In order to further stimulate the innovation and entrepreneurship vitality of Chinese and African youth – as well as to broaden the space for innovation and entrepreneurship cooperation and build a platform for China-Africa youth exchanges and cooperation to facilitate China-Africa economic development and exchanges – the Department of International Cooperation of the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, the China Science and Technology Exchange Center and the Department of Science and Technology of Hubei province recently jointly launched the 3rd China-Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

A promotional flyer for the 3rd China-Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. [Photo/China-Africa Innovation Cooperation Center]

Organizations

1. Hosted by:

Tongji University

Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China

China Science and Technology Exchange Center

Department of Science and Technology of Hubei

2. Organized by:

International School of Tongji University

China-Africa Innovation Cooperation Center (CAICC)

African Language Resources Research Center of Tongji University

Alliance of Shanghai International Chinese Language Education

International Exchange and Cooperation Office of Tongji University

School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of Tongji University

International Students Office of Tongji University

Foundation of African Chinese Culture NPC

3. Special support by:

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co Ltd

Zhejiang Normal University

4. Supporting Organizations:

China Africa Youth Federation

China-Africa Shanghai International Network

BRE Overseas Education

TusStar

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co Ltd

5. Competition organizing committee:

The competition organizing committee consists of the host, the organizers, co-organizers and supporting organizations. The committee office is located at the China-Africa Innovation Cooperation Center. The International School of Tongji University and African Language Resources Research Center of Tongji University are responsible for organizing the semifinals.

Awards

1. Preliminary contest

Five first prizes: Transsion Coffee Bean Gift Box + Headphones

Ten second prizes: Orimo Watch + Electric Toothbrush + Speicalty Coffee Beans

Fifteen third prizes: TECNO Headphones + Backpack + Speicalty Coffee Beans

Several excellence awards: Travel Carry-on Bag

The semifinals also include special awards such as the Best Organization Award, the Outstanding Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mentor and the Outstanding Contribution Award.

Join the competition and win the amazing prizes. [Photo/International School of Tongji University]

Note: All award-winning Tongji University teams can receive priority from Tongji University's Belt and Road special innovation and entrepreneurship project. Off campus teams need to team up with Tongji University students to apply for funding.

2. Final

One first prize: 20,000 yuan ($2,786)

Two second prizes: 10,000 yuan each

Three third prizes: 5,000 yuan each

Five Best Creativity Awards: 3,000 yuan each

Several excellence awards: No cash prize

The finals also include special awards such as the Excellent Organization Award and the Outstanding Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mentor.

Contact information

Mr. Zhang, mobile: +86 136-3633-5531 (WeChat, WhatsApp)

Miss Zhu, mobile: +86 159-2114-5093 (WeChat)

Miss Lee, mobile: +27 792534559 WhatsApp：0792534559

E-mail: Tongji2023Africa@163.com

Click to download registration form

2024 China-Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Registration Form.docx

Click to see the official notice of the competition: http://www.caicc.net.cn/mainEn/xwdt/hdtz/details/4028effb8ed155bb018fe26cddb20502