ICT Startup Award

資訊科技初創企業獎

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Organiser
籌辦機構

Call for Entries 參賽須知

ICT Startup Award
資訊科技初創企業獎

Introduction of Organiser
籌辦機構簡介
Rotary Club of The Hub Hong Kong is a nonprofit Hong 港匯扶輪社是香港非營利組織，
Kong organization which is belonged to district 3450 of 隸屬於國際扶輪社3450區。
Rotary International. We started to setup this organization 我們從2015年開始建立這個組織，
since 2015 and formally established in 2017. 並於2017年正式成立。
The name “HUB” represents our core vision of this
organization as followed: “HUB”這個名稱代表了我們對該組織的核心
願景如下：
H for Humanity
U for Understanding H for Humanity
B for Benevolence
U for Understanding
RC of The Hub HK is formed from different professional
industries, those are entreprise, capitals, law, accounting B for Benevolence
(CPA), creative and entertainment. One of our honorary
member is Bernard Chan GBS JP who has been kindly 港匯扶輪社由不同的專業行業組成，包括企業，金融，
contributing his values with us for the social sustainable 法律，會計(CPA)，創意和娛樂等等。
development.

Through the combination of our members come from 我們的榮譽會員是陳智思先生, GBS JP，他一直在為我們的
different fields, our strong vision able us to share the same 社會貢獻。通過我們來自不同領域的力量結合，扶輪社強大
philosophy, then dedicate our abilities to server the society 的願景使我們能夠分享相同理念，然後就像我們的座右銘
with our primary motto "Service Above Self". “超我服務”，為我們的社會服務。
https://rotary3450.org/clubs/rcofthehubhk/ https://rotary3450.org/clubs/rcofthehubhk/
https://www.facebook.com/rotaryclub.of.thehubhongkong/ https://www.facebook.com/rotaryclub.of.thehubhongkong/

Background
背景
The Hong Kong ICT (HKICT) Awards aims at recognising
and promoting outstanding information and 香港資訊及通訊科技獎旨在表揚及推廣優秀的資
communications technology (ICT) inventions and 訊及通訊科技發明和應用，以鼓勵香港業界精英
applications, thereby encouraging innovation and 和企業不斷追求創新和卓越，謀求更佳和更具創
excellence among Hong Kong’ s ICT talents and 意的方案，滿足企業的營運需要，造福社會。
enterprises in their constant pursuit of creative and better
solutions to meet business and social needs.
通過業界、學術界和政府的共同努力，香港資訊
The Hong Kong ICT Awards was established in 2006
及通訊科技獎於二零零六年成立。香港資訊及通
with the collaborative efforts of the industry, academia
訊科技獎由政府資訊科技總監辦公室策動，並由
and the Government. Steered by the Office of the
香港業界組織及專業團體主辦，目的是為香港建
Government Chief Information Officer, and organised by
立一個廣受香港社會愛戴、並獲國際認同的資訊
Hong Kong ICT industry associations and professional
及通訊科技專業獎項。
bodies, the Awards aims at building a locally espoused
and internationally acclaimed brand of ICT awards.

There are eight categories under the Hong Kong ICT 2019香港資訊及通訊科技獎設有八個類別的獎
Awards 2019. There will be one Grand Award in each 項。每個類別均設有一個大獎，而最終評審委員
category, and an “Award of the Year” will be selected 會會再從所有大獎中甄選出「全年大獎」。
from the eight Grand Awards by the Grand Judging
Panel.
Objective
目的

Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019: ICT Startup Award aims at 2019香港資訊及通訊科技獎:資訊科技初創企業獎旨
discovering and recognising the outstanding local 在鼓勵及表揚本地出色的軟件,硬件和社會創新領域
ICTstartup companies which focus on software, 的初創公司。同時,我們亦希望將優秀的ICT初創公司
hardware and social innovation areas and, 推薦給香港及中國內地風險投資基金和扶輪社。
recommending them to Rotary Clubs and Investors in
Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Prizes and Benefits to Winners

優勝者的獎勵
The remarkable achievements of the Awards winners 香港資訊及通訊科技獎金/銀/銅得獎者的卓越成
(Gold/Silver/Bronze) will be recognised by customers, 就備受賞識，包括客戶、機構、業界人士、以至
organisations, the ICT industry practitioners and across 整個社會。得獎者均獲：
the community. Winners will be entitled —

