Applications have opened for the 2026 Fujian Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition has been in Fujian, China.
The annual “Talent Gathering in Fujian, attracts Talents from Across the World” in Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The Competition aims to select, attract, and support outstanding talent projects from around the world.
This year, the organizing committee has pledged to provide more favorable policies, a broader platform, and better services to help talents from around the World settle and develop in Fujian China.
The Competition was first held in 2025, attracting 683 projects from 39 countries and regions. Among them, 72 projects have made to the finals, and 24 projects won the first, second, and third prizes.
This years 2026 competition will focus on three cutting-edge tracks: electronic information, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, with a total prize pool of nearly 4 Million Yuan. Winning talent projects that are established in Fujian can be recommended for inclusion in provincial talent programs (with subsidies up to 2 million yuan) through a “competition-based evaluation” process. Local cities will provide matching support, and participating talents will be offered services such as job recommendations, business incubation, and financing connections.
Eligibility
Applications for the 2026 competition are now open to the talents worldwide. The main applicant of each project is required to:
- Have earned a master’s degree (or above) overseas (or outside the Chinese mainland) or to have more than two years of innovation and entrepreneurship experience overseas (or outside the Chinese mainland)
- Be currently employed overseas (or outside the Chinese mainland) or to have established businesses/been employed on the Chinese mainland after January 1, 2021.
- Participating projects must possess completely independent intellectual property rights, demonstrate the technological level that is internationally advanced or leading in China.
- Participants must exhibit a clear business model and promising market prospects.
Key Focus Areas
The 2026 competition will be organized into three tracks:
- Electronic Information: The Electronic Information track includes artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, and information technology.
- Biotechnology: The Biotechnology track covers innovative drugs and therapies, high-end medical devices, and cutting-edge biotechnology
- Advanced Manufacturing: The Advanced Manufacturing track spans new energy, new materials, and equipment manufacturing.
Please Note: The competition provides talents in the relevant industries with excellent opportunities to quickly connect with industrial application scenarios, venture capital funds, and research platforms.
This year, the number of final awards has been increased. There are 6 First Prizes, 9 Second Prizes, and 15 Third Prizes Excellence Award will be given to projects ranked 11th to 20th in each track.
The finals will be held in Xiamen, Fujian Province, during the 2026 China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT).
Who can Apply for the Fujian Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition China?
The Fijian Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition China welcomes applications from every part of the World.
The Competition first held in 2025, attracted 683 projects from 39 countries and regions.
How to Apply
Online application is now accessible on the official website Link 👉 Here
Deadline for Submition of Applications
The deadline for submission of application is June 30, 2026. 24:00 Beijing time.
For inquiries, please contact the organizing committee office.
Tel: +86-18150379813, +86-18150376952
Email: fujiantalent@163.com
