ITEC SEA 2023 - Gathering International Talents & Building an Innovative Future

GATHERING INTERNATIONAL TALENTS & BUILDING AN INNOVATIVE FUTURE

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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 11th edition as ITEC 2023, 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 2023 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.

2023 COMMITTEE

Countries

Projects

EntrepreneurS

TOTAL PRIZE POOL

RMB0

>100 VC & Investment Institutions with AUM

RMB0

INDUSTRY TRACKS

The competition focuses primarily on Web 3.0, mainly in these 4 tracks:

Infrastructure Track

Fundamental technologies, products, and solutions such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, chips, cloud computing, edge computing, internet of things, internet security, and communication.

Interactive Terminals Track

Focus will be placed on XR terminals, holographic images, brain-computer interfaces, new display technologies, and more.

Platform Tools Track

Digital content production technologies, modeling, driving, rendering, digital twinning, and associated innovations.

Application Scenarios Track

Application of Web 3.0 in various industries and contexts, such as Internet 3.0+ cities, Internet 3.0+ industries, Internet 3.0+ consumption, Internet 3.0+ finance, Internet 3.0+ entertainment, and Internet 3.0+ healthcare.

TIMELINE

Competition Timeline

Aug 2023Registration Opens
25 Sept 2023 Closing date or Registration
30 SEPT 2023Top 50 Preliminary Round Qualifiers
5 OCT 2023Top 20 Semi-Finals Qualifiers
11 Oct 2023SEA Finals Round (Physical)
WEEK 3 OCT 2023Pre-China Mentoring & Guidance
WEEK 4 NOV 2023World Championship

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Project Classification: Participating projects can enter either the start-up group or the growth group. In general, the main founders and founding team members should apply as the applicant and respondent, with an original shareholding ratio of the main founders and the founding team typically not less than 30% (calculated through penetration and merger).
Start-up Group: Enterprises established within 0-3 years, specifically after January 1, 2021, and early-stage projects in A round or earlier.
Growth Group: Enterprises established within 3-10 years, specifically from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2020, and projects in B round or beyond.
Project Entity: The main project entity of the participating project cannot be a listed company.
Compliance and Ethics: All members of the participating project must adhere to relevant laws and regulations and maintain a record of good conduct and professional ethics, with no major incidents of dishonesty.
Intellectual Property Rights: The participating project must possess legal intellectual property rights or the right to use (authorization). It should demonstrate significant innovation and potential for commercialization.
Competition Track: The project can only select one track to participate in.
Organizer’s Discretion: If the projects don’t meet the entry criteria, the organizer reserves the right to terminate its participation in the competition.
Final Interpretation: The organizer holds the final interpretation right of the competition.

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