Are you ready to lead the next wave of Fintech innovation?
The 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Ideathon is here for your ambition!
The evolution of Web3 and AI is driving innovation within the financial sector and transforming our society at large. As a leading international financial center, Hong Kong consistently remains at the forefront of Fintech advancement. Fintech is crucial to Hong Kong’s sustainable growth, making it imperative to empower all with an understanding of its development, equip with essential knowledge and skills, and foster a culture of innovation.
Building on the success of the 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Ideathon, the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Ideathon provides a unique opportunity for tertiary students across Hong Kong to display their innovative ideas, technical knowledge, and business visions while exploring the transformative potential of Web3 and AI. Students can team up with fellow innovators and pitch impactful projects to enrich our digital landscape.
Whether you are a FinTech enthusiast or a newcomer to Web3 and AI, we welcome you and your splendid ideas in this Ideathon!
The 2026 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 Web3 and AI while building a strong portfolio.
Network with Experts
Connect with industry leaders and academic researchers in Web3 and AI to gain insights.
Make a Difference
Your ideas could support financial technology, literacy, and security in Hong Kong.
Developing FinTech Solutions for Personal Spending and Savings
Help people improve personal decisions on spending and savings.
Enhancing Financial Knowledge in Investment and Insurance
Help people make better choices in investment and insurance.
Safeguarding Against Financial Scams and Frauds
Keep people safe from financial scams and frauds in the digital world.
Participants must be full-time tertiary students (including undergraduate, postgraduate, and college students) in Hong Kong and form a team of 2 to 4 members. Choose a track, create a proposal, and submit it by January 11, 2026.
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
- Pitch Video: A video presentation lasting no longer than 5 minutes
Additionally, teams have the option to develop and present a prototype as part of their proposal if it aligns with their plan.
Nine teams will be shortlisted for the final round, scheduled for late-March 2026.
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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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Ralph Edwards
