Application & Documents Submission
Click HERE (to be completed by the Principal Applicant on behalf of the team.)
Documents Submission Deadlines:
- Qianhai and Jinjiang Regions: 11:59PM, 30 June 2026
- Wuhan and Nanjing Regions: 11:59PM, 2 August 2026
- Hong Kong Region: 11:59PM, 1 September 2026
- Hefei Region: 11:59PM, 13 September 2026
- Hangzhou Region: 11:59PM, 20 September 2026
- Wuxi Region: 11:59PM, 4 October 2026
Industry Domains
Strategic Focus
Improving human health, longevity, and well-being through advanced medical technologies, biomedical sensing, and smart healthcare solutions.
Industries
- BioMedical & BioTech
- Medical Device & Optometry
- BioPharma & Therapeutic
- Smart Healthcare & GeronTech
- Sports Tech & Wellness
- FoodTech & Sustainable Agriculture
Strategic Focus
Driving industrial upgrading, hardware innovation, and supply chain resilience through next-generation manufacturing and semiconductor technologies.
Industries
- Semiconductors & Microelectronics
- New and Advanced Materials
- Intelligent Manufacturing & Robotics
- Green Manufacturing
Strategic Focus
Accelerating digital transformation and financial innovation by leveraging next-generation information technologies and secure data networks.
Industries
- FinTech & Digital Finance
- Big Data & Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Transformation
Strategic Focus
Enhancing urban infrastructure, sustainability, and modern lifestyle experiences through green energy, spatial computing, and creative technologies.
Industries
- Smart City & Urban Infrastructure
- New Energy & Green Technology
- Low-Altitude Economy & Future Mobility
- Textile & Wearable Technology
- Cultural & Tourism Technology
Strategic Focus
Advancing aerospace, aviation, and space technologies to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across air travel, cargo logistics, and space exploration.
Industries
- Aerospace Systems
- Satellite Technology & Applications
- Space Exploration & Space Robotics
- Aviation Logistics and Supply Chain
Step 1
Please read the Terms & Conditions before submitting the application.
Step 2
The Principal Applicant to complete the Document Submission Form on behalf of the team with the following materials by the submission deadline (Please refer to the form for the deadline of each region).
- Personal and contact information of the Principal Applicant and team member(s)
- A link to a pitching video (maximum 5 minutes)
- Pitch deck (PPT or PDF format, not more than 15 slides)
- Completed Declaration Form for Principal Applicant and Team Members
- (If applicable) Company registration document showing shareholding details.
- (If applicable) copies of student ID/ graduation certificate/ staff card of all team members
- (If applicable) Declaration of use of PolyU knowledge/ innovations/ technologies
Notes
- If the relevant project has won a top 4 award in any region of the PolyU International Future Challenge 2025 or 2026, it will not be eligible to participate.
- There is no limitation on the number of members within a team.
- Each individual can participate in no more than three teams but can only serve as the Principal Applicant (PA) for one team.
- Teams may apply for multiple competition regions.
Judging Criteria for Diamond Cup, Gold Award, Silver Award, Bronze Award and Best Student Team Award:
- Innovativeness and/or Technology Content - 25%
- Commercial Feasibility - 25%
- Benefits to industry and community - 20%
- Development Prospect - 15%
- Team Capability - 15%
See you in Hong Kong
Regional Competition - Hong Kong
Domains:
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Advanced Manufacturing & Microelectronics
- Digital Economy & FinTech
- Smart City & Green Living
- Aerospace & Aviation Technology
Regional Final Date: 15 October 2026
Grand Final
Grand Final Date: 27 January 2027
See you in other regions
Qianhai
About PolyU-Qianhai Disruptive Technology and Innovation Research Centre
Domains:
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Advanced Manufacturing & Microelectronics
- Smart City & Green Living
- Aerospace & Aviation Technology
Visit and Regional Final Date: 19 - 20 August 2026
Jinjiang
About PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute
Domains:
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Advanced Manufacturing & Microelectronics
- Smart City & Green Living
Visit and Regional Final Date: 25 - 27 August 2026
Nanjing
About PolyU-Nanjing Technology and Innovation Research Institute
Domains:
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Advanced Manufacturing & Microelectronics
- Smart City & Green Living
- Aerospace & Aviation Technology
Visit and Regional Final Date: 18 - 21 September 2026
Wuhan
About PolyU-Wuhan Technology and Innovation Research Institute
Domains:
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Advanced Manufacturing & Microelectronics
Visit and Regional Final Date: 14 - 18 September 2026
Hefei
About PolyU-Hefei Technology and Innovation Research Institute
Domains:
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Smart City & Green Living
- Aerospace & Aviation Technology
Visit and Regional Final Date: 27 - 30 October 2026
Hangzhou
About PolyU-Hangzhou Technology and Innovation Research Institute
Domains:
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Advanced Manufacturing & Microelectronics
- Digital Economy & FinTech
- Smart City & Green Living
Visit and Regional Final Date: 3 - 5 November 2026
Wuxi
Domains:
- Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Advanced Manufacturing & Microelectronics
- Smart City & Green Living
- Aerospace & Aviation Technology
Visit and Regional Final Date: 17 - 19 November 2026
Media Coverage
(a) The Applicant and/or Team and/ or the Company should observe the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance (“POBO”) (Cap. 201, Hong Kong Legislation) and prohibit its directors, employees, sub-contractors, agents and other personnel who are in any way involved in the project from offering, soliciting or accepting any advantages as defined in the POBO in relation to the project.
(b) The Applicant and/or Team and/ or the Company is prohibited from offering any advantages, whether directly or indirectly through a third party, to PolyU’s members of the Council, committees and sub-committees, staff and advisors, while having dealings of any kind with PolyU.
(c) The Applicant and/or Team and/ or the Company is required to comply with anti-bribery laws and regulations in foreign jurisdictions when conducting business overseas and/or set up legal entities in foreign locations to support local operations.
(d) The Applicant and/or Team and/ or the Company must promptly declare and notify PolyU in writing of any potential or actual conflicts of interest as soon as they become aware of them. A conflict of interest includes, but is not limited to, situations where the private interests of the Applicant and/or Team and/ or the Company or its personnel conflict with or compete with their role, duties, and impartiality under the Scheme.
(e) The Applicant and/or Team and/ or the Company is required to take all necessary measures (including by way of a code of conduct or contractual provisions) to ensure that its directors, employees, sub-contractors, agents and other personnel who are in any way involved in the project are aware of and comply with the requirements as set out in this provision.
Enquiry
Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office
- 3400-2774 / 3400-2809
- polyu.ifc@polyu.edu.hk
