. Siu Ming YIU
Professor, Master Programme Director of CDS
School of Computing & Data Science
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Prof. K.P. CHOW
Director; Associate Professor,
Department of Computer Science
Prof. Jian HE
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science
Prof. Zhiyi HUANG
Professor, Division Head (Computer Science Division) of CDS
School of Computing & Data Science
Prof. Junzhi LIU
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Ruibang LUO
Associate Professor (by courtesy) in the School of Future Media
Associate Professor (by courtesy) in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Associate Professor, School of Computing & Data Science
Dr. Kwing To LAI, Toby
Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Science
Prof. Sze Chung LO, Clive
Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences
Prof. Chenjie WANG
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI)
Mr. Kenny CHAN
Chief Director, Innovative Mind
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
Mr Hamlet YU
Senior Manager,
Incubation & Acceleration Programmes
Mr. Chun Ho LEUNG, Horace
Industry Development Manager of Re-industrialisation
Mr. Jenzen FUNG
Assistant Manager, Incubio
Ecosystem Development
Prof. Ming Chung CHU
Professor, Department of Physics
Final Round Schedule
9 Jan 2027
Final Round Competition
Morning
9 Jan 2027
STEM Project Exhibition
Morning
STEM Forum cum Prize-giving Ceremony
Afternoon
9 Jan 2027
The mission of G.T. College is to nurture talents and future leaders for society. Our educational objectives are Love, Creativity and Task Commitment.
Achievements of G.T. College have been remarkable in recent years.
Our school was awarded:
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A gold medal in the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition 2019, 2021, 2013 & 2025.
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Honourable Mention in the S.T. Yau High School Science Award (Asia) 2024.
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The Third Prize in the 3rd Hong Kong Youth Aerospace Innovation Competition.
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The Second Runner-up and Best Potential Award in the G.T. College – International Science Project Competition 2024.
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Become a Full Member of the International Science Schools Network (ISSN) in July 2025.
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Special Award for Most Nurturing Environment in the Student of the Year Awards 2021/22
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Outstanding STEM School Award in the 23rd Hong Kong Youth and Technology Innovative Competition (2021)
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Top 10 STEM School Award (TOP 4 in secondary school section) in The Greater Bay Area STEM Excellence Award 2020
G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
GTC-ISPC 2026 Organizing Committee Structure
Organizing Committee Structure is consisting of School Founder, School Principal,
teachers, staffs and students of the G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Honorary Advisor
Organizing Committee
Prof. Nai Ching WONG
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, and Research Professor
Department of Chemistry
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
X.Q. Deng Presidential Chair Professor, School of Science and Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen)
Prof. Wai Yee CHAN
Emeritus Professor of the Faculty of Medicine
Research Professor of Biomedical Sciences
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Rex LI
Founder, Gifted Education Council (GEC)
Founder and Curriculum Director, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Dr. Kam Yiu WONG
Chief Advisor
Hong Kong STEAM Education Association
Prof. Renold Chun.Kong. CHENG
Division Head and Professor (Computer Science)
School of Computing and Data Science
The University of Hong Kong
Prof. Zhengcheng GU
Professor, Department of Physics
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Advisor
Prof. Kwok Wai TAM, Chairman
Chairman, Gifted Education Council
School Principal, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Dr. Ka Yin YU, Vice-Chairman
Assistant Principal
Biology Panel Head, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Mr. Chung Ming KWOK, Member
Department Head of Science & Mathematics, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Mr. Chak Min CHENG, Member
Integral Science Panel Head, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Ms. Hoi Ming NG, Member
Biology Teacher, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Ms. Yui Ki KWOK, Member
Chemistry Teacher, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Ms. Hiu Yan CHAN, Member
Chemistry Teacher, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Supporting team
Design:
Ms. Ka Yan YUNG
Panel Head of Visual Arts
Video:
Mr. Coleman WONG
Visual Arts Teacher
IT Support:
Mr. Ming LEUNG
Mr. Ron YIP
IT Support
Webpage:
Lap Fung CHING
Yik Long CHU
Ching Yuen WONG
Kwan HO CHEUNG
Cheuk Him NG
Kai Yui WONG
G.T. Students
Contact us
Judging Panel from the following Institutions
G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
10 Ling Kwong Street, Tiu Keng Leng, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, China
Tel: (852) 2535-6867
Fax: (852) 2623-6550
Email: gbaspc@gtcollge.edu.hk