The 8th Greater Bay Area Digital Education STEAM Excellence Award 2026 (HKSAR)

Background

The Greater Bay Area Digital Education STEAM Excellence Award (HKSAR) has been organised by the Hong Kong New Emerging Technology Education Association (HKNETEA) since 2019. Its primary goal is to enhance students' creativity and innovation, while recognising young talents in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). This award also acknowledges the dedication of schools and teachers committed to advancing STEAM education.

Award Categories

The 8th Greater Bay Area Digital Education STEAM Excellence Award 2026 features five categories:

1. ICT (Information and Communication Technology) (Including IT, AI, Robotics)

   
   

2. Life and Health

   
   

3. New Materials and New Energy

   
   

4. Science Video

   
   

5. Rotary Water Purification

   
   

Participation Streams

Students can participate in the following streams:

• Primary School

• Junior Secondary School

• Senior Secondary School

• Tertiary

• Postgraduates

• STEAM Teacher

• STEAM School

Students may participate as individuals or in teams. Team size is limited to five members for primary and secondary students​ and eight for tertiary (undergraduate and postgraduate) students. Students from mainland schools are also invited to participate, either independently or through school nominations.

Objectives of Each Category

ICT Category

Encourages students to develop digital literacy and leverage technology for effective communication, data management, and problem-solving. Applicants must present their work clearly, detailing their problem-solving approach, the technologies used, and the impact of their solutions.

Life and Health Category

Focuses on developing innovative solutions to health-related challenges using scientific principles and emerging technologies. Students are encouraged to explore personal health, nutrition, and wellness, addressing real-world health issues through research and project design.

New Materials and New Energy Category

Aims to inspire students to create innovative ideas and applications involving emerging materials and energy sources. Applicants should consider the environmental impact and propose novel technologies and processes for a sustainable future.

Science Video Category

Encourages creative communication of scientific concepts to enhance understanding and engagement. Participants should disseminate scientific knowledge, advocate the scientific method, and showcase research outcomes using new technologies in artistic creations.

Rotary Water Purification Category

Invites students to develop effective methods for water purification, raising awareness of clean water scarcity. Applicants must combine emerging technologies to create low-cost water treatment solutions.

General Eligibility Requirements

Participants should be aware of best practices and case-based experiences as outlined by the Office of Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data. In case of any disputes, the organiser's decision will be final and binding.

Participation Details by Stream

Primary School Stream

• Eligibility: Full-time Hong Kong primary students (P.1 – P.6, academic year 2025-2026).

• Project Format: Individual or group (up to 5 members).

• Submission: Essay (400 words), short video, or PPT.

• Administration Fee: Free

Junior Secondary School Stream

• Eligibility: Full-time Hong Kong secondary students (F.1 – F.3, academic year 2025-2026).

• Project Format: Individual or group (up to 5 members).

• Submission: Essay (600 words), short video, or PPT.

• Administration Fee: Free

Senior Secondary School Stream

• Eligibility: Full-time Hong Kong secondary students (F.4 – F.6, academic year 2025-2026).

• Project Format: Individual or group (up to 5 members).

• Submission: Essay (800 words), short video, or PPT.

• Administration Fee: Free

Tertiary Stream

• Eligibility: Local registered vocational/tertiary students (Higher Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor), including graduates from the academic year 2025-2026. Non-local students are welcome.

• Project Format: Individual or group (up to 5 members).

• Submission: Essay (1,500 words), short video, or PPT.

• Administration Fee: Free

Postgraduate Stream

• Eligibility: Local registered tertiary students (Master and PhD), including graduates from the academic year 2025-2026. Non-local students are welcome.

• Project Format: Individual or group (up to 5 members).

• Submission: Essay (2,000 words), short video, or PPT.

• Administration Fee: Free

STEAM Teacher Stream

Designed to enhance teaching practices, promote professional development, and integrate STEAM effectively in classrooms. Teachers are encouraged to develop inclusive assessment methods that cater to diverse learning styles.

STEAM School Stream

Encourages schools to foster interdisciplinary learning, creativity, and innovation, inspiring students to appreciate the importance of STEAM and its societal impact.

Top 10 STEAM Teachers is open to teachers from all schools, while Top 10 STEAM Schools is specifically for primary and secondary institutions, allowing schools to nominate a representative STEAM teacher or team.

Best Participating Schools recognises schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to STEAM education, providing opportunities for students and fostering a culture of innovation.

