Info Session - HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Competition (For CUHK)

Event: Entrepreneurial Strategic Choices – Analysis of Capital Industry Innovation Strategies and HICOOL Entry Opportunities

- Date: February 19, 2025 (Wednesday)

- Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

- Location: CUHK Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, UGA

- Language: Mandarin

- Target Audience: CUHK staff, alumni, and students

- Sign Up Link: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13702335

Focus Content:

- Entrepreneurial ecosystem and industry innovation strategies in Beijing

- HICOOL 2025 – Connecting to the Beijing ecosystem through the summit and competition

Registration Open for HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Competition

The registration for the HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Competition is now open, with a deadline of March 31, 2025. This competition invites entrepreneurial projects from around the world to showcase themselves and accelerate growth on a global stage.

During the registration period, multiple offline preliminary pitch events will be held, with at least 50% of projects guaranteed a spot in the preliminary rounds. These events will only be open to projects that have completed registration. Interested projects should pay attention to announcements from the competition committee regarding preliminary pitch event schedules and register promptly.

HICOOL 2025 Competition Tracks

1. Integrated Circuits/Quantum Information

2. Artificial Intelligence/Robotics

3. 5G/6G/IoT/Smart Cities

4. Blockchain/Fintech

5. Healthcare/Medical Devices

6. Biotechnology/Health Services

7. High-End Instruments/General Key Components

8. Key New Materials/New Energy/Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection

9. Intelligent Equipment/New Energy Smart Vehicles

10. Software and Information Services/Technology Services

11. Modern Agriculture/Food Technology

12. Cultural and Creative Industries

Awards

A total of 200 awards are available in the HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Competition:

- 1st Prize: 12 awards, 2 million RMB each

- 2nd Prize: 36 awards, 1 million RMB each

- 3rd Prize: 68 awards, 500,000 RMB each

- Winner Prize: 84 awards, 200,000 RMB each

Additionally, a "Mentor Award" is available for mentors who recommend participating projects, with a prize of 500,000 RMB each.

Apart from cash prizes, the competition will provide support for winning participants, including residency in Beijing, children's education, and healthcare, as well as resources for product showcasing, capital matching, industry connections, and media promotion.

Competition Timeline

- Registration: October 2024 - March 31, 2025

- Preliminary Pitch (Optional): November 2024 - March 2025

- Preliminary Judging: April 2025

- Quarter Finals: May - June 2025

- Semi Finals: July 2025

- Finals: August 2025

About HICOOL

The HICOOL Global Entrepreneur Summit and Competition is a comprehensive international talent event led by the Beijing Municipal Government, centered around entrepreneurial competitions for domestic and overseas talent. HICOOL focuses on connecting high-quality entrepreneurial projects with the necessary resources for starting businesses in Beijing, aiming to create a multi-dimensional international entrepreneurial model. Over the last five years, HICOOL has attracted over 32,001 entrepreneurial talents and 24,171 projects from 145 countries and regions. 

We welcome talented individuals and projects from CUHK to register for HICOOL!

For Reference Only

Official Website: [HICOOL 2025](https://www.hicool.com/web/#/match2025)

Recruitment Launch for HICOOL 2025 (Includes CUHK Invitation Code): Click here to view.