IFF2025 Competition

Innovate for Future (IFF) Competition is an open competition of innovation & technology to inspire our young people in Hong Kong to create innovative products or services for solving and improving our real-life challenges, though idea generation to prototype development. The competition may apply to local schools including secondary, tertiary and startup (new stream for 2025) in Hong Kong SAR.  Students will pitch how to move human society forward with feasible innovation and products in our coaching process.

This competition is supported by our international partner, San Jose State University (SJSU) Silicon Valley Center for Global Studies (SVCGS). The final champion or winners will have opportunity to submit their projects to SJSU global program such as Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge (SVIC) Competition and Showcase.

This competition is also supported by our global technology partners and as well as other industry, exhibition, and training partners.  The final champion or winners will have opportunity to be nominated to join their industry support programs, internship programs and showcase in exhibition and sharing in technology conferences.

Event Notice

Technology Startup Stream – New Stream for IFF2025
IFF2025 will extend a new stream for startup team joining our competition event in 2025.  Details for submission requirement and related information will be announced soon.  Please click for information. 

IFF2025 Pitch & Conference Day

26 July 2025 (SAT) 9:30am to 5:30pm at Cyberport Function Room 1-2

IFF2025 Competition Theme

Smart Solutions for Sustainable Living in a Digital World

In a rapidly evolving world, the quest for sustainability has never been more crucial. The theme “Smart Solutions for Sustainable Living in a Digital World” aims to inspire innovators to develop intelligent tools, self-regulated learning, forward-thinking process and scientific measures that may promote eco-friendly practices in our daily lives in global perspective. From harnessing technology to optimize energy usage in homes to creating innovative urban planning strategies for greener cities, this theme challenges participants to think creatively and implement sustainable practices that benefit to individuals, society and even to the world. By encouraging the integration of smart technologies with sustainable living principles, this theme seeks to pave the way for a more environmentally conscious and harmonious future.

IFF2025 Competition Highlight

  • One-Day Competition Pitch & Conference
  • Finalist & IFF Project Showcase
  • Round-Table Panel Discussion
  • Bootcamp with Industry Training 
  • SJSU Global Program & Showcase
  • Entrepreneurship & Internship Program

Awards & Prizes

Total Cash Awards: HK$32,000

Awards with Cash and Certificate
(for Secondary & Tertiary Stream)

  • Champion HK$8,000
  • 1st Runner up HK$5,000
  • 2nd Runner up HK$3,000


Awards with Certificate

  • Certificate of Excellence (2 teams)
  • Certificate of Merit (5 teams)

Judges

Mentors

Timeline for IFF2025

Open For School Team Registration (for Secondary & Tertiary Streams only)
Final Project Proposal Submission
Judging for The Top 3 Finalists
Mentorship Kick off
Pitch cum Conference & Awards Ceremony
IFF Bootcamp for Winners
IFF Winners Showcase at EXPO2025
SJSU Global Program & Showcase

Partners & Sponsors

Organizer
Premium Supporting Organization
Venue Sponsor
Gold Awards Sponsor
Global Technology Partners
Innovation & Training Partners
SJSU Global Program
Supporting Organizations