第八屆大灣區數字教育STEAM卓越奬2026(香港)

背景

大灣區數字教育STEAM卓越獎（香港）由香港新興科技教育協會（HKNETEA）自2019年起舉辦，比賽目的旨在提高學生的創造力和創新能力，表彰年輕STEAM（科學、技術、工程、藝術和數學）學生的努力，同時表揚學校和教師的傑出工作和對STEAM教育的奉獻和承諾。

第八屆大灣區數字教育STEAM卓越獎2026(香港)共設五個主題類別：

1. 資訊及通訊科技 (人工智能 機器人

2. 生命與健康

3. 新材料與新能源

4. 科普視頻 

5. 扶輪淨水

組別

1. 小學組

2. 初中組

3. 高中組

4. 大專大學組

5. 研究生組

6. STEAM教師組

7. STEAM學校組

學生可以個人或組隊形式參與。團隊人數限制為：中小學學生最多五人，高等院校（大專大學及研究生）學生最多八人。

接受國內學校學生參加，學生可選擇獨立參與或經學校提名參與。

目標

資訊及通訊科技 (ICT): 包括人工智能, 機器人等。旨在幫助學生培養數位素養技能，並展示在日常生活中利用科技進行通訊、數據管理和解決問題的熟練程度。學生需要有效地展示他們的工作，透過清晰的溝通、創造力、功能性和與資訊通信技術的相關性來解釋解決問題的方法、所使用的技術以及解決方案的影響。

生命與健康: 讓學生利用科學原理和新興技術開發健康相關挑戰的創意解決方案，並探索與個人健康、營養和保健相關的主題，促進對健康的整體理解。學生需要提出現實世界的健康問題，並透過研究和創新專案設計來解決。

新材料和新能源: 旨在讓學生發展新興材料和能源的創意和實際應用，並考慮材料和能源使用對環境的影響。學生必須提出開發新材料、技術和工藝，以促進更永續和環境友善的未來。

科普視頻: 旨在鼓勵學生創造性地傳達科學概念，提高科學素養，增強演示和溝通技巧，激發大眾對科學的興趣和參與。重點傳播科學知識，倡導科學方法，展示科學研究成果，鼓勵新技術新方法在藝術創作中的運用化。

扶輪淨水: 旨在鼓勵學生開發創新且有效的淨化水的方法，提高人們對清潔水短缺的認識，培養解決問題的能力，並激發未來應對全球水挑戰的解決方案。學生需提出應用設計概念或結合新興技術（如物聯網、行動應用、水處理技術、自清潔和無水衛生技術等）進行低成本水處理。

一般資格要求

建議學生了解個人資料私隱專員公署頒布的最佳做法和以個案為基礎的經驗。

如有任何爭議，主辦單位保留最終決定權，並對各方均有約束力。

組別參與詳情

小學組

開放給全日制香港小學生（小一至小六，2025-2026學年）。參賽作品可以由個人或不超過五名學生的小組進行。提交作品可以是400字文章、視頻短片或PPT的形式。（免付行政費）

初中組

開放給全日制香港中學生（中一至中三，2025-2026學年）。參賽作品可以由個人或不超過五名學生的小組進行。提交作品可以是600字的文章、視頻短片或PPT的形式。（免付行政費）

高中組

開放給全日制香港中學生（中四至中六，2025-2026學年）。參賽作品可以由個人或不超過五名學生的小組進行。提交作品可以是800字的文章、視頻短片或PPT的形式。（免付行政費）

大專大學組

開放給本地註冊職業/大專院校學生（高級文憑、副學士及學士學位），包括2025-2026學年畢業生申請者。也歡迎非本地學生。參賽作品可以由個人或不超過五名學生的小組進行。提交作品內容可以是1500字的文章、視頻短片或PPT的形式。（免付行政費）

研究生組

課程須由本地註冊大專學生進行，亦歡迎非本地學生（碩士及博士），包括2025-2026學年畢業生申請。參賽作品可以由個人或不超過五名學生的小組進行。提交作品（*）內容可以是2000字的文章、視頻短片或PPT的形式。（免付行政費）

STEAM教師組 

在加強教學實踐，促進專業發展，促進將STEAM融入課堂的創新方法，指導開發準確衡量學生對STEAM學科理解和技能的評估方法，並採取包容性教學實踐，以適應學生的需求。

STEAM學校組

在鼓勵學校培養學生的跨學科學習、創造力、創新能力、解決問題的能力，並激勵學生運用他們的STEAM知識和技能，以加深對STEAM的重要性及其對社會的影響的認識。

十佳STEAM教師獎項對學生組別的所有教師開放參與，而十佳STEAM學校獎項則專為小學和中學設立。參與的學校可以指定一名STEAM教師或一組STEAM教師參加比賽。獲獎者(學校/教師) 將被邀請參加我們的各種活動，為 STEAM 教育的持續發展和創新創造一個支持性的環境！

