Event update: ITCSZ, a startup competition in March — eChai Ventures

ITCSZ, a startup competition in March

Happened on March 22, Thursday, 2018

Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur

Event Details:

For those paving their way to the success of their business and for those are interested in China, here is a great opportunity. The 2nd China Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition (ITCSZ)- Boston Division.

ITCSZ is a prestigious international competition providing startups prizes, strategic partners, right connections and an investor tour in China based on needs of startups.With 9 overseas division, we are building a worldwide platform to connect the most innovative startups, professionals, and investors across the world.

The application deadline is 28th Feb, for the Boston finals on 21st March at Harvard Medical School. The pitch will be in English. Sign up here: http://www.itcsz.cn/

Prizes in Boston division include:
-First place: $100K RMB*1, Second places: $50K RMB*2, Third places $30K RMB*3 awards for 21st March finals (cash in USD)
-Flight and accommodation in Shenzhen to compete in Industrial Finals and Grand Finals (10-12 April) for top two finalists in each category (Information technology, Electronic Science & Tech, Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Materials/Energy Conservation/Environmental Protection)
-$1M RMB*1, $50 RMB*3, $30 RMB*6 for grand finals in Shenzhen
-Access and connections to top-tier Chinese VCs and partners

For more information, check out here: http://www.egicapital.xyz/competition
If you have any interests, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. We would be more than happy to discuss with you at your convenience if that would be helpful.

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