What is the Imperial Hackathon?

The Imperial Hackathon is a ground-breaking science competition that challenges high school students to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. This annual event fosters a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Business (STEMB) by providing a unique platform to showcase your talents and collaborate with like-minded individuals.

Running for the 2nd year in Hong Kong, we're bringing over all Hong Kong’s most creative and talented high school students together for a full day of learning, building, fun, and networking.

The Champion team will win some incredible prizes from us!

Champion •Tech Gadget: An Apple iPad Mini for each winning team member. •First Place Trophy: Be awarded the prestigious Imperial Hackathon Champion trophy. •Letter of Recommendation: Receive a letter of recommendation from an Imperial College London faculty member and an Imperial Hackathon judge. •Certification: Earn a first-place certification for each winning team member. •Imperial Open Day Invitation: Receive a guaranteed and personal invitation to attend Imperial's on-campus Open Day in June (please note that travel and accommodation expenses are not covered by the invitation).

First Runner-Up •HKD$1000 Amazon Voucher: Receive a $1000 HKD Amazon voucher per team member. •Second Place Trophy: Be awarded the 2nd place trophy. •Letter of Recommendation: Receive a letter of recommendation from an Imperial College London faculty member. •Certification: Earn a first runner-up certification.

Second Runner-Up •Letter of Recommendation: Receive a letter of recommendation from an Imperial College London faculty member. •Certification: Earn a second runner-up certification.

Why Participate

Why Participate?

GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE

Work on real-world projects and receive expert guidance and mentorship from Imperial academic faculty members and world-leading industry experts.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS

Strengthen and showcase your problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork abilities.

NETWORK WITH PEERS

Connect with other talented students and build lasting relationships.

SHOWCASE YOUR POTENTIAL

Demonstrate your creativity and innovation to Imperial's faculty and industry guests.

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

Team Formation: All team members must be enrolled in Grade 10 or higher at the same school or branch in Hong Kong. Each team should consist of 3-4 student members, plus one supervising school staff member (e.g. subject teacher, school counsellor) for safeguarding purposes.
Roles Required: All roles including Product or Idea Owner, Designer, and Developer, should be assigned within your team when submitting the application form.
English Proficiency: All team members must be comfortable communicating and presenting in English.
School Representation: Each school can enter a maximum of two teams.
Team Supervision: Schools are responsible for chaperoning their Hackathon teams throughout the competition, including during the final round if selected.