Hongkong Prize is an award that recognizes people who make a difference in society. It is a merit-based award that is free from sponsorship and personal interests. Past winners of the prize have included journalists who expose human rights abuses and activists fighting for democracy in their countries. It also rewards artists who create works that portray the hardships of modern life. The prize includes a monetary award and the opportunity to attend an awards ceremony. The deadline for entries is September.

The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize (STIP), established in 2022 by the Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation and title sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, honors scientists who are able to apply their research discoveries for the benefit of mankind and transform scientific advancements into innovative applications with commercial potential. It consists of five award fields: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Life and Health, New Materials and Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, and FinTech. There can only be one winner per field in each year.

In addition to monetary prizes, hongkong prize offers scientists the chance to conduct their research in Hong Kong universities and laboratories. This allows them to expand their knowledge and make connections with international experts in their field. It also helps them advance their careers and increase media coverage.

Scientists who have made significant contributions to Hong Kong are eligible for the prize. The research must be original, innovative and have a significant impact on society. It can be carried out in Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao and must show clear relevance to the needs of Hong Kong. Applicants are also encouraged to submit proposals for enhancing the global competitiveness of Hong Kong in their field of research.

The prize money is divided among athletes who finish in the top three positions in each event, with gold medalists receiving HK$12 million, silver medalists HK$6 million, and bronze medalists HK$3 million. There are additional cash prizes for athletes who finish in fourth to eighth place, and the overall winner of the prize receives a total of HK$13.2 million.

Those who win hongkong prize can use the funds to pay for their studies, buy equipment and software, or invest in new ventures. They can even use the money to travel to different countries to compete in different competitions. It is important to read the rules carefully before submitting an entry for hongkong prize. Otherwise, you may not be eligible to win the award.

The Xplorer Prize encourages young scientists to explore unexplored areas of basic sciences and frontier technologies. It is supported by the Tencent Foundation and offers 50 awardees a total of RMB 3 million over five years. This is a huge amount of money for young researchers and is considered to be one of the highest talent funding programmes in China. This year, a researcher from the University of Hong Kong was awarded the prize in the life and health field. She discovered noninvasive tests that can help with the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal tract and autism spectrum disorders.