China and ASEAN Join Forces: The 3rd china-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The 3rd China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (CAIEC-3) is calling for applications from innovators and entrepreneurs across china and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).This competition,themed “Innovation Cooperation for a Shared Dream,” aims to foster collaboration and drive innovation in the region.
The competition, hosted by the ASEAN Secretariat, TusStar Malaysia, and the Ministry of Science and Technology of the people’s Republic of China, provides a platform for participants to showcase their groundbreaking projects and connect with potential investors and partners.
A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration
“CAIEC is an innovation platform and mechanism that welcomes innovators and entrepreneurs from China and ASEAN universities, institutes, start-ups and other social organizations,” according to the competition organizers. “Based on the existing projects, the best projects will be selected and awarded according to the unified scoring criteria. Thus continuous efforts will be made to promote China-ASEAN innovation and entrepreneurship and foster a closer STI China-ASEAN community with a shared future.”
Who Can Participate?
the competition is open to a diverse range of participants, including:
Enterprise Group: Legally registered companies in China or ASEAN Member States, established after January 1st, 2019, with a registered capital not exceeding USD 4.5 million and operating income in 2023 not exceeding a specified amount.
Team Group: Teams comprising individuals from universities, research institutes, or other social organizations in China or ASEAN Member States.
How to Apply
Interested participants can download the registration form and commitment letter from the official website: