The Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Prize, sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, celebrates outstanding scientific research with global impact. It honors scientists whose discoveries contribute significantly to the world’s economy, society and culture. In addition to the monetary award, the winner will be given the opportunity to conduct research in Hong Kong.
The award is open to scientists worldwide who have made significant contributions in the following fields: artificial intelligence/robotics, life/healthcare, materials/energy, and advanced manufacturing/FinTech. The winner will receive an engraved gold medal and a prize equivalent to HK$25,000. The nomination period is open until 31 August 2024.
In order to be eligible for the award, a candidate must submit a published full article and a separate blinded abstract of not more than 500 words. The submissions will be reviewed by a panel of distinguished scholars. The winners will be announced at a ceremony held in the Spring of 2025.
In addition to the monetary award, the winners will be given the opportunity to conduct research in the Hong Kong Science Park. In the past, some of Hong Kong’s Science and Technology Innovation Prize winners have also shared their ideas with students at universities in Hong Kong. For example, the 2016 Life Science Prize Laureate Dennis Lo Yuk-ming and 2019 Physical Science Prize Laureate Pan Jianwei both shared their research on high-temperature superconductivity with students at the University of Hong Kong.
Another exciting prize is the HasilHK Prize, which gives hk prize students a chance to compete for cash and internship opportunities with top companies in Hong Kong. It has been welcoming tertiary students from all academic backgrounds for more than 20 years. It tests students’ business skills and improves their professional judgement. In addition, the competition offers a safe environment for them to learn how to make good decisions.
In addition to the monetary awards, HK prizes also offer the opportunity for students to attend conferences on topics related to Hong Kong and Asian studies. In fact, the International Convention of Asia Scholars brings more than 20,000 scholars, policymakers, practitioners and civil society representatives together at 11 annual conventions to discuss issues affecting Hong Kong and Asia. Some of these issues include cultural, economic and social developments in Hong Kong. These events help build a network of Asian Studies specialists around the world. They also facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices in regional and international academia. This in turn helps create a vibrant and dynamic academic community and a stronger base for Hong Kong-China relations. In this way, the HK prize will help shape a more sustainable and inclusive future for Hong Kong. Moreover, the prize will also encourage more young people to enter the field of Asian Studies.