HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition 2024

Published: 24 Jan 2024 865 views

Join the prestigious HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition in Beijing, ranked 3rd globally in startup ecosystems. Compete for a share of over $11 million in prize money and gain unparalleled access to top investors and corporates. This competition is a must for any ambitious technology startup in the early or growth stage. With benefits like investor matchmaking, mentorship, media exposure, and more, your startup's potential is limitless. Don't miss this chance – apply now and elevate your startup on the world stage!

Here are the 7 focus areas:

• AI/VR/FinTech: AI Basic Level, AI Technical Level, AI Scenario Application, Financial Technology, General Technology, Virtual Reality, Others
• Medicine and Healthcare: Modern Healthcare, Medical Devices, Medical Services, Pharmaceutical R&D and Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Others
• New Generation of Information Technology: Communication Networks, Industrial Internet, Network and Information Appliances, Emerging Software Development, Integrated Circuit, Network and Information Security Services, Others
• High-end Equipment: Scientific Instruments and Sensors, Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment, Rail Transit Equipment, Intelligent Vehicle, Aerospace Equipment, Marine Engineering Equipment, Others
• New Energy/New Materials/Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection: New Energy Products and Technology, Power battery, New Material, Carbon Neutralization, Energy Conservation, Environment Protection, Resource Recovery and Comprehensive Utilization, Others
• Cultural Creativity: Online Education, Cultural Entertainment (Movie/games and art toys), New Retail, Industrial Design, Others
• AgriTech/FoodTech: New Agricultural Technology, Traceability of Food Technology and Product Safety, New Logistics and Supply Chain, Others

HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition

Benefits of HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition

• Massive Prize Pool: Over USD 11 million
• 7 x First Prize: 300,000 USD (2 Million RMB]
• 21 x Second Prize: 150,000 USD [1 Million RMB]
• 42 x Third Prize: 75,000 USD [500,000 RMB]
• 70 x Additional Winning Prize: 30,000 USD [200,000 RMB]

In addition to the cash prices all participating startups who get into the preliminary round can benefit from:

• Investor matchmaking (These are 1st tier investors like GGV, Skysaga, Sequoia, etc.)
• PoC introductions (Fortune 500 companies, leading corporates also from the Chinese side)
• Pitch training (you will get support from the HICOOL team to prepare your pitches for the Chinese audience)
• Mentorship
•  Media exposure
• Visa support
• Company setup support
• Loan support if needed
• Green-card support if requirements are met

Requirements for HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition

• Open to Entrepreneurs worldwide

Selection Process

Timeline

• 15 May 2024: April to May Online Assesement (Exact Date TBD)

• 15 Jun 2024: May to June Preliminary (Exact Date TBD)

• 15 Jul 2024: July Semi-final (Exact Date TBD)

• 30 Jul 2024: July Final (Exact Date TBD)

• 24 Aug 2024: August Awarding Ceremony (Exact Date TBD)

Application Deadline

How to Apply