Hong Kong ICT Awards 2026

Ready to supercharge your startup's credibility and get in front of investors across Hong Kong?

The ICT Startup Award 2026 — proudly presented by the Digital Policy Office of the Hong Kong SAR Government and organised by the Wireless Technology Industry Association Hong Kong (WTIA) — is now officially open for entries! This year's competition celebrates the best and brightest local ICT and AI startups making waves in the industry. If your company was founded within the last 5 years (on or after 20 July 2021), this is your moment — apply today!

From groundbreaking AI applications and hardware robotics to green sustainability innovations, there's a stage built just for you.

🔍 Three Powerhouse Categories — Compete Where You Shine

This year's competition is structured around three strategically designed award categories, championing innovators across every frontier of tech:

• Digital Innovation Solution and Service
  • What We're Looking For: Built for ICT/AI-native startups, this category celebrates exceptional projects with high-growth trajectories, robust functionality, and compelling market potential in digital solutions or services.
  • Perfect For: Startups building innovative software, SaaS platforms, AI algorithms, big data analytics solutions, or disruptive online services.

• Smart Device and Robotics
  • What We're Looking For: In line with the new industrialisation agenda, this category honours startups harnessing IoT hardware, smart devices, robotics, and automation to drive industry transformation and elevate operational efficiency.
  • Perfect For: Teams pioneering industrial automation, smart logistics hardware, edge computing devices, service robotics, or intelligent wearable technology.

• ESG and Social Innovation
  • What We're Looking For: This category champions startups that harness the power of technology to advance corporate sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — tackling real-world social and environmental challenges through GreenTech and social innovation.
  • Perfect For: Startups delivering carbon reduction solutions, waste recycling technology, social care tech, carbon tracking software, or high-impact social innovation initiatives.

🎁 Four Game-Changing Perks for Every Winner

It's completely free to enter — and winning means unlocking a premium suite of startup-accelerating resources:

🥇 Unrivalled Credibility: Earn Hong Kong's most prestigious tech accolade and proudly display the official recognition badge — at zero cost.
📣 City-Wide Spotlight: Benefit from powerful multi-channel official promotion that drives real business opportunities and investor visibility.
🏢 Free Premium Workspace: Qualified winners enjoy 3 months of complimentary co-working space at Hong Kong Science Park or Cyberport.
💵 Seed Funding Fast Track: Gain access to exclusive investment matching opportunities and a direct interview pathway for the CityUHK HK Tech 300 Seed Fund — worth up to HKD 100,000.
🌍 Go Global: Receive priority nominations to represent Hong Kong on the regional and world stage at premier international competitions.

⏳ Entry Details

Don't let this opportunity pass you by — 2026 could be the year your startup takes flight!

Fee: Completely Free 🆓
Deadline: 20 July 2026 (by 11:59 pm)
Apply Now 👉: https://www.ictstartupaward.com/

(Please note: The product or service submitted must have been commercially launched or operationally active for a minimum of three months prior to the application deadline, with supporting documentation required.)

1. Send CPO / Donny your startups’ information: team’s and company’s introduction, products / services / technologies / business deck etc.,
2. Complete the online application form
3. Input Donny Siu of EdUHK CPO in the "Nominator" field before submission
4. Application Guidelines available at Here

Enrolment Deadline: 11:59 pm, 20 July 2026 (HKT)