South Kensington campus on a summer day

All the dates you'll need for the Imperial Hackathon 2025.

Register your interest from 8 September 2025

Register your interest in taking part in the Imperial Hackathon Hong Kong before you complete your team application.   

Register now

You can also register for a free audience spot at the grand finale event on 22 November 2025.  


Submit your team application by 24 October 2025

  • Team applications open: 1 October 2025
  • Team applications close: 24 October 2025

Complete your team application and submit your written proposal and video pitch.  


Judges shortlist entries from 27 October 2025

  • Shortlisting starts: 27 October 2025 
  • Shortlisting ends: 10 November 2025

Finalists announced on 11 November 2025

We'll announce the finalist teams on our website and social channels.


Prepare for the final by 21 November 2025

  • Finalist preparation begins: 12 November  2025
  • Finalist preparation ends: 21 November 2025

Finalists receive dedicated mentoring, plus expert support and resources to refine their prototypes and get ready for the final.


Grand finale on Saturday 22 November 2025

Our finalists will make their final pitches to the judging panel and celebrate their successes at our awards ceremony the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park.