2026 HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge

2026 HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge is jointly organised by HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (TEC) and HKU Institute for China Business (ICB). 

The Challenge aims to promote technological innovation and industrial development, while strengthening global scientific and technological exchanges and collaboration. Going beyond the display and exchange of innovative technologies, it places strong emphasis on accelerating the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into impactful real-world solutions. 

A distinguished panel comprising leading technology experts, renowned investors, prominent investment institutions, and industry leaders from around the world will serve as judges. They will conduct rigorous evaluations, offer valuable mentorship and strategic guidance to participating teams, and provide outstanding projects with extensive resources, networks, and support. 

Details of the Competition:
Deadline	Application and Project Submission Deadline：21 May 2026, 16:00 (HK Time)  Semi-Final (HK & Overseas):  8 August 2026 Grand Finale: Jan 2027
Benefits	Funding & Awards  Seed funding opportunities, and fast‑track access  to other competitions.  Industry & Investment Connection  Direct access to mentors, venture capitalists, and industry leaders for  guidance and funding.  Global Exposure & Networking  Extensive media coverage to increasing public exposure and brand visibility. Operational Support  Mentorship, one‑to‑one consultation, and co‑working spaces in Hong Kong and Shenzhen.  Networking & Pitching  Empowering training, demo days, and investor roadshows to showcase your ideas.
Language	English or Chinese
Eligibility	Start-up Track Company registered on or after 28 February 2025 No more than one round of equity investment received At least two core team members Applicants must be HKU students, staff, alumni, or nominated Focus on business or technological innovation Uncontested proprietary IP or key technologies Growth Track Company registered before 28 February 2025 Completed at least one angel investment round or higher Cumulative funding not exceeding RMB 100 million At least 10 employees Applicants must be HKU students, staff, alumni, or nominated Focus on business or technological innovation

For more details and to submit an application, please refer to the ICB’s official website (https://icb.hku.hk/en/innovalley). For enquiries, please kindly email to: tecevent@hku.hk

 

The 12th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

 

The annual highlight of innovation and entrepreneurship for tertiary students is coming! In the 12^th annual competition, the winning entrepreneurship projects will form as a Hong Kong representative team to participate the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition and/or the “Challenge Cup” China College Students Entrepreneurship Competition, which are known as “The Best and Biggest Roadshow Platform Worldwide” and “The Biggest Platform of Chinese Young Entrepreneurs” respectively while the winning innovation projects will enter the “Challenge Cup” National College Students’ Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest which is recognized as the “China Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Olympic”. Since 2025, award-winning projects have had the opportunity to represent Hong Kong in three international exhibitions and competitions: Worldlnvent^TM Singapore (WoSG), Indonesia Inventors Day (IID) and Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF).

 

Wanna show your skills and talents? Wanna turn your innovative dreams into reality? Wanna meet more similar great minds? Visit this website (www.hkchallengeplus.com) to learn more about the competition and important dates. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to thrive – submit your application right now!

 

Details of the Competition:

 

The 12th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
Deadline	Application and Project Submission Deadline：10 Apr 2026 (Fri)
Categories	(I) Innovation (Research Thesis/ Invention); (Life Sciences / Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering / Information technology / Mathematics and Physics/ Mechanics and Control Systems) (II) Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship Proposal/ Startup/Social Enterprise/Cultural & Creative Services)
Awards	Awards: Grand Prize, First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize Total cash prize value is over HKD$500,000. Top winners will represent HKSAR and their colleges in the above mentioned National and International Competition(s) Resource connections, public exhibitions, media coverage, etc.
Website	www.hkchallengeplus.com

 

For more details and to submit an application, please refer to the official website (www.hkchallengeplus.com). For enquiries, please kindly contact HKU TEC, Tim Cheung (3910 2726, tim.cheung@hku.hk)

 

2026 HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition 

HICOOL 2026 全球創業大賽現已啟動，報名截止日期為2026年4月15日。大賽提供200個獲獎項目，超過1億元獎金、在京人才落戶支持、創業輔導等多項服務，旨在幫助創業者更好地發展其業務。

專場宣講會將介紹賽程詳情和項目獎勵，分享成功案例，同時提供實用建議，幫助創業者更好地準備參賽材料。歡迎所有創業者及有志于創業的人才參加，共同探索機會與發展！

HICOOL 2026全球創業大賽賽道

1. 人工智能/機器人、
2. 集成電路/量子信息、
3. 5G/6G/物聯網/智慧城市、
4. 區塊鏈/金融科技、
5. 醫藥健康/醫療器械/腦機接口、
6. 生物技術/健康服務、
7. 高端儀器設備/通用型關鍵零部件、
8. 關鍵新材料/綠色先進能源/低碳環保、
9. 智能裝備/新能源智能汽車/空天技術、
10. 軟件和信息服務/科技服務、
11. 現代農業/食品科技、
12. 文化創意

HICOOL 2026全球創業大賽共設置200個項目獲獎名額。其中：

• • 一等獎名額12個，獎金200萬元人民幣；
  • 二等獎名額36個，獎金100萬元人民幣；
  • 三等獎名額68個，獎金50萬元人民幣；
  • 優勝獎名額84個，獎金20萬元人民幣。

此外，大賽針對推薦參賽項目的伯樂設置了伯樂獎。

除獎金外，大賽還將為獲獎項目的參賽人提供在京人才落戶、醫療就診、出入境（僅針對海外組一二三等獎項目）、社會保險（僅針對海外組一二三等獎項目）、科研物品入境（僅針對海外組一二三等獎項目）等在京生活和工作所需的支持，以及企業服務、孵化培訓、產品展示、資本對接、產業對接、媒體宣傳等資源賦能和“全生命週期”的專業服務。

2026大賽賽期：

• 報名：啓動之日-2026年4月15日
• 初評：2026年4月下旬
• 初賽：2026年5月-6月
• 復賽：2026年7月
• 決賽：2026年8月

比賽報名連接（香港大學邀請碼:252a4）：https://www.hicool.com/index.php/account/bole?code=252a4&lang=

更多詳情：https://www.hicool.com