Event

The Hong Kong SciTech Pioneers Award (HKSPA) is to recognize the valuable contribution of young outstanding scientists and research teams that are under the Y-LOT SciTech 4 Pillars with a focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Award

One awardee will be selected in each of the Y-LOT SciTech 4 Pillars:

1. Deep Tech Pioneering Research Team – Cash Prize HKD 15,000
2. Biotechnology Pioneering Research Team – Cash Prize HKD 15,000
3. Space Science Emerging Scientist – Cash Prize HKD 10,000
4. Environmental Science Emerging Scientist – Cash Prize HKD 10,000

All awardees and short-listed applicants will be entitled to:

• Access to contacts and/or programmes of our community ranging from VCs, talent investors, multinational professional services companies, angels, etc.
• A certificate of recognition
• Gain public exposure for short-listed applicants’ scientific research projects this summer.

Timeline

• Application Deadline – 30 June 2023
• Public Pre-Award Workshops – 27 & 29 June 2023
• Judging Panel Interviews – July 2023
• Public Showcase and Voting for Award Finalists – August 2023
• Award Ceremony & Presentation – November/December 2023

Application Details

Click here for the Application Details of Presentation, Summary, Cover Sheet and Nomination Form Submission.

Application Forms

• Scientists Registration Form
• Research Teams Registration Form

Useful information

Website: https://y-lot.org/hong-kong-scitech-pioneer-awards/

Event Poster: click here

Pre-Award Workshops: click here

For further enquiries, please contact Mr. Roy Chan at 3795 8018 or email to roychan@y-lot.org