Hangzhou Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition


Hangzhou Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition for Overseas Talents 2023 (HIECOT), organized by GITP Asia and the Hangzhou government. This competition is a remarkable opportunity for them to display their innovative ideas, interact with global talent, and compete for a share of the $85,000 USD prize pool and additional grant funding of up to US$700,000 for high-achieving startups

Before 30th June 2023

GITP Asia and the Hangzhou government

to display their innovative ideas, interact with global talents, and compete for prizes

a share of the $85,000 USD prize pool and additional grant funding of up to 700,000 USD for high-achieving startups

1.Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2. 5G Communication Equipment
3. CNC Machine Tools
4. Nanomaterials and Special Glass
5. Solar and Wind Energy
6. Photoelectric Chip Technology
7. Gene Sequencing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
8. Aerospace
9. Waste Treatment
10- Other Fields
  • The applicant must be below 55 years old (born after 1968).
  • Must own at least 60% of the shares of the company or project.
  • Must be a Masters or PhD holder.
  • Must be a foreign company or individual outside of Mainland China. Participants from Taiwan, Macao, and Hong  Kong are also accepted.
  •  Have a project that holds promising innovation in any of the industries listed above.
  • Have an interest or willingness to commercialize and establish projects in China.
  • Have not previously participated in any of the past editions of HIECOT.

1- The completed word registration form (please download it)

2- A short PowerPoint file of your project

3- A copy of your university degree

4- A copy of your passport 

1-Download the registration form

2- Fill the form completely

3- email the completed form+ The PowerPoint file of your project+ the copy of your university degree+ the copy of your passport to info@bringates.com