Spatial AI Poc Challenge

There are only 3 days left to apply for the HKSTP x Spatial Data Office (SDO), Development Bureau, HKSAR Government – Spatial AI Sandbox PoC Challenge. If you’re interested to showcase your spatial AI innovative idea for banking, social services and government department, this is a great chance to validate your solution.
What you can win / receive

• Up to HK$105,000 funding (HK$60,000 for each selected team + additional award for the Champion)
• Fast track to HKSTP Ideation Scheme with HK$100,000 funding opportunity
• In-kind support including 1-month free HPC trial and access to GIS / AI / coding experts
• Business partnerships & mentorship with:
• Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited
• Hong Kong Children & Youth Services
• Planning Department, HKSAR Government
• Business matching + storytelling/publicity support to help you bring your PoC to market

Who can apply

• Young talents / university teams / startups / entrepreneurs (team of 2–6 members, aged 18+)
• Deadline to apply: 26 May 2026 (12:00 noon)

Full details & application: [https://sp.hkstp.org/events-and-happenings/Spatial_AI_Sandbox](https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsp.hkstp.org%2Fevents-and-happenings%2FSpatial_AI_Sandbox&data=05%7C02%7Cvictor.zheng%40hkstp.org%7C51b907315fac45ed5ed608deb7e35432%7Cb3e19ac2e19244c890bd41acbfb3dcdb%7C0%7C0%7C639150384160773005%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mNKfeoZPwojGnvLBDZDxbniJ5d%2B9QXxneTrK0zA4%2Fqk%3D&reserved=0)
If you have any questions, please contact: [DSH-events@hkstp.org](mailto:DSH-events@hkstp.org)