IOT Data Hackathon 2027
Organised by GS1 Hong Kong in collaboration with Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and supported by the Digital Policy Office, the IOT Data Hackathon returns for its 4th edition.
After three editions that drew an overwhelming response, the IOT Data Hackathon 2027 invites tertiary students, start-ups, developers, data enthusiasts, seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs to step up. Take on real challenges from leading companies, turn your ideas into solutions that make a real difference, and launch your next big opportunity.
Objective
- Solve Real-World Challenges: Tackle real industry and societal needs with IoT & open data, and technology tools
- Grow Innovation Community: Join a vibrant network of innovators to collaborate and share knowledge
- Drive & Celebrate Innovation: Push boundaries and get recognized for outstanding achievements
- Go Beyond the Hackathon: Connect with businesses, incubators and career opportunities
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Application for Professional Stream Application for Student Stream
Remarks: Applicants who complete their registration by the "Application Deadline" and submit a proposal by the "Initial Submission" will receive a "Certificate of Participation".
2026 Edition at a Glance
160+
Participating Teams
13
Distinguish Judges
26
Industry Mentors
50+
Partners, Sponsors and Supporting Organisations
10+
Workshops and Activities
35+
Internship Opportunities
Challenge Themes
Demonstrate the use of IoT data, open data & alternative data to tackle business or social challenges in one of the below themes
Data for Business
Build solutions for commercial innovation and efficiency, e.g.,
- Connected Commerce – reimagine retail & customer experiences
- Intelligent Supply Chains - enhance supply chain visibility & efficiency
- Smart Operations – productivity & operational excellence
- Data-Driven Logistics – optimize logistics performance & efficiency
Data for Good
Improve quality of life, strengthen community resilience, and accelerate sustainable development, e.g,,
- Smart Living – smart home, smart building…
- Health & Wellbeing – aging well, public health…
- Urban Intelligence – public safety, smart mobility, agile infrastructure
- Greener tomorrow – ESG, sustainability
Why join
- Learn: Learn data, AI and problem-solving skills by working on real world challenges
- Enhance Experience: Harness mentorship and valuable feedback from industry and technology experts
- Get Connected: Network and meet industry thought leaders & tech experts to expand your network
- Gain Exposure & Win Recognition: Showcase your expertise, build your professional profile, and win prizes
- Foster Career Development: Fast track to incubation/internship programs, explore opportunities for future career advancement
Streams
- Student Stream:
All team members must be currently enrolled in a tertiary institution. Additionally, at least one team member must be currently studying at a Hong Kong tertiary institution (whether at a local or overseas campus).
- Professional Stream:
Open to startups, entrepreneurs, and business professionals, provided at least one team member is a Hong Kong resident or employed by a Hong Kong company.
Remarks:
- Each team can be formed up to 6 teammates.
- Each participant can only join one team
At least 1 teammate is expected to show up at designated venue physically to present their proposal for the hackathon final.
To avoid conflicts of interest, applications from sponsors' companies will not be accepted.
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Application for Professional Stream Application for Student Stream
Remarks: Applicants who complete their registration by the "Application Deadline" and submit a proposal by the "Initial Submission" will receive a "Certificate of Participation".
Judging Criteria
STUDENT STREAM | PROFESSIONAL STREAM | |
| Description | Weight | Weight |
| Innovation & Creativity • Idea originality and innovativeness • Creative problem-solving approach • New operational model for business | 25% | 20% |
| Benefits & Impact • Benefits to users • Impact on industry, sector, society, community, and/or public • Consideration of ESG factors in measuring sustainability & social impact | 25% | 25% |
| Business Viability & Feasibility • Ability to address user requirements • Business and market potential • Ease of implementation • Scalability | 20% | 25% |
| Use of Data • Appropriate use of data sets • Data security and governance | 20% | 20% |
| Quality • Completeness and ability to execute the solution • Presentation quality | 10% | 10% |
| * Teams MUST use at least ONE data source of the provided data sets & indicate in the final presentation | ||
Prizes
| Champion Team | - HK$5,000 + - Fast Track to Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (HK$100,000 grant for Student Stream) or Fast Track to Cyberport Incubation Programme (up to HK$500,000 resources for Professional Stream) |
| First Runner Up Team | HK$3,000 |
| Second Runner Up Team | HK$2,000 |
| Best ESG Achievement Award | HK$2,000 |
| Best Use of AI Award | HK$2,000 |
| Student Stream winners | Internship opportunities |
Timeline
| Application Deadline | 20 December 2026 |
| Kick-off Briefing | 8 January 2027 (Tentative) |
| Pre-hackathon Workshops | January - February 2027 |
| Initial Submission | 15 February 2027 |
| Announcement of Short-listed Teams | Early March 2027 |
| Tech Workshop & Mentorship | March 2027 |
| Hackathon • Hack Day • Final Pitch Day | 20 March 2027 21 March 2027 |
| Award Ceremony | April 2027 |
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Application for Professional Stream Application for Student Stream
Remarks: Applicants who complete their registration by the "Application Deadline" and submit a proposal by the "Initial Submission" will receive a "Certificate of Participation".