－ to receive trophies (Gold/Silver/Bronze) of - 授予金／銀／銅獎之獎座；

the Hong Kong ICT Awards;
- 授權在宣傳物品上展示香港資訊及通訊科技獎的
－ to display the official logo of the Hong Kong ICT 標誌；
Awards in their promotional materials;
- 安排於不同類型的推廣活動中宣傳其得獎項目；
－ to participate in various promotional campaigns to
publicise their achievements; - 協助參加其他國際獎項和比賽；

－ to be supported for entering into other international - 免費使用創新中心協作基地「Lion Rock 72」

awards and competitions; 三個月 [4]

－ to a 3 ‐ month free access to Lion Rock 72 - 參與香港天使投資脈絡舉辦的投資配對活動[5]

(co-working space in InnoCentre) [1] ;
- 免費使用數碼港共享工作空間Smart-Space
－ to participate in investment matching activities of 三個月[6]；及
the Hong Kong Business Angel Network (HKBAN) ;
- 免費參與本地大型資訊及通訊科技活動
－ to 3 months free access to Flexi Space in Cyberport （如「國際資訊科技博覽」） 以拓展商機。
Smart-Space [3] ;

－ to free participation in some large-scale local ICT

events (e.g. International ICT Expo) for marketing 詳情及細則請參閱網站：www.hkictawards.hk
exposure.

Further details and conditions are available at the

website: www.hkictawards.hk
[4] 香港科技園提供一個免費名額使用創新中心協作基地「Lion Rock 72」三個月
「2019香港資訊及通訊科技獎」中小企的金／銀／銅得獎者。

[5] 香港資訊及通訊科技獎合作夥伴 ─ 香港天使投資脈絡

[1]HKSTP offers 1 free seat access to Lion Rock 72 in InnoCentre for 3 months to SMEs who
are HKICTA 2019 Gold, Silver or Bronze award winners [6] 數碼港提供一個免費名額使用數碼港共享工作空間Smart-Space内的靈活辦工桌
三個月予「2019香港資訊及通訊科技獎」中小企的金／銀／銅得獎者。
[2] Hong Kong ICT Awards-a Strategic Partner in HKBAN

[3] Cyberport offers 1 free Flexi Space in Cyberport Smart-Space for 3 months to SMEs who
are HKICTA 2019 Gold, Silver or Bronze award winners
General Eligibility Requirements
一般參賽資格

1. The applicant must have the intellectual property right 1. 參賽者必須擁有參賽項目所述資訊及通訊科技產

and/or legitimate right over the ICT product/service 品／服務的知識產權及／或合法權益。有關資訊及
mentioned in the application. The applicant shall 通訊科技產品／服務如在世界任何地方發生知識產
disclose disputes any place over the world over 權的爭議，參賽者必須披露，供籌辦機構考慮其參
intellectual property right about the applicant’ s ICT 賽資格。
product/service, if any, for the Organiser to consider
eligibility of the application. 2. 參賽者必須在截止報名時為香港註冊公司
(請附上公司/商業登記證明）、機構或香港居民
2. The application must be submitted by locally (Hong [1]。
Kong) registered entities (please enclose
Company/Business Registration proof) or residents in 3. 參賽的資訊及通訊科技產品／服務項目在創新、
Hong Kong[3] at the time of closing for entry enrollment. 設計和研究發展方面的重要部分必須源自香港。
參賽者須展示香港資源為其資訊及通訊科技產品／
3. A significant part of the innovation, design, research 服務帶來顯著增值，促使有關項目在目標市場取得
and development (R&D) of the mentioned ICT 成功。
product/service must come from resources in Hong
Kong. The applicant should demonstrate significant 4. 除學生的獎項類別／組別外，參賽的資訊及通訊
value-add by the Hong Kong resources contributing to 科技產品／服務項目必須在截止報名日期前已經在
the success of the ICT product/service in the target 市場上公開發售／或開放予下載應用[2]或已經投入
market. 運作最少三個月（請附上證明）。
4. With the exception of the Student Innovation category, 5. 同一參賽項目只可參加各獎項類別的其中一個獎
the submitted product/service must have been 項組別。任何項目如被發現報名參加多於一個獎項
available[4] in the market or in live operation for at least 組別，將被取消資格。
3 months at the time of closing for entry enrollment
(please enclose proof). 6. 過往香港資訊及通訊科技獎金、銀、銅得獎項目
的產品／服務，必須已作出重大修改或優化，
5. The same application is only allowed to be submitted 或參加另一個獎項類別，方可再次參賽。
to a maximum of ONE award stream among all the
Categories. Any application found to have entered into
more than one award stream will be disqualified.

