Connect Shenzhen resources
Industry, policy and landing pathways
Sydney, Australia
The 10th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition
Global applications now open
The official Sydney Division connects ambitious founders and technology teams with Shenzhen resources, global capital and pathways to commercialisation.
Applications close
31 August 2026
Connect with global capital
Exposure to investors and partners
Accelerate commercialisation
A route from innovation to market
01 / About
A global competition with a direct line to Shenzhen.
Hosted by the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, the China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition International Competition is an international platform for identifying high-potential technology ventures and connecting them with Shenzhen's industrial ecosystem.
AGGI is the official Sydney Division organiser. The division gives founders, researchers and technology teams in Australia a clear pathway into the international competition, from local evaluation and pitching through to industry and grand finals in Shenzhen.
Submit an application →02 / Process
Sydney to Shenzhen, step by step.
Dates are subject to official announcements.
- 01
Application deadline
31 Aug 2026Online application - 02
Sydney preliminary round
7 Sep 2026Online evaluation - 03
Sydney final round
18 Sep 2026On-site pitching in English - 04
Industry semi-final
From Nov 2026English pitch + Q&A - 05
Grand final
From Dec 2026English pitch + Q&A
03 / Industries
Seven fields shaping the next economy.
Applications are welcomed from technology-led projects across these priority sectors.
New-Generation Electronic Information
Digital & Fashion Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Green & Low-Carbon Technology
New Materials
Biological Medicine & Health
Marine Economy
04 / Awards
Recognition at every stage.
Prize amounts are stated in RMB per winning project.
StageFirst prizeSecond prizeThird prize
Sydney Division Final1 × RMB 100,0002 × RMB 50,0003 × RMB 30,000
Industry Final1 × RMB 150,0002 × RMB 100,0003 × RMB 50,000
Grand Final1 × RMB 500,0003 × RMB 250,0006 × RMB 150,000
Maximum cumulative competition prize money
RMB 750,000100,000 + 150,000 + 500,000Conditional Shenzhen landing subsidy
RMB 1,000,000Subject to successful landing in Shenzhen and all applicable policy criteria.05 / Sydney host
Officially hosted in Sydney by AGGI.
AGGI connects Australia-based founders, research teams and innovation projects with the competition's evaluation, pitching and Shenzhen resource pathways.
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In partnership withWestern Sydney Startup HubPowered by Spacecubed
Applications close 31 August 2026