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Preliminaries of the 7th China (Jinan) New Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Held in Budapest
2024-09-27 00:00 UTC
September 27, 2024

On September 27, 2024, the Central European Division preliminaries of the 7th China (Jinan) New Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition were successfully held in Budapest, Hungary. The competition was organized by the Jinan Municipal Government and hosted by the Central and Eastern Europe-China Science and Technology Exchange Association (CEECSTE), the Laiwu District People’s Government, and the Jinan Overseas Chinese Federation.

Focus Areas and Participation

The competition concentrated on key areas, including:

Big Data and New-Generation Information Technology,

Intelligent Manufacturing,

Biomedicine,

New Materials,

New Energy.

From 224 innovative and entrepreneurial projects submitted by participants from over 20 countries, including China, Hungary, and Germany, 80 projects advanced to the preliminaries. Ultimately, 15 projects secured their spots in the Jinan finals.

Event Highlights

The event attracted more than 80 attendees, including:

Local Hungarian representatives,

Members of the overseas Chinese community in Hungary,

International students,

Expert judges,

Representatives of the participating projects.

Speeches were delivered by:

Han Dongsheng, Counselor of the Cultural and Educational Section of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Hungary, and

Kőszegi Zoltán, Mayor of Dabas.

Both speakers highlighted the significance of strengthening China-Hungary cooperation across multiple fields and encouraged participants to embrace the spirit of innovation.

A Platform for Collaboration

The competition provided a valuable platform for showcasing groundbreaking ideas while fostering cross-border collaboration in science, technology, and innovation. With the finalists heading to Jinan, the event reinforced its commitment to cultivating global partnerships and driving innovation in critical sectors.

Preliminary Round of the 6th China (Jinan) New Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Held in Budapest
2024-09-17 00:00
September 17, 2024

On September 17, 2023, the preliminary round of the Eastern European Division of the 6th China (Jinan) New Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition took place successfully in Budapest, Hungary. The event was hosted by the Central and Eastern Europe-China Science & Technology Exchange Association (CEECSTE) and the Chinese Students & Scholars Association of Hungary.

Opening Ceremony Highlights

The opening ceremony featured speeches by distinguished guests, including:

David Morris, Vice Chairman of the United Nations Asia-Pacific Sustainable Business Network,

Bíró Károly, Mayor of Kozármisleny, Hungary,

Chen Kun, Education Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary.

The speakers emphasized the importance of fostering China-Hungary collaboration and supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Focus Areas and Participation

The competition highlighted five key sectors, including:

Big Data,

Intelligent Manufacturing,

Biomedicine.

This division attracted 260 projects from over 20 countries and regions, with more than 60% of project leaders holding doctoral degrees. The quality of submissions demonstrated significant improvement compared to previous years.

Competition Outcomes

After a rigorous screening process, 80 projects advanced to the preliminary round.

The CEECSTE provided personalized coaching and policy support to help the shortlisted projects prepare for the finals and establish their groundwork for implementation.

Deepening Collaboration

To enhance cooperation, the Association organized a field trip to Jinan for finalist teams. This trip aimed to:

Facilitate partnerships with local stakeholders,

Provide insights into Jinan’s innovation ecosystem,

Foster long-term collaboration between the project teams and Chinese enterprises.

The competition continues to be a vital platform for bridging global innovation talent with opportunities in China’s burgeoning energy and technology sectors.

China Overseas Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
2024-06-25 | MagNet Közösségi Ház, Andrássy út 98, Budapest,, 1062, Hungary
Date: June 25, 2024
Place: Budapest, Andrássy ut 98, 1062
Track setting：

Life and health (modern biomedicine, medical equipment, life science, biological engineering, food safety, agricultural products processing, health and elderly care, etc.);
Green and low-carbon (green and environmental protection, carbon neutral, new energy industry, energy storage technology, resource recycling, etc.);
Advanced manufacturing (new materials industry, high-end equipment manufacturing, , intelligent special equipment, intelligent manufacturing system solutions, photoelectric display manufacturing, aerospace equipment, electric power equipment, etc.);
Future industry and cultural creativity (next-generation mobile communication, artificial intelligence, meta-universe, Big Data, Big Model, Block chain, Quantum Information, Internet of Things, Virtual Reality, Human-computer interaction, Digital twin, brain-computer interaction, digital creativity, tourism and cultural creativity, etc
Competition format：prepare a Presentaition no less than 8 pages, speech time 8 minutes, Judges Q&A 7minutes

Registration deadline: End of May, 2024
Requirements:

The individual or team leader should obtain a master’s degree or above and have more than 1 year of working experience.
The participating projects shall have independent intellectual property rights related to products and technologies (without disputes) or key technologies, and have certain innovation and commercialization potential.
In principle, the projects that have participated in the previous China Overseas Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition cannot be repeated. If there is further innovation or major technological breakthrough, it will be decided by the competition organizer according to the situation.

Registration Form and application materials:
Download the registration forms, fill it out and send them back to the email adress info@ceecste.eu

Hungary Preliminary Round of China Overseas Talents Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Held Successfully
2024-06-25 00:00
June 25, 2024

On June 25, 2024, the Hungary Preliminary Round of the China Overseas Talents Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition was held in Budapest. Organized by the Central and Eastern Europe-China Science and Technology Exchange Association (CEECSTE), the event aimed to provide a platform for global innovators and entrepreneurs to showcase their achievements. It also sought to deepen Sino-European cooperation in science and technology and facilitate international exchanges and the integration of innovation resources.

Opening Ceremony Highlights

Prominent speakers included:

Liu Yunhu, President of the United Nations Institute for Sustainable Development Management (UNISDM),

Han Dongsheng, Education Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Hungary,

Chen Rui, Deputy Director of the China International Science and Technology Exchange Centre (CISETEC).

They emphasized the competition’s role in advancing scientific innovation and fostering international cooperation.

Competition Results

Out of 35 entries, 10 projects were selected to advance to the Grand Final in Nanning, China.

During the finals, the selected projects showcased cutting-edge innovations, with two of them earning top rankings in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Key Achievements

Since its inception in 2016, the competition has:

Been held for nine consecutive years,

Attracted over 7,400 innovation and entrepreneurship projects,

Become a vital platform for overseas talent to connect with China’s development opportunities.

Post-Competition Activities

After the competition, shortlisted project teams participated in the Featured Track Final Round in Jinan, which included:

A roadshow featuring 37 projects, of which six stood out.

On-site docking with industry stakeholders and visits to industrial parks, providing opportunities for projects to gain resources and establish a foothold in China.

Outstanding Results for CEECSTE Projects

The association’s efforts led to:

One second prize and two third prizes for participating projects.

Practical support for projects to take root in China through tailored guidance and resource alignment.

This competition continues to serve as a bridge for global innovation talent, promoting mutual growth and collaborative success between China and the world.
