The preliminary round of the second Shanghai innovation and entrepreneurship competition for young and middle-aged engineers began on Sept 25.

The competition, launched in May 2023, aims to strengthen the self-development of professional and technical talents in the field of engineering technology.

This year's competition will select and cultivate 30 innovative and entrepreneurial teams while recognizing 30 outstanding engineering talents in innovative and entrepreneurship.

The preliminary round is divided into the following six categories.

Category 1: Research and application of digital technology

Date: Sept 27 (Friday), 2024

Time: 8:30 am

Venue: 21st and 22nd Floors, Building 1, China (Shanghai) Public Practicing Base for Entrepreneurs (200 East Guoding Road)

Contact:

Mr/Ms Dong, Mr/Ms Wan

021-6212-9221, 182-1754-6802

Categories 2 and 3: Biomedicine and intelligent manufacturing

Date: Sept 30 (Monday), 2024

Time: Specific time will be provided via SMS, participants are advised to stay updated.

Venue: G60 S&T Innovational Building (2nd Floor, 668 Xinzhuan Highway, Songjiang district)

Contact:

Mr/Ms Lu, Mr/Ms Yang

021-6784-8533, 021-6784-8679

Category 4: Planning and resources

Date: Sept 25 (Wednesday), 2024 for planning group

Sept 26 (Thursday), 2024 for surveying group

Time and venue: Specific time and location will be provided via SMS, participants are advised to stay updated.

Contact:

Mr/Ms Li, Mr/Ms Feng

021-6319-3188 Ext 13015, 187-1798-9939

021-6319-3188 Ext 13062, 188-1308-0588

Category 5: Intelligent transportation

Date: Sept 24 (Tuesday), 2024

Time: 1:30 pm

Venue: Shenyuan Building, 9 North Huangpi Road, Huangpu district

Contact:

Mr/Ms Qin, Mr/Ms Chen

Tel: 021-5395-0529, 021-5395-0619

Category 6: Urban Renewal

Date: Sept 25 (Wednesday), 2024 for geotechnical and structural engineering group

Sept 26 (Thursday), 2024 for architectural planning group

Sept 27 (Friday), 2024 for landscape and other municipal services

Time: Specific time will be provided via SMS, participants are advised to stay updated.

Venue: Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Arcplus Group PLC, Shimen Road Number Two

Contact:

Mr/Ms Tu, Mr/Ms Gu

Tel: 021-5252-4567, 178-9195-5628

Source: Official WeChat account of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security