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The Hult Prize

The Hult Prize is a global competition that challenges young people to solve the world’s most pressing issues by creating innovative social ventures. Participants will join an exclusive global community of student entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts to earn a spot in the Global Finals, where finalists compete for US$1M in funding to bring their big ideas to life.

Registration for the 2025 Hult Prize programme cycle is now open. Click here for more details. 

The 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

The 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is now open for application. The competition aims to bring together Hong Kong’s students and innovative thinkers to address key societal and environmental challenges. The total prize exceeds HK$500,000.  Top winners will have the opportunity to represent the HKSAR and attend the National competitions, including the “Challenge Cup” and “China International College Students’ Innovation Competition”.

Interested parties should submit their applications by March 31, 2025. Click here for more details.

The TERA-Award Smart Energy Innovation Competition hosted by the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) is now open for application. The competition aims to identify and support innovative technologies and solutions in the field of smart energy, promoting the development of zero-carbon technologies and contributing to global sustainable development goals. Startups or research groups ready for scaling with industry partners, investors and markets are welcome to join the competition. Final winners will receive a prize of up to US$1M.

Click here for more details.

The HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Competition is now calling for applications. Upholding the principle of being “entrepreneur-centric”, HICOOL seeks out outstanding entrepreneurial projects worldwide and connects them with the resources necessary for starting businesses in Beijing, including funding, policy support, and office space. 

For 2025, the competition has been streamlined into 12 Tech Verticals, and a total of 200 projects will be awarded.  Click here for more details.

Since 2002, the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition unites young innovators from international universities to leverage deep-tech in solving global grand challenges. Participants will be provided with the unique opportunity to pitch their business plans, gain valuable feedback from industry experts, network across a broader field, and compete for cash prizes.  

 Visit the competition website for more details.

How do you react in times of uncertainty?  Interested in gaining insights into different ways to overcome challenges?  Join our Dialogue in the Dark Tour on April 9, 2025, for an immersive experience where you will be led by visually impaired guides to navigate in complete darkness.  Gain insights into embracing uncertainties and approaching challenges from a new perspective.

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