About GTC-ISPC
The G. T. 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. Yun Wah LAM
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Chi Kit SIU, Andy
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Chun Yuen WONG, Alex
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Fu Lee WANG
Dean of School of Science and Technology, School of Science and Technology
Prof. Jonathan FONG
Associate Professor, Science Unit
Dr. Hongyan GENG, Helen
Lecturer, Science Unit
Prof. Pui Yun WONG, Paulina
Assistant Professor, Science Unit
Prof. To NGAI
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Assistant Dean (Research), Faculty of Science
Prof. Swee Kuan GOH
Associate Professor, Department of Physics
Prof. Zhengcheng GU
Associate Professor, Department of Physics
Prof. Ho Lam HUI, Jerome
Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences
Director, Biology Programme
Prof. Kwok Chi LAU, Victor
Professional Consultant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Assistant Dean (Field and Professional Experiences), Faculty of Education
Director, Office of School Partnership and Community Engagement (SPCE)
Prof. Wing Tak WONG, Jack
Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences
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)
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
Associate Director, Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute
Associate Director, HKUST-DJI Joint Innovation Laboratory
Prof. Haipeng LU
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Fei SUN
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Prof. Xiaodong CUI
Professor, Department of Physics
Prof. Xuechen LI
Professor, Department of Chemistry and State Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry
Prof. Siu Ming YIU
Professor; Associate Head (Development)
Department of Computer Science
Associate Executive Director of HKU-SCF FinTech Academy
Prof. K.P. CHOW
Director; Associate Professor,
Department of Computer Science
Prof. Jian HE
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Zhiyi HUANG
Associate Professor,
Department of Computer Science
Prof. LIU Junzhi
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Prof. Lingpeng KONG
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science
Dr. Kwing To LAI, Toby
Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Science
Prof. Sze Chung LO, Clive
Associate Professor, School of Biological Sciences
Prof. Ruibang LUO
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science
Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Company Limited (ASTRI)
Mr. Kenny CHAN
Director, Emerging Sensing and Display System
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
Dr. Donna BROWN
Associate Director, BioMedical Technology Cluster
Mr Hamlet YU
Senior Manager,
Incubation & Acceleration Programmes
Mr. Chun Ho LEUNG, Horace
Industry Development Manager of Re-industrialisation
Prof. Ming Chung CHU
Professor, Department of Physics
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU)
Lingnan University (LN/LU)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Final Round Schedule (WIP)
18 Nov, 2023
Oral presentation of research project
Morning - Afternoon
18 Nov, 2023
STEM Education Forum
Afternoon
Award Presentation Ceremony
Evening
18 Nov, 2023
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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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 Innovation Competition (2021)
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A gold medal in the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition 2019 & 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
GBASPC 2023
Organizing Committee Structure
Organizing Committee Structure is consisting of School Founder, School Principal, teachers and staffs of G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Organizing Committee
Supporting groups
Honorary Advisors:
Prof. Lap-Chee TSUI, GBM, GBS, JP
Founding President, the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences
President, Victor and William Fung Foundation (HK)
Director, Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou
Webpage:
Dr. Ching Wa CHEUNG Richard
Vice Head of Teaching and Assessment Group,
Biology Teacher
Prof. Nai Ching WONG
X.Q. Deng Presidential Chair Professor,
School of Science and Engineering,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen)
Prof. Ip Fu LI
Founder, Gifted Education Council (GEC)
Founder, School Vice-Supervisor and Curriculum Director, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Design:
Ms. Ka Yan YUNG
Acting Panel Head of Visual Arts
IT Support:
Mr. Chun Wai YIU
Vice Principal,
Head of IT Group
Mr. Cheuk Man WONG
Visual Arts Coordinator
Dr. Kam Yiu WONG
Executive Director, The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education
Event Coordination:
Mr. Tsz Wai CHAN
Geography Panel Head,
Chairman:
Dr. Kwok Wai TAM
Chairman, Gifted Education Council (GEC)
Principal, G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College
Head of Extra-Curricular Activities Group
Vice-Chairman:
Dr. Ka Yin YU
Assistant Principal,
Biology Panel Head
Members:
Mr. Chung Ming KWOK
Department Head of Science and Mathematics, CAS Coordinator, IS Panel Head and Physics Teacher
Ms. Hoi Ming NG
Biology Teacher
Mr. Chi Wai TAM
Head of Environmental Education, Vice Head of Extracurricular Activities Group and Geography Teacher
Ms. Yui Ki KWOK
Chemistry Teacher
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