The Hong Kong Prize (hk prize) recognizes outstanding researchers whose contributions to science and technology have made significant strides forward. Hosted by Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation and sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong), its goal is to strengthen scientific research, foster forward-looking scientists, and grow Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology hub.
Winner of 2023 Hong Kong Prize to further their research
In addition, the winning team will have an opportunity to take part in a six-month fellowship program at Cambridge, providing them with the chance to strengthen their connections with international experts while exploring research opportunities in Britain.
This prize recognizes individuals and teams for innovation, transformation, and commercialisation in science and technology fields. Formulated using scientific standards and stringent specifications to ensure fair evaluation processes; an independent review procedure has also been created so no organization or individual may exert undue influence during evaluation processes.
As well as the main prize, two special awards will also be distributed this year. The 2024 The Future Science Prize exhibition currently taking place at Hong Kong Science Museum’s G/F Exhibition Hall showcases past prizewinners as well as this year’s laureates; also included are exhibits showcasing their research journey and achievements while explaining scientific principles behind their works.
Five Hongkongers have been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, including five pro-democracy activists who spearheaded last month’s massive demonstration against Beijing. Representatives from both parties submitted letters nominating Jimmy Lai, Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan, Gwyneth Ho and Joshua Wong due to their tireless work protecting freedoms in Hong Kong while advocating for democracy.
M+ Director Suhanya Raffel presided over a six-person jury panel which selected 30 nominees. Maria Balshaw, director of London’s Tate museums; Gong Yan, director of Shanghai’s Power Station of Art; Mami Kataoka (curator at Tokyo’s Mori Art Museum); Glenn D. Lowry, director of New York’s Museum of Modern Art; Chinese artist Xu Bing and Uli Sigg (who provided funding for this prize) were members of the jury. In December 2025, M+ will host a ceremony and exhibition to announce its winner of the 2025 Prize. Stay informed by subscribing to our weekly newsletter so you don’t miss any updates, reviews or perspectives from Asia Pacific delivered directly to your inbox every Monday morning!