The 2025 WeStart TOP100 Competition is now accepting applications from innovation teams or companies worldwide, offering a gateway into Shanghai's fast-growing urban tech ecosystem.

As a core part of this year's WeStart Global Entrepreneurial Investment Conference, scheduled for Sept 20 to 22, the competition seeks to bring together top talent and emerging technologies on a global stage.

Who can apply

1. The competition is open to global innovation teams or companies with high-growth potential and breakthrough technological achievements (enterprises registered in Shanghai should be established after January 1, 2025). The team should have at least three core members.

2. Participants must have a clean record with no major offenses, criminal or otherwise, and must comply with the laws of China.

3. Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive proposal covering:

• The problem and proposed solution
• Market analysis, including total addressable market
• Value proposition and positioning strategy
• Go-to-market approach
• Business and revenue model
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones
• Financial forecasts for 2025/2026
• Team overview and financing requirements

4. Projects must include undisputed independent intellectual property rights or core technologies that demonstrate clear innovation and commercial potential.

What can TOP100 winners gain?

• Soft landing support from qualified incubators in Shanghai
• Pitching opportunities with multiple investors
• Tailored coaching from experienced industry mentors
• Business partner matching services
• Fast-track entry to the "Startup in Shanghai" International Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition

Timeline

May to July: Global application call

July to August: Online assessment and preliminary round

Sept 20 to 22: TOP100 pitching events in Shanghai

Apply now

Please click here to apply. For more details, please contact service@westartglobal.com.

Source: Official website of WeStart Global Entrepreneurial Investment Conference