The 11th China Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition will kick off in November.

Changzhou, being one of the four hosting cities, will hold the competition for high-end equipment manufacturing and new materials from November 9 to 11.

Since 2021, the annual China Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition has attracted more than 280,000 participating companies and teams, receiving over 100 billion yuan financed by banks and other investors for startups.

The Competition 2022 focuses on strategic emerging industries, including next-generation information technology, biopharmaceuticals, high-end equipment, new materials, new energy, and new energy vehicles.

So far, approximately 1,500 out of 38,000 participating companies have been shortlisted for the national finals.

A total of 468 companies in high-end equipment manufacturing and new materials will compete in the finals to be held in Changzhou.