About HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition
Imagine your startup taking center stage in a dynamic city that’s a breeding ground for 93 unicorn companies. The HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition is not just any competition; it’s a golden opportunity for startups like yours. With a staggering prize fund of over 11 million USD and open to a wide range of sectors including AI, healthcare, and new technologies, your innovative ideas have the perfect platform to shine.
Attention all groundbreaking tech startups in the early or growth phase, from every corner of the world: this is your call to action!
🗓 Exciting Competition Timeline Ahead During the application process, we’re dedicated to working closely with promising startups, helping to polish applications and gather comprehensive insights.
If your startup is ready to make a global impact and eager to dive into one of the most significant and prestigious entrepreneurship contests globally, the time to act is now!
This competition is about more than just the seven main fields. Even if your startup’s specialty isn’t listed, we encourage you to apply. Our judges are looking forward to discovering innovative ventures from a variety of sectors. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary journey!
Competition Tracks
1️⃣ AI/VR/FinTech
2️⃣ Medicine & Health
3️⃣ New Generation IT
4️⃣ High-End Equipment Manufacturing
5️⃣ Cultural Innovation
6️⃣ Agriculture Technology/Food Technology
7️⃣ New Energy/Materials/Environmental Protection
Program Benefits
💰 Massive Prize Pool: Over USD 11 million
💰 7 x First Prize: 300,000 USD (2 Million ¥)
💰 21 x Second Prize: 150,000 USD (1 Million ¥)
💰 42 x Third Prize: 75,000 USD (500,000 ¥)
💰 70 x Additional Winning Prize: 30,000 USD (200,000 ¥)
In addition to the cash prices all participating startups who get into the preliminary round can benefit from:
✅ Investor matchmaking
✅ PoC/MVP introductions
✅ Pitch training;
✅ Mentorship
✅ Media exposure
✅ Visa support
✅ Company setup support