The Hackathon 2024 champion team posing with a trophy

The prizes listed on this page were awarded at the 2025 Hackathon Hong Kong. We’re currently preparing the next event, details of prizes and awards for 2026 will be announced soon.

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Overall awards

Overall awards

Gold: First place champions

The overall winners of the Hackathon are awarded the prestigious 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hackathon trophy. Each team member will also receive: 

  • an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hackathon gold medal
  • a personal invitation to attend the Global Natural Science and Innovation Competition Finals at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's South Kensington Campus in London
  • HK$8,000 towards travel expenses to London for you and an accompanying chaperone
  • letter of recommendation from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and winner's certificate

Silver: Second place team

Our second place team receives the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hackathon second place trophy. Each team member will also receive: 

  • an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hackathon silver medal
  • an Amazon voucher worth HK$1,000
  • a letter of recommendation from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and winner's certificate

Bronze: Third place team

The third placed team receives the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hackathon third place trophy. Each team member will also receive: 

  • an 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Hackathon bronze medal
  • an Amazon voucher worth HK$1,000
  • a letter of recommendation from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and winner's certificate

Specialty awards

Best real-world impact award

For the solution with the greatest potential to make a tangible difference in society.

Best technical solution

Awarded for outstanding technical execution, engineering, or coding excellence.

Most innovative concept

For the boldest and most original idea that pushes boundaries and rethinks the norm.

Best presentation/pitch

Recognising clarity, storytelling, and the ability to inspire the judges.

Best startup star award

For the idea with the strongest business potential and scalability.

New for 2025

Community choice award

Voted by participants and audience members for their favourite team or project.