07/09/2026
ITEC South East Asia ITEC Global Innovation Competition 2026 | Southeast Asia Division
Scale your venture onto the international stage. ITEC 2026 connects high-growth startups and deep-tech innovators to global markets, strategic ecosystem partners, and cross-border capital.
Submit your application: https://itecsea.com
Deadline: September 15, 2026
Competition Tracks
* Industry Track: Artificial Intelligence, Industrial AI, Embodied Intelligence, Digital Healthcare & Smart Eldercare, Smart Hardware, Metaverse & Digital Culture, Aerospace, and Future Frontier Tech.
* Solo Founder Track: Visionary individual entrepreneurs building disruptive early-stage ventures.
* University PhD & Research Track: Doctoral candidates and academic spin-offs commercializing frontier research.
The Global Stage
Top Southeast Asian selections will advance to the Global Finals in Beijing, competing directly with regional winners across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Global Finals Prize Pool
* π Grand Prize: Β₯5,000,000 RMB (~$700,000 USD)
* π₯ First Prize (Γ5): Β₯2,000,000 RMB (~$280,000 USD) each
* π₯ Second Prize (Γ10): Β₯1,500,000 RMB (~$210,000 USD) each
* π₯ Third Prize (Γ15): Β₯1,000,000 RMB (~$140,000 USD) each
* π Rising Star Award (Γ20): Β₯300,000 RMB (~$42,000 USD) each
* π‘ Innovation Excellence (Γ35): Β₯100,000 RMB (~$14,000 USD) each
Submit your application: https://itecsea.com
Deadline: September 15, 2026
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