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IOT Data Hackathon 2026
Application Deadline: 20 December 2025
Anyone
Session Details
5 Nov 2025 16:00 -
20 Dec 2025 23:59
Program Details
Deadline :
20 Dec 2025 23:59
Enquiry Email :
iot@gs1hk.org
Organised by :
GS1
The IOT Data Hackathon 2026 is organised by GS1 Hong Kong in collaboration with Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Building on the resounding success of our previous editions, the IOT Data Hackathon 2026 once again invites the brightest minds — from tertiary students, innovators, problem-solvers, data enthusiasts to seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs — to come together. Our mission is to empower you to harness the power of real-world data to develop tangible solutions.
Objective
- Address genuine industry and societal needs through the use of IoT data & technology tools
- Cultivate a vibrant community of innovators, foster collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Drive Innovation, and recognise outstanding achievements
- Connect businesses with talents and entrepreneurs
Challenge Themes
Demonstrate the use of IoT data, open data & alternative data to tackle business challenges in one of the below themes
Technology & Business Innovation
Build solutions that will define the next era of commercial innovation and efficiency, such as:
- Low-altitude Economy
- AI-powered Marketing/Operations
- Customer Experience
- Supply Chain Optimisation
Social Impact & Sustainability
Develop data-driven solutions that tackle critical societal and environmental issues, such as:
- The Silver Economy
- Health & Wellness
- ESG
- Public Good and Safety
Why join
- Learn data and problem-solving skills by working on real world challenges
- Enhance Experience: Harness mentorship and valuable feedback from industry and technology experts
- Get Connected: Network and meet industry thought leaders & tech experts to expand your network
- Gain Exposure & Win Recognition
- Showcase your expertise, build your professional profile, and win prizes
- Foster Career Development
- Fast track to incubation/internship programs, explore opportunities for future career advancement
Streams
- Student Stream: Students from Hong Kong Tertiary Institutions (campus inside and/or outside Hong Kong
- Professional Stream: Startups, Entrepreneurs or Business Professionals in Hong Kong
Remarks:
- Each team can be formed up to 6 teammates.
- Each participant can only join one team
- At least 1 teammate is expected to show up at designated venue physically to present their proposal for the hackathon final.
- To avoid conflicts of interest, applications from sponsors' companies will not be accepted.
- For Student Stream, participants need to be students of tertiary institutions in HK
- For Professional Stream, teams must include at least one HK resident, or one member employed by a HK registered company
Judging Criteria
PROFESSIONAL STREAM | STUDENT STREAM | |
| Description | Weight | Description |
| Innovation & Creativity • Idea originality and innovativeness • Creative problem-solving approach • New operational model for business | 25% | Innovation & Creativity • Idea originality and innovativeness • Creative problem-solving approach • New operational model for business |
| Benefits & Impact • Benefits to users • Impact on industry, sector, society, community, and/or public • Consideration of ESG factors in measuring sustainability & social impact | 25% | Benefits & Impact • Benefits to users • Impact on industry, sector, society, community, and/or public • Consideration of ESG factors in measuring sustainability & social impact |
| Business Viability & Feasibility • Ability to address user requirements • Business and market potential • Ease of implementation • Scalability | 20% | Business Viability & Feasibility • Ability to address user requirements • Business and market potential • Ease of implementation • Scalability |
| Use of Data • Appropriate use of data sets • Data security and governance | 20% | 20% |
| Quality • Completeness and ability to execute the solution • Presentation quality | 10% | 10% |
Prizes
| Champion Team | - HK$5,000 + - Fast Track to Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (HK$100,000 grant for Student Stream) or Fast Track to Cyberport Incubation Programme (up to HK$500,000 resources for Professional Stream) |
| First Runner Up Team | HK$3,000 |
| Second Runner Up Team | HK$2,000 |
| Best ESG Achievement Award | HK$2,000 |
| Best Use of AI Award | HK$2,000 |
| All winners | Fast Track to HKSTP Ideation Programme (up to HK$100,000 grant) |
| Student Stream winners | Internship opportunities |
Timeline
| Application Deadline | 20 Dec 2025 |
| Kick-off Briefing | Jan 2026 |
| Pre-hackathon Workshops | Jan - Feb 2026 |
| Initial Submission | 15 Feb 2026 |
| Announcement of Short-listed Teams | Early Mar 2026 |
| Tech Workshop & Mentorship | Mar 2026 |
| Hackathon • Hackathon Day • Final Pitch Day | 28 Mar 2026 29 Mar 2026 |
| Award Ceremony | Apr 2026 |
Registration link
Student stream: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAlo24Byzm1lbxO5Kwp2sn66t4-pPxltRjHqSbiuCxVI77dw/viewform
Professional stream: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtc1FqP-92H2a_PUh62ayLx2hpcrVZdG6ADTbfl_c65Q_F3Q/viewform
More details
https://www.gs1hk.org/iotdatahackathon/2026?utm_source=enewsletter&utm_medium=edm&utm_campaign=2nd_GS1_Hackathon_2026_EN