PolyU Start-up Competitions
PolyU Future Challenges
Hong Kong Techathon
PolyHack
Student-led competition that brings together talented students worldwide to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills
External Start-up Awards / Competitions
Climate Action Recognition Scheme (CARS)
Recognizes and invests in innovative and outstanding start-up ideas which address the UN SDG 13 - Climate Action
The Hong Kong University Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition
The regional competition of Hong Kong for the "Entrepreneurs Star Contest", "China Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition”, the “Challenge Cup” National Competition and the “Internet Plus” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC)
EPiC is a unique, worldwide competition for global startups to expand their footprints into Asia, leveraging extensive network and tailored support from Hong Kong’s largest innovation ecosystem.
Forbes 30 under 30 Asia
List of 300 young entrepreneurs, disruptors and stars from the Asia Pacific region each year
Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge (HKSEC)
Social venture startup competition which encourages students to employ a creative entrepreneurial approach to solve real world social issues
Hong Kong Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Awards
Recognising and promoting outstanding ICT inventions and applications, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence among Hong Kong's ICT talent and enterprises
GBA Postdoctoral Innovation and Entreprenuership Competition - HK Region
JUMPSTARTER Global Pitch Competition
Start-up Express
Highly curated start-up development programme by HKTDC that targets start-ups offering innovative and tech products or solutions, as well as with strong desire to enter the international market.
i-CREATe Global Student Innovation Challenge (gSIC)
Asia Smart App Awards
Organised by Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA), ASA provides a stage for top brilliant smart app experts in Asia to meet in Hong Kong.
Hello Tomorrow Asia Pacific
The regional competition of the global Hello Tomorrow, deep-tech startup competition in Paris