Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2026

Competition Background

        With the implementation of the national 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for National Economic and Social Development, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is fully committed to developing into an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Meanwhile, Shanghai is also dedicated to promoting international data co-operation and has made various attempts in terms of institutional frameworks and application scenarios. The similarities in economic development, cultural heritage, and future aspirations of the two cities present opportunities for deeper collaboration, with the potential to generate greater value through synergistic efforts.

• We welcome all talents in Hong Kong and the Mainland to share their open data-driven solutions with the use of algorithms and take the challenge at the final contest in August
• Criteria for candidates: Participants must be 18 years of age or older and residents of either Hong Kong or the Mainland. Both individuals and corporate teams are welcome. Corporate entities must be legally registered in Hong Kong or the Mainland
• The proposal must be a data-driven approach solution with the use of datasets provided or recommended by the organisers, or any other relevant and reliable source of data
• All information submitted must be true and valid

Proposal Requirement

1. Prepare a proposal in either bilingual format (English + Simplified Chinese) or Simplified Chinese only, clearly explaining how you use open data to address a challenge under one of the 4 themes: Smart Environment, Smart Mobility, Smart Living and Smart Economy and the 17 sub-categories.

   The proposal can be prepared using: PowerPoint Presentation, slideshow, document and/or other formats. However, the final file must be converted to PDF format before submission.

2. Record a proposal introductory video of no more than 3 minutes in either English (with Simplified Chinese subtitles) or Putonghua.

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