OVERVIEW



The "BOCHK Challenge" has been held for 8 consecutive years. It continuously provides a platform for students from higher education institutions and startups to showcase their talents on technology and ignite innovative ideas. Our goal is to sow the seeds of hope for technological innovation ventures.

Bank of China (Hong Kong) has been committed to building a comprehensive digital banking, actively developing financial technology, and moving towards whole-scene intelligent digitalization to improve the customer experience and operational efficiency of the bank. The iterative development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology are rapidly changing the business operating models, and the banking industry is no exception.

The competition of this year is divided into student and startup streams. With artificial intelligence (AI) as the theme of technology, it integrates 4 designated scenario themes to drive the innovative applications in financial technology.




ELIGIBILITY



Divided into student and startup streams
Each entry must be in teams of 2 – 5 people
Each team must complete the registration form and submit a proposal

Current full-time students from any higher education institutions in Hong Kong Working professionals from startup that have been registered in Hong Kong for no more than 10 years

THEMES



Technology Theme

 

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Scene Theme

Wealth Management
Silver-hair
Risk Management
ESG

ATTRACTIVE PRIZES






Gold Award for Innovative Design
HK$ 120,000

Silver Award for Innovative Design
HK$ 100,000

Bronze Award for Innovative Design
HK$ 80,000



Gold Award for Innovative Design
HK$ 120,000

Silver Award for Innovative Design
HK$ 100,000

Bronze Award for Innovative Design
HK$ 80,000

Apart from the aforementioned awards, two additional categories will be contested based on the on-site presentation session.


Greatest Teamwork
HK$ 10,000

Greatest Tech Solution
HK$ 10,000


Opportunities




Collaboration Opportunities with BOCHK

Internship Opportunities at BOCHK