Following our record-breaking past editions, the IOT Data Hackathon 2027 is back – and we want YOU on board! Whether you are a tertiary student, innovator, data enthusiast, startup founder, entrepreneur or industry professional, this is your stage to turn bold ideas into game-changing solutions.
Assemble your dream team, unlock the power of IoT, open and alternative data, and harness cutting-edge tech to crack real business and societal challenges shaping Hong Kong's future. Whatever your background, if you love solving problems, there is a place for you here.
Why Join Us?
- Solve Real Challenges: Build data-driven solutions to address genuine industry pain points.
- Learn from Experts: Get mentorship and feedback from industry and tech leaders.
- Grow Your Network: Connect with thought leaders, innovators and potential partners.
- Win Recognition: Showcase your talent and compete for attractive prizes.
- Fast-Track Your Future: Unlock incubation, internship and career opportunities.
Don't miss out – apply by 20 December 2026!
Challenge Themes
- Data for Business
Build solutions for commercial innovation and efficiency - Data for Good
Improve quality of life, strengthen community resilience, accelerate sustainable development
Streams
- Student Stream
Current tertiary students, with at least one member studying at a Hong Kong tertiary institution (Apply Here) - Professional Stream
Startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers or business professionals in Hong Kong (Apply Here)
Key Timeline
- Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
- Kick off Briefing: 8 January 2027 (Tentative)
- Initial Proposal Submission: 15 February 2027
- Pre-hackathon Workshops: January – March 2027
- Hackathon & Pitch Day: 20 & 21 March 2027