Workshop
Innovate, Inspire, Impact
Innovate, Inspire, Impact

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! 

Why should you join?
Fuel your passion and create change

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.

Select your track and make an impact
Dive into one of the three vital tracks that resonates with your passion:
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.

How to Join

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:

  1. Summary Document: A concise overview of no more than 500 words
  2. Presentation Deck: A maximum of 15 slides (click here for the template)
  3. 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.

Important Dates
Ideathon Registration Starts
2024
Nov 5
Deadline for Workshop Registration
2024
Nov 26
2024
Dec 1
2025
Jan 10
Announcement of Finalist Teams
2025
Feb 10
Exciting Prizes Await
Transform your ideas into reality
First Prize
First Prize
First Prize

HK$30,000

HK$30,000

HK$30,000

Second Prize
Second Prize
Second Prize

HK$20,000

HK$20,000

HK$20,000

Third Prize
Third Prize
Third Prize

HK$10,000

HK$10,000

HK$10,000

Honourable Mentions x2
Honourable Mentions x2
Honourable Mentions x2

HK$5,000

HK$5,000

HK$5,000

*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.

Judging Criteria
What Makes a Winning Proposal?
Your submissions will be evaluated based on:

BUSINESS VIABILITY AND IMPACT (20%)
Evaluates the potential for market success and the overall impact of the solution, examining the business model, target audience, and sustainability.

PROBLEM STATEMENT AND RELEVANCE (20%)
Evaluates the clarity and significance of the problem addressed, assessing its relevance to current challenges in Web3, particularly in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY (25%)
Measures the originality and inventiveness of the solution, focusing on how well it pushes the boundaries of existing technologies and offers unique approahces within the Web3 ecosystem.

TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY (20%)
Assesses the practicality of implementing the solution, including the use of appropriate technologies, development processes, and scalability.

PRESENTATION AND COMMUNICATION (15%)
Measures the clarity and professionalism of the presentation, focusing on how effectively the proposal is communicated and the ability to engage the audience.
Organisers
Message from the Organiser
Ready to Innovate?
Be part of the 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Ideathon and help transform the digital future of our city! Form your team and register now.