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Team

Tell us who is applying and who will act as the primary point of contact.

Team name

The working name of your team or project group.

School or organization

Write the institution you are applying from.

Primary contact namePrimary contact emailPrimary contact phone or WeChatNumber of team members

Members

List each member who will actively participate in the build and final presentation.

Full nameRoleGrade / yearEmailCore contribution

District direction

Describe the district clearly enough that a reviewer can understand what kind of urban life you want to found without needing to guess at your intention.

Project titleOne-sentence summary

One direct sentence. No slogans.

Problem statement

What is wrong, missing, inefficient, or unresolved?

Proposed intervention

What are you making, testing, or designing?

Why this matters

Explain why the work deserves attention.

Expected output by the end of the event

Prototype, simulation, interface, system, model, installation, device, or other.

Competition layer

Choose the layer that best describes the center of gravity of your proposal, even though all teams ultimately need to make all layers legible.

TrackDistrict identity and spaceInstitution and operationsPublic exhibition and mandate

Why this track fits

One short paragraph is enough.

Prior work and preparation

You are not required to arrive with a finished solution. But it is useful for us to know what groundwork already exists.

Previous research or developmentRelevant linksExisting prototype statusSpecial equipment or space needs

Files

Upload only what helps explain the work. Do not attach decorative material that adds no information.

Proposal PDF

Primary supporting document for review.

Portfolio or image deck

Optional image deck or visual portfolio.

CAD, sketches, diagrams, or technical attachments

Upload only files that clarify the work.

Optional video link

Review

Before submitting, confirm that the project description is accurate, the listed team members intend to participate, and any prior work or external tools have been represented honestly. We do not require exaggerated claims. We do require a truthful account of what the team is proposing.

I confirm the information above is accurate.I confirm the listed team members intend to participate.I understand that incomplete or misleading submissions may be disqualified.I have read the rules.

Submit

Submit application

A confirmation email will be sent after successful submission.

Files upload securely and the primary contact receives a confirmation email when delivery is configured.

Submit a team, a district direction, and a reason this piece of city should exist.