6. Winning entries of the Gold/Silver/Bronze award in [1]在香港資訊及通訊科技獎的準則下，「香港居民」包括永久居民和非永久居民。如

參賽項目由多於一人的組織申請，該參賽組織至少有一半成員必須是香港居民。
previous years of the HKICT Awards can enter the
Awards again only if there is significant change or [2]例如該資訊及通訊科技產品／服務項目已經投入於市場，該應用程式已被應用於公
司內部的系統，以及該流動解決方案已於App Store可供下載。對於競逐資訊科技初
enhancement in the product/service, or for a new award 創企業獎的初創公司，如其原型樣辦只在kickstarter或類似平台上出現將不會被視為
已投入於市場。
category.

[3]Residents in Hong Kong” , in the context of HKICT Awards, include both permanent and
non-permanent residents. If an entry is submitted by more than one person, at least half of the
members of the group must be Hong Kong resident.

[4]Examples are applications and products already in the market, application systems deployed
internally in a company, and mobile solutions available at App stores. For startup companies
competing for ICT Startup Award, prototypes appear only on kickstarter or similar platforms are
NOT considered as available in the market.
 Rules and Regulations
參賽規則

1. Applicants are advised to be aware of the best 1.參賽者需留意由私隱專員公署所制訂的最佳

practice and case-based experience as promulgated by 行事方式指引及個案經驗。
the Office of Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
2. 參賽者須注意，根據《防止賄賂條例》
2. Applicants are reminded that any person who, without (香港法例第 201 章)，任何人士如未經香港
the permission of Steering Committee of Hong Kong ICT 資訊及通訊科技獎督導委員會許可，向任何參與
Awards, offers an advantage to parties involved in the 該獎項事務的工作人員提供任何利益，作為該工
Awards as a reward or inducement for doing any act or 作人員作出任何以其工作身分而作的作為的報酬
showing favour in relation to the Awards commits an 或誘因，或作為與申請該獎時給予任何優待或提
offence of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance 供任何協助的報酬或誘因，即屬違法。
(Cap. 201).
3.為避免利益衝突或任何有關利益衝突的嫌疑，
3. To avoid conflicts of interest and the perception as 香港資訊及通訊科技獎贊助商的參賽申請將不會
such, applications for the Awards from sponsors will not 被接納。
be accepted.
4. 如有任何爭議，主辦單位保留最終決定權，
4. In case of any dispute, the decision of the organiser 參賽者不得異議。
will be final and binding on all parties concerned.

Award Streams & Judging Criteria

獎項組別 及評審準則

Applicants may select one of the following three streams: 參賽者可於以下其中一個組別參賽:

1. Software & Apps 1. 軟件及應用服務
To recognise the ICT startup companies with products / 旨在表揚提供產品/服務,移動應用,軟件,基礎研究,
services in the category of mobile apps,software and 遊戲等類別之初創公司。
related services, basic research, gaming,etc.

2. Hardware & Devices 2. 硬件與設備

To recognise the ICT startup companies with 旨在表揚提供以硬體形式作為展現平台之產品/服
products/services in the category of Internet of Things, 務,物聯網,可穿戴產品和各種智能設備,醫療設備,
wearable devices and various kind of smart devices, 機器人技術和創新的範疇的初創公司。
medical equipment, robotics and innovation that leverage
hardware as a delivery platform.

3. Social Impact 3. 社會貢獻

To recognise the ICT startup companies that innovate, 旨在表揚提供為社會作出貢獻服務,程式,平台等的
launch, create social impact related service, program, 初創公司。
platform, etc.
 Award Streams Innovation Functionality Market Benefits and Quality
Category 獎項組別 and Creativity 功能 Potential/ Impact 質量
獎項類別 in ICT Performance 裨益及影響
資 及通 科 市場潛力/
技創新及創意 表現

Stream 1
Software & 25% 20 % 25 % 10 % 20 %
ICT Startup Apps
Award 軟件及應用服務
資 科技
初創企業獎
Stream 2
Hardware & 25% 20 % 20 % 10 % 25%
Devices
硬件與設備

Stream 3
Social Impact 20 % 20 % 20 % 25 % 15%
社會貢獻

Assessment Process
評審過程
During the course of evaluation, assessors may require 評審期間,評審人員或會索取參賽者持有的資料及
access to relevant information in the 作現場參觀,若有這方面的需要,參賽者將預先獲得
Applicants’ possession and access to the Applicants’ 通知。參賽者就2019香港資訊及通訊科技獎所提
premises. The entrant will be notified in advance if such 供的資料將獲保密處理,未獲參賽者的同意,
access is required. Any information supplied by the 籌辦機構及有關機構不會發表有關的資料。
applicants for the purpose of the Hong Kong ICT Awards
2019 will be treated as confidential, and will not be
released by the Organiser and related parties without the
entrant’s permission.

