Hong Kong AI Agent Challenge
Press Release
AI Agents represent the next frontier of artificial intelligence.
The Hong Kong AI Agent Challenge is jointly organized by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, the Hong Kong Institute of Science & Innovation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd., Hong Kong Branch.
Join a global community of students, developers, innovators, and researchers to turn AI Agent ideas into real-world solutions, powered by expert support, industry networks, and incubation opportunities.
Why Join?
Tackle Real-World Challenges: Build AI Agent solutions that address real business needs across business & finance, healthcare & wellness, education, and beyond
Learn from Experts: Gain technical and commercialisation insights from leading industry professionals
Access Industry Networks: Connect with Cyberport, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, investors, and industry partners to accelerate your innovation journey
Challenge Tracks
1. Open Division
Submit AI Agent solutions focused on industry challenges or real-world applications.
- Financial Services & Business
- Healthcare & Wellness
- Smart Education
- Open Innovation: No industry restrictions. Bring your most innovative AI Agent ideas to life.
2. Student Division
Open to all industries and application scenarios. Whether you're improving existing processes or pioneering new AI Agent use cases, projects with strong innovation, technical feasibility, and practical impact are welcome.
Who Can Participate?
Open to participants worldwide. Join as an individual or a team of up to five members.
Ideal Participants:
- Undergraduate, Master's or PhD students
- Startup teams or technology companies
- Independent developers
- Researchers and innovators
Competition Timeline
| Phase | Content |
|---|---|
| Phase 1: Proposal Submission | Submit a proposal (covering problem statement, AI Agent architecture and design, application scenario, and expected impact and value) |
| Phase 2: Final Pitch & Demo | Shortlisted teams will present their prototypes, demonstrate functionality, and participate in a live judging session. |
Awards & Opportunities
- Cash Prizes: Win prizes of up to HK$100,000
- Track Awards: Champions, First Runners-up, and Second Runners-up in each division will receive recognition and opportunities to advance their solutions toward real-world deployment
- Cyberport Ecosystem Support: All finalist teams will receive priority consideration for the Cyberport OPC Hub with access to technical resources, computing power, incubation support, and industry connections
How to Apply
Step 1: Register
- Complete the online application form
- Receive a confirmation email and application number within five working days
Step 2: Submit Your Proposal
- Subject line: [Application Number] - AI Agent Challenge Proposal Submission
- Proposal format: PPT or PDF
- Submit to: aiagent_contest@cyberport.hk
Contact Us
For enquiries regarding competition rules, registration, technical resources, or partnership opportunities, please contact: aiagent_contest@cyberport.hk
Organizers
The Organizer reserves the right of final interpretation. Should there be any adjustments to the competition format, the latest official announcement shall prevail.