
Purposes & Beneficiaries of SIDA
Sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Hong Kong Designers Associations (HKDA) organizes the 4th SIDA sponsorship program which is a project aimed to provide financial aid to Hong Kong designers and local design-applying enterprises to participate in representative international award competitions with the following goals:

Sponsorship Program
About the 4th SIDA Sponsorship Program
Supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) as the lead sponsor, the 4th edition of Sponsorship for International Design Awards (4th SIDA) is a local sponsorship program that supports and empowers Hong Kong designers, young and emerging talents on their journey to international recognition.
The 4th SIDA offers substantial financial aid based on a curated list of 46 specified international and 6 local design competitions and awards endorsed by 20 local professional design associations, institutions and industry leaders, covering 7 design categories (Multi, Graphics, Spatial, Product, Fashion, Digital Media and Design Education).
From March 2025 to March 2026, designers can participate in two schemes:
Scheme A for Winners of Specified International Competitions/Awards: Financial support is provided for winners of endorsed international competitions and awards, enabling them to further develop their careers and gain global recognition.
Scheme B for Winners of Specified Local Competition/Award to Enter International Competition/Award: Winners of local design competitions receive financial assistance to compete in endorsed international competitions and awards, taking their first steps towards international acclaim.
To celebrate the accomplishments of participating designers, their design journey from entry to success will be captured in printed leaflets & distributed to the public at the exhibition and two sharing seminars, allowing the community to witness the transformative power of design.
The 4th SIDA is a catalyst for change, empowering Hong Kong designers and talents to reach new heights of creativity and recognition. It nurtures their growth and promotes their work on both local and international stages.

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Increase local designers' participation in international competitions and awards.
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Cultivate active participation and exchange amongst local and international designers.
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Up-lift design and art appreciation of the local community.
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Identify local young and emerging design talents.
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Promote high-quality Hong Kong designs and brands to the world, and to the local market.