The short version. A technology company in Hong Kong enters the World Technology Awards (75 categories, judged worldwide) and, for Asia-level company recognition, the Asia Best of Best Awards — the same 75 categories. Founders enter the Golden Entrepreneur Awards, chief executives the World CEO Awards, women in technology the Golden Women Awards. From USD 299; entries close on 15 September 2026.

Hong Kong's technology story has three strands. Finance technology, because the city is a financial centre: virtual banks licensed by the HKMA, payments and wealth platforms, insurtech, and — since the licensing regime for virtual-asset trading platforms — a Web3 and digital-asset sector building under rules rather than around them. Research technology, from the universities through the Science Park and Cyberport into AI, biotech software, robotics and microelectronics, with InnoHK laboratories and a re-industrialisation push. And cross-border technology: product companies with engineering in Shenzhen and headquarters in Hong Kong, selling into the Greater Bay Area and out to the world.

The World Technology Awards and the Asia Best of Best Awards share 75 technology categories. The leadership programmes recognise the founders, chief executives and women leaders behind the companies.

Winners celebrating at the Golden Tree Awards gala
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Nominate a Hong Kong technology company

Seventy-five technology categories in two programmes, plus founder, CEO and women-in-technology recognition.

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What the jury will ask a Hong Kong technology company

What does the product do? In plain language, with launch dates and delivered milestones. Who uses it? Customers, users, transactions or seats and retention — indexed or as percentage growth. Is it trusted? Licences (HKMA, SFC, Insurance Authority where relevant), certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2), security record. Where has it been deployed? Bank platforms, government systems, regional enterprise roll-outs, mainland partners — with scope and outcomes. What is original? Patents, research collaborations, InnoHK or university links. Cross-border operations should be described by market.

Compare the recommended awards

All programmes share the same nomination packages, judging framework and gala. The difference is who is being recognised and at which competition level.

AwardWho entersScopeTrack recordNomination fee fromWinners announced
World Technology AwardsCompanies & organisationsInternationalGolden Tree programmeUSD 299Saturday, 14 November 2026, Dubai
Golden Entrepreneur AwardsIndividual leadersInternationalFounded 2021USD 299Saturday, 14 November 2026, Dubai
Asia Best of Best AwardsCompanies & organisationsAsia (incl. Hong Kong)Golden Tree programmeUSD 299Saturday, 14 November 2026, Dubai
World CEO AwardsIndividual leadersInternational4 editions heldUSD 299Saturday, 14 November 2026, Dubai
Golden Women AwardsIndividual leadersInternationalGolden Tree programmeUSD 299Saturday, 14 November 2026, Dubai

Award categories for technology

The categories below are the official categories mapped to the technology industry in the supplied category list. Select the one that best describes the business; the awards team confirms final category fit during profile completion.

Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics 15 categories

Cloud & Infrastructure Providers 15 categories

Software Development Companies 15 categories

IT Services & Consulting 15 categories

Cybersecurity Solutions 15 categories

Category names are shown exactly as published by the programmes. If none fits precisely, nominate under the closest category and describe the business in the profile.

Evidence that strengthens a nomination

Jurors evaluate what is submitted. Prepare these before starting the form:

  • Product in plain language, with launch dates and delivered milestones
  • Customers, users, transactions or seats and retention (indexed or percentage growth)
  • Revenue growth by market over a defined period (indexed if confidential)
  • Licences, certifications and security record
  • Deployments with scope and outcomes
  • Patents, research links, funding and partnerships described by result
  • EligibilitySoftware, SaaS, AI and data, cloud, cybersecurity, fintech and virtual-asset, insurtech, IoT, deep-tech, IT-services and digital-platform companies operating in Hong Kong, including the regional technology operations of international groups; founders and executives for the individual programmes.
  • Nomination feeFrom USD 299 (Silver, one category). Compare packages
  • 2026 deadlinePublished close: 15 September 2026 · schedule
  • Winners announcedWinners are announced at the gala on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai.
Award winners on the red carpet at the Golden Tree Awards gala
Award nomination

Company and founder, two juries

Diamond (USD 980) enters the company in the World Technology Awards and its founder in the Golden Entrepreneur Awards; Platinum adds Asia-level competition.

  • Same 75 categories worldwide and regional
  • Indexed adoption and revenue accepted
  • Announced in Dubai on 14 November 2026
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Technology awards in Hong Kong — FAQs

Which programme for a Hong Kong software company?

The World Technology Awards for the company and the Golden Entrepreneur Awards for the founder; the Asia Best of Best Awards adds Asia-level recognition with the same categories.

A licensed virtual-asset platform or virtual bank?

Fintech categories exist in the technology list, the finance industry and the founder programme; the licence is evidence of trust.

Engineering in Shenzhen, headquarters in Hong Kong?

Enter the Hong Kong company; describe operations and markets by location.

Is the World Technology Awards website active?

Its listed domain was not reachable when this site was built; the gap is on the data-gaps page and nominations use the official network form.

A Science Park spin-out with little revenue?

Judged on adoption, innovation and research outcomes; the founder can also enter the Golden Entrepreneur Awards.

What evidence?

Product description, adoption and retention, revenue growth, licences and certifications, deployments with outcomes, innovation.

Cost and deadline?

From USD 299; entries close on 15 September 2026; results in Dubai on 14 November 2026.

Last reviewed: 12 September 2026 · Award facts sourced from the official programme publications.