Spatial AI Sandbox Poc Challenge

Join the Spatial AI Sandbox Kick-off Ceremony, co-created by HKSTP and the Spatial Data Office (SDO), Development Bureau, HKSARG, to launch a new programme that fuses AI + spatial data to solve real-world use cases. The event will unveil the PoC Challenge—including application details, funding and in-kind support, expert guidance, mentorship, plus access to HKSTP-enabled technical resources; SDO and mentors from banking/finance, social services, and government department will share their pain points and expectations for PoC use cases. Startups, students, and practitioners who are keen to demonstrate Spatial AI initiatives, connect with corporate partners, and explore entrepreneurship opportunities are welcome to join.

Kick-off Ceremony Details:

Date: 27 April 2026 (Monday)
Time: 15:00 – 17:00
Venue: Service Centre, 2/F, Building 19W, Hong Kong Science Park

Rundown

2:30pm - 3:00pm	Registration
3:00pm - 3:05pm​	Welcoming​	Mr. Martin Liu (HKSTP)
3:05pm - 3:15pm​	Opening Remark: Why Spatial AI Sandbox?	Mr. Raymond Choi (Development Bureau, HKSAR Gov)
3:15pm - 3:30pm​	Challenge Briefing​	Mr. Edmond Lam (HKSTP)
3:30pm - 4:00pm​	Challenge Playbook (Problem Statements and tips for developing winning Use Cases)	Mr. Frankin So​ (Bank of China (Hong Kong)) Ms. Janelle Chan (Hong Kong Children & Youth Services) Mr. Gary ​Liu (Planning Department, HKSAR Gov)
4:00pm - 4:15pm	Q&A
4:15pm - 5:00pm​	Networking

 

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PoC Award—All-Round Support for 3 Teams

Funding

Entrepreneurship Fast track to HKSTP’s Ideation scheme with

 

Who can apply?

Young talents, Start-ups, entrepreneur
Who work on AI, spatial data Initiatives , Prototype or Solutions

Team : A group of Innovative person
Company: A limited company registered and incorporated in Hong Kong 

Timeline

 

Proposal Submission Details

Application deadline : 26 May 2026 (noon)

Enquiry email : DSH-events@hkstp.org