To promote a better understanding of our nation, Hong Kong Education City is organising the “National Identity (NI) App Design Competition 2026/27“ from October 2026 to April 2027, offering a multitude of opportunities for students to:
- Explore innovative technology and integrate it with national elements, thereby experiencing the development of our nation.
- Deepen their understanding of the nation, cultivate a national concept and foster a stronger sense of national identity.
- Promote collaboration among peers and related objectives by innovative means, encouraging a deeper understanding of the close relationship between the Mainland and Hong Kong.
Entry Requirements
- The competition is divided into the following two levels of entry:
- Primary(P) Primary 4 to Primary 6 ; and
- Junior Secondary(JS) Secondary 1 to Secondary 3.
- Participants can compete individually or in teams, with a maximum of 4 members.
- Team members can be from the same school or from schools under the same sponsoring body (but must participate in the same level of entry).
- Participating teams must be recommended by their school teachers, and there is no limit on the number of teams or submissions per school.
- All submitted works must be original creations.
How to Register
- The registration period is from 2 October 2026 to 21 December 2026. (Late registrations will not be accepted.)
- School teachers are required to submit the participant list and student information (Click here to download the template) through EdCity’s registration system to complete the registration process.
- Participating schools must upload the competition entry through the provided link from 14 December 2026 to 8 January 2027, before 5 PM. Once submitted, the entries cannot be modified or re-submitted.
- The date and time recorded on the system will be the official submission time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Themes and Content
Based on the country’s development and achievements in various fields to design the application.
| Themes | Content |
|---|---|
| History and Nature | Promoting students' understanding and appreciation of the country's long-standing history, fostering a sense of national pride. |
| Sports and Arts | Introducing the nation's sports and artistic achievements through visual and interactive methods, encouraging appreciation of national sports and arts. |
| Cultural Heritage | Assisting in the transmission of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, revitalizing and promoting the essence of national culture through innovative approaches. |
| Science and Technology | Connecting national technological achievements with daily life to bridge the gap between technology and the public, enhancing national identity. |
| Virtues and Customs | Encouraging students to respect and embody the traditional virtues of the nation through innovative practices. |
| Other Themes | Topics related to the development of the nation and Hong Kong, e.g. the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China. |
Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2 October 2026 (Fri) | Registration Opens |
| 26 October 2026 (Mon) | Competition Briefing Session (1) |
| 21 December 2026 (Mon) | Registration Deadline |
|
14 December 2026 (Mon) to 8 January 2027 (Fri) on or before 5:00 PM |
Submission of Entries |
| 17 February 2027 (Wed) | Announcement of Shortlisted Entries |
| 19 March 2027 (Fri) | Competition Briefing Session (2) |
| 10 April 2027 (Sat) | Online Interview for Final Judging |
| May 2027 (TBC) | Award Presentation Ceremony |
*The schedule may be subject to change, please refer to the website for the latest update.
Competition Process
Preliminary Round
Each participating team must submit the following items:
1. Application Introduction (Chinese only, Below 300 words)
Must be submitted in PDF format, including (but not limited to):
- App name
- Main functions/features
Click here to download template (Chinese version only). File name format: School Name_Team X_Entry Name_Introduction
2. Project Presentation
Must be submitted as a PowerPoint file (PPT or PPTX), including (but not limited to):
- Cover page (project name, theme, school name, team member list)
- Concept behind the project
- Target users
- Screenshots, sketches, and description
- How the app works
- How the app enhances users’ national identity
File name format: School Name_Team X_Entry Name_Presentation
Final Round
Shortlisted teams must attend a 15-minute online interview for judging on 10 April 2027.
Judging Criteria
The judges will evaluate the submissions based on criteria such as creativity, content, presentation, and practicality.
Awards
Each participant will be awarded a certificate.
In each level, Champion, First Runner-up, Second Runner-up and Merit (5 for each level) will be awarded.
“The Most Innovative Award”, “The Most Profound Content Award” and “The Best Presentation Award” will also be awarded in each level.
The top ten schools with the highest participation in each level will be awarded the “Active Participation School Award”, while the school with the highest overall participation will receive the “National Star of Stars” award in recognition.
PICCKS Scoring Method*
| Communication and Collaboration | Citizenship | Sportsmanship | |
| Submit Project | Students can earn PICCKS points by completing different tasks or activities in the programme. | ||
| Participate in Workshop | |||
| Shortlisted to Final Stage | |||
| Win an Award in Final Stage | |||
*For details regarding the scoring method of the PICCKS Student Scheme, please refer to this link. If students wish to check the details of their points earned for the current year, they can go to “My PICCKS” to view their score records.
National Identity App Design Competition 2026/27 is one of the projects under the EdCity PICCKS Student Scheme. Participation in this competition is considered automatic enrolment in the PICCKS Student Scheme.
Organiser and Supporting Organisations
List of Awardees
“National Identity App Design Competition 2025/26“ List of Awardees.
Click here (Chinese version only)
Enquiries
About the competition:
joyce.lee@hkecl.net
2624 1096
Technical support:
info@edcity.hk