7th China-U.S. Health Summit: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition Calling Global Med-Tech Talent
The “China-US Health Summit Organization,” originating from Harvard University, pioneered an innovation and entrepreneurship competition focused on healthcare and health in 2015. The competition features separate divisions in the United States and China, bringing together high-quality startups and teams from both countries in the healthcare sector. It provides a robust platform for young entrepreneurs, investment firms, and industrial parks, fostering multi-party exchanges and collaboration.
The “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition” adopts a global perspective, focuses on the frontiers of medicine, and highlights industry innovation in health-related sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, and health services. We particularly welcome applications from students, young scholars, physicians, and government officials from China and the United States.
Registration for the competition is now open. Please send your project introduction and highlights to:
cayy@china-eastview.com
Registration Deadline: September 3, 2017, 24:00
Figure: Scenes from previous Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competitions
The China-US Health Summit, established in 2011 as the organizing body, has been included among the key deliverables of both the China-U.S. Economic and Strategic Dialogue cooperation framework and the China-U.S. People-to-People Exchange Program.
The China-US Health Summit has been successfully held for six sessions to date. Attendees have included key leaders from China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as top experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs in the health sector from both countries. As one of the most prestigious high-level forums in the health field across the Pan-Pacific region, the China-US Health Summit wields extensive global influence.
Photos from the China-US Health Summit
Figure: Group photo of the board members of the China-US Health Summit at the main forum and on-site photos
The theme of the 7th China-US Health Summit is “Megatrends in Health and Healthcare.” Confirmed attendees include Academician Chen Zhu, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (proposed); Academician Cao Xuetao, President of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College; Academician Wang Longde, President of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association; Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and Senior Advisor to the UN Secretary-General; and Mr. Lincoln Chen, President of the China Medical Board.
Figure: Photo of Vice Chairman Chen Zhu and Professor Liu Yuanli, the organizer, at the China-US Health Summit Main Forum
The 3rd Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition launched its U.S. leg in June 2017. From the initial pool of 61 projects in the U.S. division, 12 outstanding projects advanced to the semifinals after fierce competition. Multiple teams have secured patent approvals in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia, and their solutions have already been adopted by numerous hospitals.
US Region Top 12 Selection List 1 + US Region Top 12 Selection List 2
The Beijing leg of the “3rd Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition” at the 2017 China-US Health Summit will be held from 19:30 to 21:30 on September 23 at the Grand Hyatt Beijing. High-caliber startup teams selected from the Chinese and American divisions will present their entrepreneurial concepts and projects, while expert judges from renowned academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and the investment community in both countries will provide on-site guidance and commentary. If you wish to participate, connect with peers through the competition, and network with outstanding young entrepreneurs from China and the United States, you are welcome to join us.
Registration for the competition is now open. Please send your project introduction and highlights to:
cayy@china-eastview.com
Registration deadline: September 3, 2017, at 24:00
This edition of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition has undergone a comprehensive upgrade across all dimensions, including event organization, competition structure and schedule, project scale, jury lineup, and startup incubation services. It features full-spectrum support from top-tier investment institutions in the medical and health sector, robust media coverage, and post-competition roadshow opportunities in multiple cities such as Beijing, Chengdu, and Xi’an. The competition provides participating teams with a suite of high-end innovation and entrepreneurship services, including venture capital networking events, startup incubation camps, and visits to leading enterprises.
Registration and nominations for the competition are now open. The selection criteria are as follows:
1. Participant Criteria: Among the core team members, at least one must be under the age of 45.
2. Industry Leader: Possesses significant core advantages and high competitive barriers.
3. Clean Background: The company and its legal representative have no adverse records (e.g., being listed on credit blacklists, involvement in litigation or petitioning cases, criminal records, etc.).
4. Horizontal Status: Over the past three years, the company has maintained a leading position in scientific research and technological innovation within the industry.
We particularly welcome students, young scholars, physicians, and government officials from China and the United States to register for the competition.
Registration for the competition is now open. Please send your project introduction and highlights to:
cayy@china-eastview.com
Registration deadline: September 3, 2017, at 24:00
Invited Dignitaries for the 3rd Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Guests Confirmed, Listed in No Particular Order) (Proposed)
Liu Yuanli, Dean of the School of Public Health at Peking Union Medical College, China Medical University; Doctoral Supervisor; Professor (Confirmed to Attend)
Jing Ma, Associate Professor, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University
Deng Feng, Managing Director, Northern Light Venture Capital
Li Jianwei, Partner at ZhenFund
He Fengzhi, Vice President, CITIC Private Equity Funds Management
Huang Xiao, Vice President, Yunfeng Capital
Liu Yunhua, Partner at Huayi Capital
Huang Qing, Managing Partner, GTJA Capital
Zhou Xuan, Vice President, IDG China
Zhu Qingsheng, Tonghe Yucheng Capital Managing Partner
Chen Bing, Partner at Honghui Capital
Co-organized by:
Caixin · Health Point
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