Hangzhou's 2025 Global Innovation Competition

About

The Hangzhou Overseas High-Level Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition invites global innovators and entrepreneurs to compete for $380,000 USD in cash prizes, along with access to up to $13 million USD in landing support for selected projects that choose to establish their ventures in Hangzhou, China. This initiative fosters a vibrant startup ecosystem backed by unparalleled government resources and support.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  $380K USD total cash prize pool
• 💰Financial Support
  Up to $13M USD in additional funding for winning projects that establish in Hangzhou afterwards
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Government support for market entry into China
• 🤝Networking Opportunities
  Matchmaking with investors and corporations
• 🎤Publicity Opportunities
  Media exposure through major news outlets
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  Business registration assistance
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  Office rental subsidies
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  Talent visa fast track
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  Taxation advisory and tax breaks

Eligibility Criteria

• Overseas talents with global innovation and entrepreneurship experience
• Chinese Mainland passport holders aged 50 or below; no age limit for other passports
• Non-Chinese must have at least a Bachelor's degree; Chinese nationals need a Master’s or above earned outside China
• Projects should display significant innovation
• Companies already registered in Hangzhou are not eligible

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Health, Financial Technology, Agriculture & Food, Cultural Creativity, Green Energy & Environment Protection, Digital Economy, Materials, Others