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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.