1. The competition offers two distinct categories for entry phase, namely the start-up phase and the growth phase. Entries are kindly instructed to select the most appropriate one depending on their individual circumstances.
(1) For start-up phase entries: entrepreneurial teams with scientific and technological innovation achievements and entrepreneurial plans which has not yet been registered; or companies established after January 1, 2024 (inclusive).
(2) For growth phase entries: companies founded after January 1, 2019 (inclusive) and before January 1, 2024
2. The competition sets up 2 participating groups according to the identity of the participants, namely the local group and the overseas group. Entries need to choose one of the groups according to their own situation.
(1) Local group projects: Individuals or teams, regardless of previous international exposure, can only participate in 5 domestic regional competitions and 1 cloud regional competition in Beijing, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changzhou and Chengdu.
(2) Overseas group projects: Participants or team members who have obtained a degree overseas or studied, worked or started a business overseas for more than 1 year, and returned to China (or came to China) for no more than 10 years (after January 1, 2014), can only participate in 4 overseas regional competitions in East Asia, South East Asia, Europe and America.
3.Projects recommended by investment institutions to directly participate in the semi-finals and Golden Panda Venture Capital "Marathon" must provide a recommendation letter from professional investment institutions prior to participating.
4.Companies or teams demonstrating innovative abilities and significant growth potential, are mainly engaged in high-tech Product Research & Development, Manufacturing, Production, and Service.
5.The primary entity of the participating projects should not be a publicly traded firm (excluding those listed on the New Third Board).
6.All products, technologies, services, or associated patents in the participating projects are proprietary to the respective teams or firms, ensuring no intellectual property disputes.
7.Should the key personnel of the participating team have established a company whose R&D project aligns with the participating project, they must participate in the name of the company.
8.Participating enterprises or team members must have good social reputation and no adverse history.
9.Winners of the first, second, and third prizes at past Golden Panda Competitions or projects that have redeemed the landing prize are ineligible for re-entry.
10.Professional competitors are discouraged. (A commitment letter is mandatory)
The definitive terms are contingent upon the competition announcement.
Secretariat of the Organizing Committe of Golden Panda Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Competition
No. 200 Tianfu Fifth Street, High tech Zone, Chengdu
Contact us：（+86)131 9855 9169 （+86）15884499372
E-mail：GoldenPanda_OC@163.com
