China Overseas Talents 2024: applications are open to participate in the European competition

Applications are open to participate in the China Overseas Talents Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2024.

The China Overseas Talents Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2024 is an annual competition organized by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and local Chinese governments, with the aim of creating an international platform, where companies, talents, and innovators, both Chinese and international, operating in the scientific and technological field, present their high-tech products and solutions.

Since 2016, the Competition has attracted more than 3000 companies and innovative projects from around the world. The 2024 Edition will initially be structured into 13 events organized in different parts of the globe (including Naples, Tokyo, New York, and London), all leading to the Final Competition to be held in China, in the Guangxi province, in mid-July.

The Competition in Italy is coordinated by SPICI and the International Technology Transfer Network (ITTN), with the support of InnovUp and the Fabbrica Italiana dell’Innovazione, and will take place in Naples, on Sunday 26 May 2024.

During the event, each company will present its project and/or high-tech solution to a panel of experts, with a short pitch in English. At the end, the panel will announce the finalist companies that will move on to the Final Competition, for which a contribution is provided to cover travel, food, and accommodation expenses in China.

The Competition is aimed at SMEs, startups, and spin-offs with innovative projects and/or technologies in one of the following sectors: Future Technologies and Cultural and Creative Industries, Digital Economy, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Green & Low-Carbon Emission Economy.

Participating in the China Overseas Talents Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2024 offers numerous opportunities for companies, including presenting to a qualified audience of Chinese and international experts;  expanding their network with Chinese and international experts, incubators, and investors;  having the opportunity for investment and industrialization opportunities;  laying the foundations for expansion into the Chinese market.

To apply, it is necessary to fill out the registration Form at the following link and for detailed information the Call can be consulted on the website www.spici.eu.

The deadline for submitting applications is set for 13 May 2024.