Judging Process

Submission of Entry Form
Extended Deadline: Wednesday, 22 May 2024

All participating organizations must submit the online Entry Form.

NGOs and NPOs must provide supporting documents to verify NGO or NPO status.

Submission of Write-up
Extended Deadline: Friday, 21 June 2024

Submissions may be in English or Chinese. Please refer to the Judging Criteria for the content of the write-up.

Innovative Rising Stars Awards

  • A written summary of the innovative initiative, 3 pages maximum (any information provided by outward link(s) in the write-up will only be treated as supplementary information that may or may not be reviewed by judges).
  • A related video, 2 minutes maximum (optional)
  • A one-page description of the founders, including share of ownership (%). Information about other major investors, recommendations from referees, etc. are optional.

1st Round Judging
Late June 2024 to Late July 2024

The Panel of Judges will conduct an initial screening and propose the Top 10 Finalists, 5 Excellence Award winners and Special Award winners amongst all the entries. The Panel of Judges may request site visits, as deemed necessary.

Final Judging
Late September 2024

All finalists are required to present their innovative initiatives at the Final Judging. Finalists will be interviewed by the Panel of Judges. The Judges will decide on the winners of all the awards. The Panel of Judges may request site visits, as deemed necessary. All winners are required to present their innovative initiatives at the HKMA Global Innovation Day.

Award Presentation Ceremony and HKMA Global Innovation Day
Mid December 2024

The Award Presentation Ceremony will be held at the HKMA Global Innovation Day. All the results of the Award will be announced at the Award Presentation Ceremony.