The HKMU Hackathon is a dynamic two-day event crafted to provide students from cross-disciplines with an extraordinary opportunity to tackle real-world challenges, fostering collaboration, creativity, and innovative problem-solving.
Adding to the excitement, our alumni, Angus and Martin, share their inspiring entrepreneurial stories. Watch the video to hear about their experiences and let their journeys motivate you to take the first step toward your own success!
24
Hours
2
Themes
6
Awardee Teams
$40K
Total Cash Prize
Hackathon is a dynamic event where participants engage in rapid, collaborative problem-solving within a limited timeframe.
At HKMU, our Hackathon emphasises fostering creativity and innovation through a structured problem-solving process based on industry-provided problem statements, rather than focusing solely on technology. With engaging pre-hackathon activities, inspired company visits, and hands-on innovation training during the main event, participants will gain valuable skills and confidence to ignite their passion for innovation and embark on their entrepreneurial journey.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development serves as a collective blueprint for fostering peace and prosperityfor both people and the planet, both now and in the future.
HKMU’s Hackathon 2025 draws inspiration from this agenda, using it to establish the two themes for the competition.
Two HKMU industry partners – OneDegree Hong Kong ( “OneDegree” ) and Kai Shing Management Services Ltd. ( “Kai Shing” )
have been invited to present their real operational challenges and outline problem statements
within their respective industry themes, providing students the opportunity to address them.
Each student team must select a theme and develop an innovative solution to the associated problem statement.
SDGs Goal 3 –
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Kai Shing Management Services Ltd.
Company Background
Kai Shing is a leading property management company in Hong Kong, dedicated to providing professional and high-quality property management services. Adhering to a customer-centric culture, we constantly innovate and introduce new technologies in property management to create an ideal and sustainable living environment for our customers.
Theme
Smart Digital Property Management
Topic
The application of a Virtual Concierge in commercial and residential buildings
Challenge
Amid an industry-wide manpower shortage and an aging population, hiring sufficient staff to manage the high volume of customer inquiries and routine administrative tasks has become increasingly challenging. Consequently, this limits Kai Shing’s ability to focus on delivering personalised, value-added services that require a human touch and better address the evolving needs of the community.
Problem Statement
Please propose a next-generation virtual concierge or chatbot that enhances customer service by facilitating tasks such as booking, information access, emergency reporting, and intelligent recommendations, while simultaneously reducing staff workload, allowing them to focus on more value-added responsibilities. Additionally, please develop education and promotion strategies to ensure that tenants or residents warmly embrace the implementation of the virtual concierge.
SDGs Goal 11 – Make cities and human settlements
inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Company Background
OneDegree is a next generation insurer and holder of a virtual license granted by the Hong Kong Insurance Authority. The company's mission is to make insurance more accessible through technology, innovative user experience, and diversified protection for both individuals and enterprises. Insurance products of OneDegree cover different areas of life, from property, pets to personal health care, while they are much easier to enroll with, plus a more comprehensive coverage!
Theme
Pet Health and Wellness
Topic
Empowering Pet Owners: Innovate with App to Elevate Pet Health Awareness
Challenges
Pet owners often lack awareness of the importance of monitoring their pets’ health, leading to preventable health issues and increased veterinary costs. In addition, the pet insurance market is getting more competitive, making it difficult for OneDegree to effectively reach and engage potential customers. The challenge lies in creating a solution that not only raises awareness about pet health but also effectively promotes the “Pawbook” app (https://www.onedegree.hk/en-us/pawbook) as a valuable tool for pet owners, ultimately driving customer acquisition for pet insurance.
Problem Statement
Please develop an innovative solution that leverages the Pawbook app to educate pet owners on the significance of pet health management while simultaneously promoting pet insurance offerings. Moreover, propose strategies to engage pet owners through community-building initiatives, educational content, and interactive features within the app.
Day 1
Innovation Training – Business Model Canvas Workshop
Pitching Skill Training – How to make your 5 minutes memorable?
Mentors Coaching
Day 2
Project Submission
Semi-final Pitching
Sharing Session – User-Centered Design: Creating Solutions that People Love
Grand Finale cum Closing Ceremony
Certificate of Appreciation
Applicable for all Finalists
Internship Programmes organised by SAO
Higher Priority in
Selection Process
Champion: HK$ 10,000
First-runner up: HK$ 6,000
Second-runner up: HK$ 4,000
Entitlement for Each Track
MetroChallenge 2026
Fast Track Access
to Final Round
for the Champion Team
Other Entrepreneurship Competitions in HK & GBA
Be Nominated to Represent
HKMU for Joining
Student Affairs Office (Career Development & Entrepreneurship)
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Tel: (+852) 2768 6644
Email: saomc@hkmu.edu.hk
