Hong Kong ICT Awards 2026 opens for enrolment
The Hong Kong ICT Awards (HKICTA) 2026, organised by the Digital Policy Office (DPO), opens for enrolment today (April 28). This year marks the 20th anniversary of the HKICTA, celebrating two decades of excellence in HongKong's information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Locally developed ICT products and solutions are invited to compete for the Grand Awards in the eight award categories and the top accolade of the competition - the Award of the Year. Enrolment is free of charge and the deadline is July 20, 2026.
There are eight award categories in the HKICTA and each award category is led by a local industry association or professional body. The award categories and respective leading organisers are listed below:
Award categories |
Leading organisers |
Digital Entertainment Award |
Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association |
FinTech Award |
The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers |
ICT Startup Award |
Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association |
Smart Business Award |
Hong Kong Computer Society |
Smart Living Award |
Hong Kong Information Technology Federation |
Smart Mobility Award |
GS1 Hong Kong |
Smart People Award |
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service |
Student Innovation Award |
Hong Kong Innovative Technology Development Association |
A Grand Award will be granted in each category, and the Award of the Year will be selected by a Grand Judging Panel from the eight Grand Awardees.
In a bid to foster the innovative use of AI, the Best Use of AI award winner will be selected in each of the eight categories to magnify and honour outstanding achievements in harnessing the power of AI in respective areas.
Since its establishment in 2006, the HKICTA has become an annual signature event of the local ICT industry with an aim to recognise and promote outstanding local ICT inventions and applications, thereby encouraging the pursuit of innovation and excellence among Hong Kong's ICT professionals and enterprises to develop innovative applications meeting business and social needs, use innovation and technology (I&T) to bring benefits to the community, and foster Hong Kong's I&T and smart city development.
Through concerted efforts of the ICT sectors, academia and the Government, the HKICTA has long been highly regarded by the information technology industry. Winners not only gain authoritative recognition but also have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong in regional and international competitions, as well as receive sponsorships to participate in overseas I&T exhibitions. Beyond offering encouragement and recognition, the HKICTA also helps the products enter both the Chinese Mainland and overseas markets. The winners will also be invited to join the "HKICTA Winner Circle", in recognition of their outstanding contribution, while fostering innovation and technological exchange in the I&T industry, and collectively advancing the sustainable development of Hong Kong's ICT sector.
Details of the HKICTA are available on the thematic website (www.hkictawards.hk). Enquiries can be made to the DPO at 3974 5224 or by emailinghkictawards@digitalpolicy.gov.hk.
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Vetting Committee supports another application under New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme
The Innovation and Technology Commission announced today (April 28) that the New Industrialisation Vetting Committee (the Vetting Committee) under the Innovation and Technology Fund has supported in principle an application under the New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme (NIAS) submitted by Hiharbor Tech HK Limited, a subsidiary of Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co., Ltd. The project plan is to set up a production line in the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park producing high-capacity energy storage batteries under the advanced manufacturing technology sector. The estimated total investment amount is over $200 million, and the expected NIAS funding amount will be around $80 million.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, said, "We are pleased to see the application of Hiharbor Tech HK Limited under the NIAS being supported by the Vetting Committee, which fully reflects the Government's support for enterprises in developing advanced manufacturing industries in Hong Kong. It is the first project supported by the Vetting Committee with a total project cost of less than $300 million since the NIAS application threshold was relaxed in November last year, indicating the effectiveness of the enhancement measures in helping enterprises to develop innovation and technology industries. Moreover, it is also the first time that an enterprise in the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone will set up pilot and smart production lines through funding under the NIAS. With the gradual release of land resources in areas such as the Northern Metropolis and the Hetao Co-operation Zone, more industrial land will be provided. The Government will continue to promote new industrialisation and accelerate the development of new productive forces in Hong Kong, thereby enabling the city to integrate into our country's overall planning of new industrialisation."
The NIAS provides funding support on a 1 (Government): 2(enterprise) matching basis for enterprises engaging in industries of strategic importance (i.e. life and health technology, AI and data science, advanced manufacturing and new energy technologies) and contributing no less than $100 million to set up new smart production facilities in Hong Kong. Each enterprise can receive up to $200 million of funding under the NIAS. In addition, the Government also provides additional funding for relevant enterprises to engage research talent and/or technical personnel.
The NIAS is open for applications throughout the year. Details are available on the website of the Innovation and Technology Fund (www.itf.gov.hk). For enquiries, please contact the Secretariat of the scheme (Tel: 3543 5904; email: enquiry@itf.gov.hk).
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