Sponsorship
The resources provided by sponsors always leave a lasting impression on the participants. Join our sponsorship packages to enjoy extensive opportunities.
Sponsorship Benefits:
1) Brand Awareness & Exposure
- Get in front of tertiary students, start-ups and business professionals from Cyberport, HKSTP and GS1HK’s networks
- Spotlight your brand at various activities, hackathon, award ceremony and promotional materials
- Be seen as a champion of HK’s IoT and data innovation
2) Idea Inspiration & Generation
- Get inspired by inventive minds and fresh eyes
- Gain innovative ideas
- Connect with startups and entrepreneurs for future business and project opportunities
3) Tackle Business Challenges
- Set your own challenge and see teams build solutions to real issues in your business
- Have your data put to work on concrete, practical answers
- Educate participants about your business
4) Talent Acquisition & Mentorship
- Meet promising students and entrepreneurs, and build relationships with them
- Discover new talents for recruitment
- Mentor & guide participants on their road to success
All sponsorships are negotiable, and we are more than happy to discuss details or work out a custom sponsorship opportunity for you, contact us now at iot@gs1hk.org / Tel: +852 2861 2819
Organising Committee
Chairman
Dr. Toa CHARM
Founding Chairman, Data & AI Literacy Association
Members
Mr. Brian CHAN
ERP Project Director, Gammon Construction
Mr. William CHAN
Chief Information Officer, CUHK Medical Centre
Prof. Jack CHENG
Professor and Associate Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Ms. Mignone CHENG
Chief Marketing Officer, GS1 Hong Kong
Ar. Prof. Ada FUNG, BBS
Founding President, Hong Kong Alliance of Built Asset & Environment Information Management Associations (HKABAEIMA)
Mr. Argon HO
Chief Commercial Officer - Group ICT Business, HGC Global Communications Limited
Mr. Vincent KWOK
Managing Director, HK & Macau, Hewlett-Packard HK SAR Limited
Mr. Henry LI
Head of Industry Partnership, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Mr. Martin LIU
Assistant Director, AI and Data, Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation
Mr. Louis MAH
Director – Group Information Technology, Maxim’s Group
Mr. Ricky SIU
Senior Vice President, Mobile Product & Solution Development, Commercial Group, HKT Limited
Mr. Patrick TSANG
Senior Advisor, Information & Communication Centre, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group
* In alphabetical order by Surname
IOT Data Hackathon Awards Winners
2026 Winners
Student Stream:
- Champion: De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
- First Runner-up: Elevenators | ORBITRON
- Second Runner-up: Jockey Team | AI+IOT-Driven Precision Reach and Intelligent Hub Solution
Professional Stream:
- Champion: Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation | UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth
- First Runner-up: DefinePro | Digital Product Passport Control Tower
- Second Runner-up: MingQ Technology Limited | MingQ IntelliSort System — B2B2C-Ready Pick-to-Light Sorting Solution for Intelligent Warehouse Operation & Management
Outstanding Achievements in Specific Categories:
- Best ESG Achievement Award: De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
- Best Use of AI Award: De-Buggers | Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
- Best Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Award (Student Stream) (Sponsored by HKT): Elevenators | ORBITRON
- Best Low-Altitude Economy Innovation Award (Professional Stream) (Sponsored by HKT): Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation | UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth
- Innovator of Secure by Design Award (Student Stream) (Sponsored by Check Point): De-Buggers| Supply Chain System: From Predicting Risks to Automated Responses
- Innovator of Secure by Design Award (Professional Stream) (Sponsored by Check Point): Keep Data Moving – MTR Corporation | UAV Guard: Empowering Low-Altitude Economic Growth
