Students building a project together at a hackathon

One day · 50 teams · Build something real

HackBiz

Solve a real-world business problem with AI. Build your solution as a website, bring it to life with graphics and visuals, then make your case to the judges.

IdeaBuildPitch
Register now05.12.2026 · CityUHK

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Date
Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Venue
CityUHK · Yeung Building, LT-6
Doors
9:00 AM
Ages
12-16 years old

Places are limited by school and overall. Apply early for priority; late applicants may be waitlisted.

Organised by

Genesis

Supporting organisation

City University of Hong Kong

The event

Event information

When & where

  • Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2026
  • Start: 9:00 AM
  • Venue: City University of Hong Kong
  • Room: Yeung Building, LT-6

Who it's for

  • Students aged 12-16 currently studying in Hong Kong
  • Teams of 2–4 students
  • No coding experience required
  • Free to take part; applications are reviewed

What you'll do

  • Receive a real-world problem and understand the business needs behind it
  • Use AI to develop a creative and practical solution
  • Build a website supported by graphics and other visuals
  • Pitch your solution and make your case to the judges
A student team collaborating around a laptopYoung participants working with a mentorStudents presenting their project to mentors

Prizes

Awards & prizes

iPhones

iPhones

May or may not be up for grabs...

Continued Education

Continued Education

Further opportunities to work closely with university and industry partners

Coupons

Coupons

Snacks and vouchers sponsored by our event partners.

Cash prize

Cash Prize

Top teams will receive cash prizes for their projects.

Judges

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Coming soon

Industry mentors & engineers lined up

Event partners

GenesisCity University of Hong KongBytewise

More to come…

Learn

Resources

Timeline

A day of building

  1. 09:00

    Registration & Check-in

  2. 10:20

    Workshop Session

  3. 11:30

    Hacking Begins!

  4. 15:45

    Judging Begins

  5. 17:30

    Closing Ceremony Begins