Ready to take your startup global? Join the HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2026!
Through the International Student Track, the Competition provides a premier platform for you to showcase groundbreaking ideas and gain international exposure. Whether you are in the ideation phase or ready to scale, this is a unique opportunity to turn your innovation into a successful venture and network with a global community of change-makers.
Benefits and opportunities for the shortlisted teams include:
Round 2 | 20 shortlisted teams:
- Gain connections to expand the business to Hong Kong market.
- Undergo evaluation conducted by Hong Kong’s largest innovation and technology ecosystem, the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), with the potential to receive an offer to HKSTP’s Ideation Programme, which includes up to HK$100,000 in seed funding.
Final Round | 5 finalists from International Student Track will advance:
- 2 members of each team will be provided with flight and accommodation to participate in the Final Round Competition on the HKUST campus in Hong Kong - tentatively from 11th to 14th October, 2026.
- Total cash prize of HK$205,000 for international student teams
- Interactive mixer with local teams and immersive tours at Hong Kong Innovation Hubs.
- Gain exposure to the international innovation and technology market.
Submit 10-page pitch deck to kick-start your dream, apply HERE!
Application deadline for International Student Track: 14th July, 2026 | HKT 23:59
For details of the competition, please refer to the submission rules and the website. For enquiry, please email hkust1m@ust.hk.
| Application Deadline |
14/07/2026 23:59 HKT
(16:59 UK Time) |
| Application required? |
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