GATHERING GLOBAL TALENT TO PIONEER THE FUTURE OF CHAOYANG (SOUTH EAST ASIA EDITION)

THE 12TH CHAOYANG INTERNATIONAL TALENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE GLOBAL COMPETITION

Join global innovators, leaders, and investors at the International Talent Entrepreneurship Conference to showcase your project, access top resources, and compete for major prizes.

ABOUT ITEC COMPETITION

The Chaoyang ITEC Global Entrepreneurship Competition (朝阳国际人才创业大会全球创业赛), now in its illustrious 12th edition as ITEC 2024, has emerged as an epitome of entrepreneurial triumph in the global business echelon. For over a decade, this esteemed competition has been an essential cornerstone, nurturing dreams and translating them into real-world success stories.

Respected by thought leaders, industry stalwarts, and budding entrepreneurs, ITEC’s imprint is unmistakably global, its impact transcending geographical and industry boundaries.

Distinguished for its commitment to scouting and uplifting international talent, ITEC 2024 seeks out the brightest sparks of innovation and entrepreneurship. But our purpose runs deeper than mere acknowledgement.

We aim to mentor, foster, and catapult groundbreaking projects onto the world stage. For us, ITEC isn’t just a competition; it’s a worldwide movement that elevates and celebrates the indomitable spirit of global entrepreneurship.

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ITEC 2024 ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Startup Group

0-3 Years

Whether you are a student who has an idea or a dream, a working person who inspire to be a successful person, or a newbie entrepreneur who just started your company in less than 3 years, you can apply for this startup group category.

Growth Group

4-10 Years

If you have built your company in less than 10 years and you are not listed in any Ace/Main Board are welcome to apply this growth group category.

Eligible? Check whether your company or idea is in these track settings.

Track Settings

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

PRIZES

For disruptive technologies and strategic talents, a “case-by-case approach” will allocate additional resources for comprehensive support, including assistance with talent, industry connections, capital, and space.

Additional Perks

VC Acceleration

Investor-matching activities in collaboration with the International Venture Capital Cluster and the International Venture Capital Alliance will connect startups with private, state-owned capital and government-guided funds.

Talent Services

Eligible founders of award-winning projects (Third Prize and above) can join the “Phoenix Plan” high-level talent service system. Eligible youth award-winning projects can be included in the Chaoyang District Youth Science and Technology Talent Pool.

Ecosystem Support

Access to industry resources through the ITEC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Park, the Internet 3.0 Industrial Base, and other parks, along with support in talent leadership, industrial support, space incubation, and market connectivity.

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TRACK SETTINGS

Industrial Internet

Industrial Automation: Sensors, controllers, edge computing. Digital Equipment: Smart instruments, automation devices. Network Infrastructure: Services, equipment. Industrial Internet Security: Protection, monitoring, services. Platforms and Software: System solutions, operational software. System Solutions: Operating systems, immersive interactions, simulations, blockchain.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI Foundation: Data services, AI chips, cloud services. AI Technologies: Computer vision, natural language processing, biometrics. AI Applications: Enterprise services, smart manufacturing, smart logistics, smart cities. Key Technologies: Pre-trained models, AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), AIGC (Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content).

Internet 3.0

Digital twins, mapping and modeling, digital humans.
Extended Reality, Virtual engines, 3D modeling, ray tracing.
High-Refresh-Rate Displays, Micro OLED, MiniLED, near-eye displays, holographic displays.

Digital Healthcare

AI-driven drug discovery, diagnostic tools, intelligent medical devices, cmputational biology, computational chemistry, drug databases, high-performance medical robotics, multifunctional imaging systems

Future Manufacturing Technologies

Humanoid Robots and Components: smart chips, servo motors, smart controllers, applications in industrial transport, elderly care, and medical assistance.
Future Energy: Carbon footprint tracking, carbon trading platforms, international carbon management services.
Future Aerospace: Satellite internet, navigation, remote sensing technologies.

Photonic Integrated Circuits

Design and development of integrated circuits, photonic integration including research on silicon photonics, services for R&D, design tools, IP, packaging, and testing.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI Foundation: Data services, AI chips, cloud services. AI Technologies: Computer vision, natural language processing, biometrics. AI Applications: Enterprise services, smart manufacturing, smart logistics, smart cities. Key Technologies: Pre-trained models, AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), AIGC (Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content).

Internet 3.0

Digital twins, mapping and modeling, digital humans.
Extended Reality, Virtual engines, 3D modeling, ray tracing.
High-Refresh-Rate Displays, Micro OLED, MiniLED, near-eye displays, holographic displays.

Digital Healthcare

AI-driven drug discovery, diagnostic tools, intelligent medical devices, cmputational biology, computational chemistry, drug databases, high-performance medical robotics, multifunctional imaging systems

Future Manufacturing Technologies

Humanoid Robots and Components: smart chips, servo motors, smart controllers, applications in industrial transport, elderly care, and medical assistance.
Future Energy: Carbon footprint tracking, carbon trading platforms, international carbon management services.
Future Aerospace: Satellite internet, navigation, remote sensing technologies.

Photonic Integrated Circuits

Design and development of integrated circuits, photonic integration including research on silicon photonics, services for R&D, design tools, IP, packaging, and testing.

Industrial Internet

Industrial Automation: Sensors, controllers, edge computing. Digital Equipment: Smart instruments, automation devices. Network Infrastructure: Services, equipment. Industrial Internet Security: Protection, monitoring, services. Platforms and Software: System solutions, operational software. System Solutions: Operating systems, immersive interactions, simulations, blockchain.

COMPETITION PROCESS

Registration:
20 May -  31 August

Apply online through the official registration channel.

Preliminary Evaluation:
August & September

Judges will score projects based on submitted applications. Projects registered before August 1st will be evaluated in August, while those registered on or after August 1st will be evaluated in September.

SEA Semifinals:
17-19 September

Online roadshows. Judges will score projects based on their applications and presentations, including Q&A sessions. Projects that pass this stage will move on to on-site inspections.

SEA Finals:
26-27 September

Offline event at Menara Affin Bank @ TRX

Field Inspections:
October

Online and offline evaluations for finalists.

Global Finals:
November

Offline roadshows and final competition.

Innovation Summit and Award Ceremony:
December

Summit honoring winning projects with exhibitions and networking events

REGISTRATION

Scan the QR code to fill out the registration form.
Project Registration Deadline: August 31, 2024, 11.59pm
Registration Closed

ELIGIBILITY, RULES & REQUIREMENTS

1. Group Selection:
    Startup Group：Enterprises established for 0-3 years.
    Growth Group：Enterprises established for 3-10 years.

2. Company Status: The project cannot be a listed company (except on the New Third Board and the New Fourth Board).
3. Legal and Ethical Compliance: Abide by relevant laws and regulations, with no major dishonesty records.
4. Intellectual Property: Possess legal intellectual property rights or authorization.
5. Intent to Develop in Chaoyang: Show genuine intentions to develop in Chaoyang.
6. Competition Registration: Only one track can be chosen for the comprehensive competition.
7. Previous Support: Projects that received support from previous ITEC competitions are eligible but cannot receive the same or lower-level reward.
8. High-Level Talent: Recognized high-level talents can participate but are not eligible for awards.
9. Compliance Check: The organizer can terminate the competition process if requirements are not met.
10. Age Limit: All participants are required to be at least 18 years old and above. For students who are below 18 years old required to have a guardian (teacher or parents) as part of the team.

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