Shortlisted participants will have the opportunity to present their work in person during the final judging session. This will allow them to engage directly with the professional judging panel and potential buyers, receiving valuable feedback to refine their design concepts and enhance their presentation and communication skills.
Shortlisted participants will receive a showcase kiosk/area within the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair (27–30 April 2026, HKCEC). During the fair, award competition-entry products can be displayed alongside your company's product, enabling direct engagement with thousands of international buyers, boosting brand exposure, and opening doors to immediate business opportunities.
Winners will be featured on the SDG website and our business matching platform, allowing you to receive business inquiries and connect with potential partners and clients.
Selected winners will be provided with dedicated display space at our booth in key international trade shows. This global platform allows you to showcase your award-winning designs to a diverse audience of industry professionals, buyers, and potential partners, greatly enhancing brand visibility and fostering international collaborations and sales leads.
A high-profile Awards Ceremony will celebrate winners' outstanding designs, spotlight emerging Hong Kong design talents, and showcase the innovation and excellence of Hong Kong smart design.
We facilitate a range of high-impact collaboration opportunities, such as KOL unboxings, crossover projects, and content features. These allow winners to share the inspiration, craftsmanship, and story behind their creations with broader audiences, driving greater brand awareness and recognition.
Winners will enjoy extensive publicity, including official press releases, media interviews, features in design publications, and coverage across industry journals and magazines — amplifying your brand story and reaching a wide professional and consumer audience.
Each winner will be presented with an Award Certificate, formally recognizing your design excellence and innovation. This tangible acknowledgement serves as powerful proof of expertise, giving your company a strong competitive advantage in pitches and market positioning.
Selected winners will receive financial support to assist with travel costs associated with attending the international trade shows.
Conceptual group will benefit from our initiative to nurture their innovative ideas by receiving subsidies for prototype production, enabling top winners to turn their concepts into tangible products. Additionally, they may have opportunities to showcase their work at international trade shows, gaining valuable exposure and bring their creative visions to life.
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