International Sci-Tech Innovation Competition | China & Portuguese- and Spanish-Speaking Countries

Official Information Session | 23 June | 10:00 | Unicorn Factory Lisboa

The Portugal–China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC), in partnership with the Portugal–Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHKCCI) and Unicorn Factory Lisboa, invites startups, scaleups, technology companies, incubators, accelerators, and investors to attend the official information session for the International Sci-Tech Innovation Competition for China and Portuguese- and Spanish-Speaking Countries.

This initiative represents a unique gateway into China’s innovation ecosystem, connecting international technology-driven projects with one of the world’s most dynamic markets through the strategic Hengqin–Macau–Greater Bay Area innovation corridor.

The programme is designed to accelerate the international expansion of innovative companies by providing direct access to investment opportunities, industrial partnerships, and structured soft-landing support in China.

Why attend?

The competition offers a structured platform for international growth, including:

• Up to RMB 200 million in total prize funding (approx. €25 million) across 100 winning projects;
• A top prize of up to RMB 15 million (approx. €1.8 million);
• Access to 50+ private equity funds and strategic investors across the Greater Bay Area;
• Operational and establishment support in China (including legal setup, local structuring, and market entry assistance);
• Integration into industry networks and innovation ecosystems;
• Up to 12 months of continued support for market entry and scaling in China.

Programme

10:00 – Welcome Note
Unicorn Factory Lisboa

10:05 – Opening Remarks
António Noronha (TBC), President, CCILC

10:10 – Programme Presentation (online)
Ju Xiaoxi (Brooke), Deputy Division Director, Economic Development Bureau, Hengqin Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone

10:30 – Q&A Session
CCILC, PHKCCI and Hengqin Representative

10:40 – Networking Coffee Break

11:00 – Closing of the session

Who should attend?

This session is open to:

• Startups and technology companies with international expansion ambitions;
• Businesses registered in Portuguese-speaking or Spanish-speaking countries, or Macao (China);
• Early-stage and growth-stage ventures with strong innovation or technology components;
• Incubators, accelerators, and innovation ecosystem stakeholders;
• Projects with scalable technologies and cross-border potential.

Important information

To complete your registration, CCILC provides a specific invitation code that must be used on the first page of the registration form:

INVITATION CODE: CCILC

Registration

Participation is free of charge but registration is mandatory HERE

About the initiative

The International Sci-Tech Innovation Competition is part of a broader cooperation framework between China and Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries, focusing on innovation, investment, and industrial collaboration.

Through the Hengqin–Macau innovation corridor, the programme provides a strategic gateway into the Chinese market, fostering cross-border partnerships, technology transfer, and global scaling opportunities for high-potential projects.