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ITEC Background

The Chaoyang International Talent Entrepreneurship Conference (ITEC) is a renowned platform for international talent in innovation and entrepreneurship. Currently at its eleventh edition, ITEC has attracted over 50,000 entrepreneurs, more than 10,000 companies, and hundreds of renowned venture capital institutions from 73 countries and regions. It has facilitated the implementation of 1,128 companies in Beijing, attracting and leveraging over 30 billion yuan in investments.

Competition Categories

  • General Track:Industrial Internet: Encompasses the automation, digital equipment, and network services in upstream; security, platforms, and software in midstream; and advanced system solutions in downstream, along with “Internet + New Industries” business models.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Includes data services and AI infrastructure, technologies like computer vision and natural language processing, applications in enterprise and smart cities, and key technologies like pre-trained large models and AGI.
  • Digital Security: Covers basic network security hardware and software, network security devices and services, and comprehensive industrial network security, with key technologies such as security brains and AI security.

X Track:

  • Internet 3.0: Involves hardware and software technologies for digital twins, virtual environments, 3D modeling, and advanced display technologies.
  • Digital Healthcare: Focuses on AI-powered medical advancements, digitalization of traditional Chinese medicine, and innovations in medical imaging and robotic devices.
  • Photonic Integrated Circuits: Involves the design, development, and manufacturing of integrated circuits and photonic integration, including high-end tools and processes.
  • New Tracks in Future Industries: Encompasses advanced manufacturing technologies, future energy solutions like carbon trading, and aerospace innovations such as satellite internet and integrated communications.

Participation Rights and Benefits:

  • Up to 500 square meters of exclusive space with a rent-free period after settlement.
  • Entrepreneurship training, including enterprise strategy, model arrangement, and BP writing and coaching.
  • Business linkage opportunities, such as business scenario integration, large enterprise support, and cross-border cooperation.

Winning companies from the special competition can advance directly to the ITEC Global Finals.

In addition to the exclusive benefits of the special competition, companies participating in the ITEC Global Entrepreneurship Competition and winning will receive additional incentive services.

Prizes

  • Grand Prize: 1 winner, RMB 5 million
  • First Prize: 4 winners, RMB 3 million each
  • Second Prize: 8 winners, RMB 2 million each
  • Third Prize: 12 winners, RMB 1 million each
  • Merit Award: 30 winners, RMB 200,000 each

Timeline

  • Registration: May 20th – August 31st
  • Evaluation: August & September
  • Singapore Specialized Competitions: Late September
  • Field Inspection: October
  • Global Finals: November
  • Innovation Summit and Award Ceremony: December