Application Procedures
報名方法
Interested parties can download the application form 有意參加人士,可於下列網址下載報名表格:
from the following website:
www.starthk.org/ict2019
www.starthk.org/ict2019
- 參賽者必須以英文及中文填妥參加表格;
- All submitted information should be in Typewriting in
English and Chinese; - 參賽者需將要求資料的電子檔案于限期前發送至
以下
- All submitted information should be sent per email to
hkictastartupaward2019@gmail.com and the full set of 電郵地址hkictastartupaward2019@gmail.com,
hardcopies to reach the organiser’ s office on or before 請注意報名表格使用
12:00 noon, 18 January 2019;
Word檔案格式,其他要求的提交資料可以電子文
- Applicants must email the completed application form 檔方式(建議選用PDF檔案格式);除電郵提交以外,
in WORD format & the supporting materials in electronic 所有
files (PDF format preferred);
參賽者須將打印資料於二零一九年一月十八日
- Organiser’ s office address for submission of 中午十二時正或之前遞交至籌辦機構辦公地址;
hardcopies:
“Hong Kong ICT Awards 2019: ICT Startup Award”
Attn: Ms. Vikki Ng - 文件遞送之籌辦機構辦公地址如下:
2/F, Unit A, Fortune Building, 150-158 Lockhart Road,
WanChai 香港灣仔駱克道150-158號祥友大廈2樓A
伍小姐收
- The requested materials for submission include:
1) The original copy of the completed application form 信封封面請註明「2019香港資訊及通訊科技獎:
with authorised signature and company chop; 資訊科技初創企業獎」

2) A copy of the Business Registration of the applicant - 參賽者須提交的資料包括如下:

orequivalent supporting document;
1)參賽機構已簽署及附有公司蓋章的報名表格
3) A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation of the 正本;
applicants or equivalent supporting document;
2) 參賽者的商業登記證副本或相關証明文件;
4) Attachments or supplementary information (if any).
3) 參賽者的公司註冊證書副本或相關証明文件;
Information submitted by the applicant will be taken into
account by the Judging Panel when assessing the merit 4) 有關參賽者的其他附加資料(如適用)。
of the companies, such as product or software sample,
報名時所提交的資料,例如產品、程式樣板、小
catalogues, photographs and any other relevant
冊子、目錄、相片及其他有關資料等,將作為參
materials. Applicant should be prepared to demonstrate
賽公司評估參考之用,參賽者須在主辦機構要求
the product if requested.
時作有關示範。
Timetable
時間表
Official call for entries
2018.11.23
Deadline for enrolment
2019.01.18
Adjudication
2019.01.30 – 2019.03.05

Categories’ Awards Presentation Ceremonies Late March - 2019.04.04

2019.01.18
2019年3月下旬至4月4日
Awards Presentation Ceremony 2019.04.04

There will be a Participants’ Briefing short after the 緊接截止報名，大會會馬上舉辦參賽單位簡報

closing of the application submission. Areas of 會，為參賽者摘要介紹需要注意的地方，亦會邀
attention for applicants will be highlighted in the 請過往的評委及獲獎單位分享心得和經驗。
Briefing. Past Judges/Assessors and winner will
be invited to share their views and experiences.

Enquiries
查詢
Contact Person 聯絡人 : Ms. Vikki Ng 伍愛琪女士

Tel 電話 : +852 5313 6795

Email 電郵 : hkictastartupaward2019@gmail.com

Website 網址 : www.rotarythehubhk.org/
 Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
香港特別行政區 政府資訊科技總監辦公室

Organiser
Rotary Club of The Hub Hong Kong
籌辦機構 港匯扶輪社

Awards Hong Kong Applied Science and Hong Kong Cyberport

Technology Research Institute Management Company Limited
Supporting Company Limited 香港數碼港管理有限公司
Organisations 香港應用科技研究院有限公司
大會支持機構
Hong Kong Science and Hong Kong
Technology Parks Corporation Trade Development Council
香港科技園公司 香港貿易發展局

Innovation and
Invest Hong Kong
Technology Commission
投資推廣署
創新科技署

Operating Organiser
營運統籌

Supporting 15th
Organisations
支持機構

Sponsors
贊助機構