2025 Winners
Student Stream
- Champion: VisionBridge - StockPulse All-in-one Web-based AI Integrated Platform
- First Runner Up: Team Zero - PropTechX Platform
- Second Runner Up: TOI - Unit Forecaster and EcoMetrics
- Second Runner Up: 屯門牛牛 - Enhancing Healthcare with Smart Tracking and Analytics
Professional Stream
- Champion: TriTerra Technology Limited - The IoT Data Platform for a Smart Hospital
- First Runner Up: SF Supply Chain (Hong Kong) Limited - Control Tower Solution for Visibility & Exception Management
- Second Runner Up: The Carnot AI Team - Carnot AI Solution Revolutionises Building Management, Offering Significant Energy Savings and Enhanced Comfort
Outstanding Achievements in Specific Categories
- Best ESG Achievement Award: Electric Society - EcoManage - IoT and Energy Management Platform
- Innovator of Secure by Design (Student Stream): VisionBridge - StockPulse All-in-one Web-based AI Integrated Platform
- Innovator of Secure by Design (Professional Stream): Roo Lab – The Six-Hat AI Solution
- IoT Sustainability Innovative Award (Student Stream): Team Zero - PropTechX Platform
- IoT Sustainability Innovative Award (Professional Stream): Electric Society - EcoManage - IoT and Energy Management Platform
View All Winning Solutions
2024 Winners
Student Stream
- Champion: CHML - Renovation of In-Store Inventory System
- First Runner Up: Roomates – Smart Charge
- Second Runner Up: TEAM CITYU - SparkLink
Professional Stream
- Champion: TriTerra Technology Limited - Car Park Load Shifting Charging System
- First Runner Up: Reunion – Smart Plug
- Second Runner Up: DevAdventurers - All-In-One Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Platform
Outstanding Achievements in Specific Categories
- Best ESG Achievement Award: CECAS - AIOT Lift & Escalator Maintenance System
- Innovator of Secure by Design: RightPick Technology Limited - Cybersecurity Solution
- Smart IoT Solutions Award for EV Charging (Student Stream): TEAM CITYU - SparkLink
- Smart IoT Solutions Award for EV Charging (Professional Stream): Reunion – Smart Plug
View All Winning Solutions
Organiser
Government Support
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – IOT Data Hackathon
1. Is there an application fee for the IOT Data Hackathon 2027?
The IOT Data Hackathon and all related activities are FREE for participants.
2. What is the application deadline for the IOT Data Hackathon 2027?
The deadline is 20 December, 2026.
3. What documentary proof is required for proposal submission if I want to apply for IOT Data Hackathon 2027?
You must submit:
Student Stream:
• A completed application form AND
• A valid proof of education (student ID) in HK
Professional Stream:
• A completed application form AND
• A valid Company/Business Registration proof or proof of a residents in Hong Kong
5. Can I choose multiple business challenges in the IOT Data Hackathon 2027?
No. Participants can only choose one business challenge.
6. Am I allowed to form different teams to participate in multiple business challenges in the IOT Data Hackathon 2027?
No. Participants can only be on one team, but we encourage you to invite others to form their own teams.
7. When will the challenge statements be released?
The challenge statement will be announced at the kick-off briefing.
8. What do I need to submit in the IOT Data Hackathon 2027?
Stage 1) Proposal Submission
You will provide a solution in concept & high-level design for a specific challenge statement.
The proposal can be either in English or Chinese, you are welcome to use open-source data to enrich your proposal
Stage 2) Short-listed teams will be notified by email and proceed to Stage 2: tech workshops, mentorship, Hack Day, and Final Pitch Day. Team will gain access to private data shared by the challenge statement providers (in addition to public/open-source data) to develop their proposals for Final Pitch Day and physically pitch to the judging panel.