此外，更設有最積極參與學校，旨在表彰致力為學生提供機會發展技能、培養創新文化以及積極參與 STEAM 競賽和項目的學校。

Awards & Certificates 獎項及證書

Application Procedures 申請程序

The 8th Greater Bay Area Digital Education STEAM Excellence Award 2026 (HKSAR) Submission Deadline 31st March 2026 (Tuesday). Completed application package must be received by the deadline; late submissions will not be accepted. 第八屆大灣區數字教育STEAM卓越獎 2026 (香港) 現正接受報名。請於截止日之前完成全套文件之提交，逾期將不受理 (截止日期：2026年3月31日（星期二)

Students Stream  (Primary School, Junior & Senior Secondary School, Tertiary and Postgraduate) - Application 學生組別 (小學、 初中、高中、大專大學、 研究生) - 報名表 (https://forms.gle/731aGotrniZCcFDa8)

Student Streams Applications over 5 entries, please download this form 下載 Download, complete and send back to us by email to info@hknetea.org . 學生組別報名超過五個參賽作品，歡迎下載此表格報名下載 Download。填妥後，請電郵 (info@hknetea.org) 交回本會 )。 

STEAM教師報名表 STEAM Teachers Application (https://forms.gle/q7dzbSiAtXwRoaxx7)

STEAM學校報名表 STEAM Schools Application (https://forms.gle/bw66UzMd8WxjNKeQ7)

Time Table 時間表

Enquires 詢問

Judging Criteria 評審標準

FAQ 常見問題

Q: Submission of materials : Other than an article/report, is it necessary to submit other materials, such as PPT, video, design sketch, or development plan? 作品材料提交: 除了作參賽作品，是否需要提交其他材料，如PPT、視頻短片、設計草圖或發展計劃？

A: It not compulsory but preferably submit a video clip or presentation slides (eg. PPT). You may include design sketch, or development plan in your article/report or PPT or video clip, if you think fit. 沒有強制的，但最好剪輯短片或演示幻燈片 (例如 PPT)。 如果您認為合適，可以在作品或 PPT 或剪輯短片中包含設計草圖或發展計劃。

Q: Multiple applications : Can an entry be submitted to compete in different categories? 單項作品多次提交：同一個參賽作品可以提交參加不同主題的比賽嗎？

A: In general, different categories have different focuses. If applicants have entry that may serve more than one category, they may consider to make multiple applications. In such case, focus on the content may be varied to fit the respective requirements despite design concepts and technology applications unchanged. 一般來說，不同的題目有不同的側重點。 如果學生可能有適用於多個題目的作品，他們可能會考慮提出多個申請。 在這種情況下，儘管設計理念和技術應用沒有改變，但對內容的關注可能會有所不同以適應各題目的要求。

Q: What is the maximum number of slides for PPT submission?  最多可以提交多少頁 PPT？

A: Maximum number of slides: 30 for Postgraduate Stream; 22 for Tertiary  (Vocational Institute and Undergraduates); 20 for Senior Secondary School Stream; 18 for Junior Secondary School Stream; and 12 for Primary School Stream 提交PPT頁數：研究生組 30頁；大專大學組 22頁；高中組20頁，初中組18頁，小學組12頁

Q: Do students submit soft copy through google forms only? Any hardcopy is required for submission? 學生只通過谷歌表格提交電子文檔嗎？ 提交時需要任何紙本嗎？

A: Only need to submit soft copy through google form, no hardcopy is required. 只需要通過谷歌表格提交電子文檔，不需要任何紙本。

Q: How will the judging be carried out, online or face-to-face? 評審將如何進行，在線還是面對面？

A: Face-to-face presentation is required for Final judging. 最終評審需要現場演示作品。

Q: Do students wear uniform for the judging (presentation)? 學生穿制服參加評審 (演示)嗎？

A: Not compulsory. 不是強制性的。

Q: Is there any time restrictions on time on presentation? 演示有時間限制嗎？

A: There is a time limit set for each stream’s presentation. 每個組別的演示都有時間限制。

Q: Can students bring set-ups with them? Can they wear uniform for the presentation? Can they put school names, students’ names on presentation slides? 學生可以攜帶設置嗎？ 他們可以穿制服參加演示嗎？ 他們可以將學校名稱、學生姓名放在演示片上嗎？

A: We will have set up for their presentation (e.g. in ppt or video). They don’t need to bring any set up and can put school names and students names on presentation slides. 我們將為他們的演示做準備（例如 ppt 或 視頻短片）。他們不需要帶任何設置，就可以將學校名稱和學生姓名放在演示片上。

Q: Can I submit application for my kids without going through their school? 我可以為我的孩子提交申請而不通過他們的學校嗎？

A: Yes. Parents are also welcome to submit entries for their children. 當然可以。 也歡迎家長為孩子提交參賽作品。

