China Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao Digital Economy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026

To All UG Students,

The application deadline of the China Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao Digital Economy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 has been extended to March 31, 2026. 

The competition is jointly organised by China Chamber of International Commerce, the Department of Decision Analytics and Operations at City University of Hong Kong, and the International Association of Business Management Simulation.

Interested students should form a team of 4 to 5 members and invite 1 to 2 faculty advisor(s) for the team. The team leader should click here to submit the online application (Traditional Chinese version only) by the extended deadline.

Please refer to the below message from IABMS for details regarding the competition.

[Message from The International Association of Business Management Simulation (IABMS)]

We sincerely invite you to participate in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao Digital Economy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026, jointly organized by the China Chamber of International Commerce, the Department of Decision Analytics and Operations at City University of Hong Kong, and the International Association of Business Management Simulation. The event will be held on April 11, 2026, at City University of Hong Kong.

Why Participate?

The digital economy is shaping the future, emerging as a new economic form after the agricultural and industrial economies. Data resources have become critical assets, and modern information networks are driving a new economic model centered on innovation, fairness, and efficiency.

The competition aims to:

• Promote the informatization process of modernizing economic trade.
• Deepen innovative cooperation and communication between Mainland China and the Hong Kong and Macau regions.
• Accelerate the cultivation of entrepreneurial talents with information application capabilities.

Key Focus Areas:

1. New Economy: Innovations in consumption upgrades, sharing economy, new retail, education, healthcare, transportation, fintech, e-commerce, etc.
2. High Technology: Technological innovations in 5G communication, artificial intelligence, big data, cloud platforms, industrial automation, smart robots, and new energy, among others.
3. Pan-Entertainment: Content innovation in broadcasting, design services, culture, tourism, arts, sports, etc., to change lives.
4. Metaverse: Empowering industries through concepts like digital humans, education, and human-computer interaction.

How to Participate:

• Registration link
• Project requirements
• Highlights from previous competitions
• Registration fee: Free

Important Dates:

• Registration Deadline: March 31, 2026
• Team Photo and Brief Business Overview Submission: March 31, 2026
• Business Plan Submission: April 9, 2026
• Competition Date: April 11, 2026
• Time: 08:00 - 17:00
• Location: City University of Hong Kong, Yang Jianwen Academic Building LT-13

Join us in shaping the future!

We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to your active participation and team registration.

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Disclaimer:

1.  The Faculty will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in this competition.

2.  The data collected through the online application is solely administered by the organiser. The Faculty shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss or any other situations arise.