- Competition award
- RMB 1 million
- Post-competition support
- Up to RMB 3 million
- Applications open
- October 2026
- Final round
- March 2027, Beijing
About the competition
Since 2007, the Zhongguancun Forum has grown into a state-level platform for international dialogue on science and technology, bringing together academia, business and government in Beijing.
The 2027 International Advanced Technology Competition gives innovators from Europe and around the world a direct route into China's technology ecosystem. Winners receive an RMB 1 million award and can access up to RMB 3 million in follow-up support.
Technology fields
- Artificial Intelligence
- Integrated Circuits
- Biotechnology & Health
- Green & Low-Carbon Technology
- Intelligent Manufacturing
- Next-Generation Information Technology
Timeline
Step 1 · October 2026
Applications open
Step 2 · Oct – Nov 2026
Initial screening
Step 3 · Dec 2026 – Feb 2027
Regional preliminary rounds
Step 4 · March 2027
Final round in Beijing
For finalists
At the Zhongguancun Forum
Present your innovation
Showcase your technology and company profile on an international stage.
Connect with the ecosystem
Meet government representatives, leading companies, investors and innovation partners.
Join forum activities
Attend key forum sessions, industry events and thematic exchange meetings.
Explore Beijing
Experience China's innovation scene, culture and local life.
Optional delegation programme
Open to interested companies, subject to final arrangement.
- Government meetings
- Company visits
- Investment and business matchmaking
- Innovation hubs and industrial zones
- Cultural experience and local cuisine
How to apply
Applications open in October 2026. Email us to apply or to ask about the competition and the delegation programme.
Official Zhongguancun Forum website