Q: My team consists of members from different grades. Which stream should we join for the competition? 我們的團隊成員來自不同年級。在比賽中，我們應該加入哪個組別？

A: To determine the appropriate stream for your team to join in the competition, you should identify the grade level of each team member. The stream you should apply through is based on the highest grade level of any member on your team. Please ensure to clearly state the grade level of each team member to determine the appropriate stream. 為確定你的團隊應該加入比賽的哪個組別，你應識別每個團隊成員所在的年級，並且通過最高年級的成員所在的組別來申請參賽。請確保清楚地說明每個團隊成員所在的年級，以確定適當的組別。

Q: Under the declaration form, there is a box for school chop for primary and secondary student participants. How about tertiary and postgraduate students? Do they need to have their project supervisor sign or obtain a Knowledge Transfer Office chop? 在聲明表格中，有一欄供中小學生參加者蓋上學校印章。那麼大專大學院校及研究生參加者呢？他們是否需要項目導師簽署或蓋上知識轉移辦公室印章？

A: For tertiary and postgraduate students, it is optional to have either their project supervisor sign or obtain a Knowledge Transfer Office chop in that box. 對於大專大學院校及研究生參加者，在該欄由項目導師簽署或蓋上知識轉移辦公室印章均屬可選，並非強制規定。

Q: What are the definition of the following terms? 下列術語的定義是什麼？

A: ICT (Information and Communication Technologies): ICT focuses on the use of technology to communicate, manage information, and solve problems. In this category, Applicants may showcase projects related to digital literacy, technology integration in education, cybersecurity, coding skills, and more. ICT（資訊及通訊科技）：ICT著重於利用科技進行通訊、管理資訊和解決問題。在此類別中，參與者可以展示與數位素養、教育科技整合、網路安全、編碼技能等相關的項目。

A: Life & Health: This category explores innovations related to life sciences and healthcare. Projects may include solutions for improving health outcomes, medical technologies, bioinformatics, genetics, biotechnology, or advancements in healthcare delivery systems. 生命與健康：此類別探討與生命科學和醫療保健相關的創新。項目可能包括改善健康結果、醫療技術、生物資訊學、遺傳學、生物技術或醫療保健服務系統進步的解決方案。

A: New Materials and New Energy: Applicants in this category present projects related to the development of novel materials or energy sources. This could involve sustainable energy solutions, advancements in material science, renewable energy technologies, or innovative approaches to resource conservation. 新材料和新能源：該類別的參賽者展示與新材料或能源開發相關的項目。這可能涉及可持續能源解決方案、材料科學的進步、再生能源技術或資源保護的創新方法。

A: Rotary Water Purification: Applicants in this category address challenges related to water quality and purification. Projects may involve technologies for water treatment, filtration systems, desalination methods, wastewater management, or innovations in ensuring clean and safe water supplies. 扶輪淨水：此類別的參與者解決與水質和淨化相關的挑戰。項目可能涉及水處理、過濾系統、海水淡化方法、廢水管理或確保清潔和安全供水的創新技術。

A: Science Video: This category involves the creation of educational or informative videos that communicate scientific concepts, experiments, or research findings in an engaging and accessible format. Applicants may present topics from various scientific disciplines through visual storytelling. 科學影像：此類別涉及創建教育或資訊視頻，以引人入勝且易於理解的格式傳達科學概念、實驗或研究結果。參與者可以透過視覺說故事來呈現不同科學學科的主題。

a) Scientific Exploration Documentary) : The work is based on real scientific exploration processes, interpreting scientific content through scientific methods and perspectives. It should not be fictional and should be presented through artistic audiovisual means, stimulating people’s thinking about science.（Length 4-8 minutes） 科學探究紀錄片作品 : 以真實的科學探究過程為內核，以科學方法和視角詮釋科學內容，不能虛構，並能以藝術的影視手段展現，引發人們對科學的思考。（片長 = 4-8 分鐘）

b)  Scientific Micro Films：Creating a narrative story with scientific value requires elements such as time, place, characters, themes, and plot. It emphasises the creation of a script to make the storytelling complete, vivid, and highly engaging.（Length 4-8 minutes） 科學微電影：創作具有科學價值的劇情故事，要具備時間、地點、人物、主題和故事情節等要素，注重劇本的創作，使講述的故事完整、生動，具有較高的觀賞性。（片長 = 4-8 分鐘）

c)  Popular Science Animations：Use simple, exaggerated, and humorous techniques to revolve around a scientific phenomenon or abstract scientific knowledge in everyday life, presenting it through lively animated scenarios.（Length 2-4 minutes） 科普動畫：以簡約、誇張、幽默的手法，圍繞著一個生活中的科學現像或抽象的科學知識，透過生動的情節用動畫的方式表現出來。（片長 = 2-4 分鐘）