2024 Tianjin Binhai New Area Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition Overseas Event Concluded

The 2024 Tianjin Binhai New Area Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Hong Kong SAR division) concluded successfully on July 17. Top scientists, business leaders, government officials, and elite entrepreneurs from around the world gathered and contributed to innovation initiatives.

Binhai New Area is the gateway for the opening-up northern China to the world, and it serves as a crucial strategic point for coordinating the development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. It adheres to the concept of open cooperation, with a forward-looking strategic vision, and aims to build a world-class innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. It now extends sincere invitation to global innovation and entrepreneurship talents through the dual wings of Hong Kong SAR and Singapore.

Gathering Talents in Binhai, Facilitating Talent Exchange

Mr. Song Zhe, Member of the Standing Committee of the Binhai New Area District Committee and Minister of the Organization Department, delivered a keynote speech, emphasizing that Binhai New Area is located at the intersection of the “Belt and Road” land-sea routes. It is the maritime gateway of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration, the eastern starting point of the Eurasian Land Bridge, the second national-level new area approved by the State Council, and the first free trade zone in northern China. Since being approved as a national-level new area in 2006, Binhai New Area has developed five national-level development zones, together with Tianjin Port and Binhai International Airport, becoming the gateway for northern China’s opening up initiative to the world, a high-level advanced manufacturing research and development base, and a model of an ecological smart city. This innovation and entrepreneurship competition embodies Binhai New Area’s thirst for talents, pursuit of innovation, and expectations for development. Mr. Cao Hui, Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Binhai New Area District Committee and Director of the Talent Work Bureau, introduced the “Intelligent Binhai” Talent Festival and Binhai Talent Policies.

Competing for the Future, Innovative Projects Compete for Glory

The competition featured multiple tracks, focusing on the “8+8+8” modern industrial system and targeting over 160 industry sub-fields, precisely aligned with the leading industries of Binhai New Area. Since the competition started, it has attracted hundreds of excellent projects from home and abroad. These projects cover various cutting-edge fields such as Intelligent Technology, Green Energy, Automobile Industry, Equipment Manufacturing, Biotechnology and Medicine, New Energy and New Materials, Aerospace, and Modern Services, showcasing the latest achievements and future trends in global technological innovation.

Empowerments and Supports to the Awarded Projects

A grand appointment ceremony for “Talent Referral Ambassadors” was held at the event. Along the way, continued supports are expected from the “Talent Referral Ambassadors” to empower entrepreneurs, helping them grow and develop rapidly, and step onto a broader stage of innovation.

Next to come, the awarded projects will have the opportunity to collaborate deeply with leading enterprises, research institutes, and investment institutions in Binhai New Area, jointly promoting the transformation and application of technological achievements. Additionally, generous prizes and comprehensive policy supports will be rendered to empower the awarded projects.

“Intelligent Binhai, Leading the Future”, Binhai New Area is committed to creating a “Binhai Talent” brand that attracts and retains talent with perpetual hospitality. Following the Hong Kong SAR division finals, the Singapore and other international divisions are also approaching the end of their registration periods. We look forward to more outstanding projects participating and embarking on an extraordinary journey of innovation, entrepreneurship, and dreams together!