deTour is an annual design festival showcasing creative designs and concepts. Organised by PMQ and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, the event offers a wide range of programmes that bring together designers and creative communities from Hong Kong and abroad.

deTour serves as a unique platform for inspiring people through the latest in creative expression and cutting-edge design. It also fosters exchanges between up-and-coming talents and seasoned professionals.

We are now inviting creative proposals from local and overseas talents in response to this year’s theme “Better, Not Perfect: Prototypes for Tomorrow”. Selected applicants will be granted the opportunity to showcase their work at PMQ, with production sponsorship provided for each selected proposal.

Sponsorship
THE CONCEPT LAB &THE IRL FIELD: Max. HKD 60,000*
THE FUTURE TRACK: HKD 100,000 – 150,000*
*The exact sponsorship amount will depend on the final version of the approved creative proposal.

Application Procedure
1. Download and review the information kit, budget plan template and venue photos that are provided as attachments with the online registration form
2. Prepare your proposal, budget plan, CV and portfolio
3. Complete the online application form and upload the required documents
(If you are unable to access the link, please download the application form, information kit, budget plan, and venue photos in pdf format from the bottom of this page, and submit the completed form with all required documents to opencall@detour.hk)

Submission Deadline
19 July 2026 (Sunday), 18:00 (HKT)

Past Editions:
https://detour.hk/main/en/past-years/

Enquiry: opencall@detour.hk

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deTour 2026 Open Call for Creative Proposal(Installation & Exhibition) Application Form
deTour 2026 Open Call for Creative Proposal Info Kit
deTour 2026 Open Call for Creative Proposal Budget Plan
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