Are you ready to make waves in the world of technology?
The 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Ideathon is your chance to shine!
Hong Kong is rapidly becoming a powerhouse for blockchain innovations, with over 1100 fintech and Web3 companies leading the charge in finance, social impact, and sustainable development. With strong government support and booming investment opportunities, our city is the ideal playground for decentralized technologies. How can we tap into this energy to reshape our future? What if your ideas could supercharge Hong Kong's evolution through the transformative potential of Web3?
Co-organised by the Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC), the Center for Business and Social Analytics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), and Cyberport, the 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Ideathon: Innovations Empowering the City invites university students across Hong Kong to team up with fellow innovators and pitch impactful Web3 projects that will enrich our digital landscape.
Whether you are a tech enthusiast looking for your next big project, a newbie eager to explore Web3, or a blockchain enthusiast with ideas to share, we want to hear from you!
The 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Ideathon is not just a competition, it is your chance to:
Ignite Your Ideas
Collaborate with like-minded innovators and bring your visionary concepts to life.
Gain Valuable Experience
Enhance your skills in tech, finance, and social impact while building a strong portfolio.
Network with Industry Leaders
Connect with experts and pioneers in the Web3 space to gain insights and mentorship.
Make a Difference
Your ideas could support financial inclusion, sustainability, and community growth in Hong Kong.
Financial Inclusion and Empowerment
Help bridge the financial gap and promote literacy through decentralized finance.
Community and Social Impact
Enhance social services and community engagement with blockchain solutions.
Sustainable Development
Transform sustainability initiatives with Web3 technologies for a greener future.
Participants must be full-time university students in Hong Kong and form a team of 2 to 4 members. Choose a track, create a proposal, and submit it by January 10, 2025.
Proposals must be in English and include:
- Summary Document: A concise overview of no more than 500 words
- Presentation Deck: A maximum of 15 slides (click here for the template)
- Pitch Video: A video presentation lasting no longer than 5 minutes
Additionally, teams have the option to develop and present a Web3 prototype as part of their proposal if it aligns with their plan.
Eight teams will be shortlisted for the final round, scheduled for mid-March 2025.
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*The top two winning teams will receive fast track to the interview stage for the Cyberport Creative Micro Fund or the Cyberport Incubation Programme, subject to meeting the respective application requirements. For more details about the Cyberport entrepreneurship programmes, please click here.
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