Registration | 2024 PHBS-CJBS Global Pitch Competition NA Division

Join the 2024 PHBS-CJBS Global Pitch Competition, a prestigious platform jointly launched by Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) and University of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS). This competition aims to integrate top-tier investment resources and industry leaders to empower startups through capital matching, industry insights, and educational support. Selected startups will gain invaluable exposure and resources to scale their businesses.

The PHBS-CJBS Global Pitch Competition combines capital matching, industry empowerment, and educational support to create a robust event system for startups. The competition targets technological innovation, focusing on areas such as Carbon Neutralization, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare and MedTech, Smart Manufacturing, Microchip and Semiconductor, New Materials, and Globalization.

• Connection to top-tier venture capital institutions and leading enterprises
• Access to talent networks of prestigious universities
• Connection to local government resources

• Free participation in Peking University HSBC Entrepreneurship Accelerator and incubators
• Opportunity to participate in top international exhibitions with free booth space
• Premium office space for 3-6 months at preferred costs

• Coverage by mainstream media domestically and internationally
• Recommended interviews with renowned entrepreneurial media
• Recommendations in well-known entrepreneurial rankings

Preliminary Roadshows: Combination of online and offline sessions, consisting of a 6-minute pitc with a 6-minute Q&A session. Founders or CEOs are recommended to present.

Venue: Online

Startup Acceleration Camp: Free acceleration camp in November 2024 for projects that make it to the Semi-Finals.

Semi-Finals and Grand Final: Held in Shenzhen, China in November 2024 or online. Finalists will be announced at the end of the Semi-Finals.

Click to register: Register Here

• Contact information
• Project introduction
• Founding team introduction
• Financing history
• Patents (optional)
• Other relevant materials
• Current Pitch Deck (PDF format)

No Registration Fee: The event is non-profit and jointly organized by PHBS and CJBS. The organizing committee will arrange accommodation and domestic transportation for international teams participating in the Semi-Finals and Grand Final in Shenzhen, China. International transportation expenses are the responsibility of participating teams.

Contact for Questions: [email protected]

How to sign up for the competition?

Click the registration link and submit the required information.

How many rounds does the competition have?

Four rounds: Profile Screening, Preliminary Roadshows, Semi-Finals, and Grand Final.

Who are the judges?

Judges include investors from venture capital institutions, industry leaders, technical experts, and professors from PHBS.

How are projects evaluated?

Projects are evaluated based on market trends, product solutions, business models, growth potential, and team background.

What materials are needed for registration?

Contact information, project introduction, founding team introduction, financing history, patents (optional), other relevant materials, and current Pitch Deck (PDF format).

The Peking University HSBC Business School was established in 2004, integrating teaching, research, and social service. It was founded by Professor Hai Wen, who was then the Vice President of Peking University. In 2008, HSBC Bank donated 150 million RMB to support Peking University in building a world-class business school, and the school was officially named "Peking University HSBC Business School.

The Cambridge Judge Business School was officially established in 1990. As a top global business school, it has been dedicated to cultivating business administration leaders and academic talents worldwide. Business administration education at the University of Cambridge began in 1954, initially offered by the Engineering Department, until it became an independent school in 1990, named after its main benefactor, Sir Paul Judge. When the business school building was completed, it was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II

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