Applications call for 2020 University Startup World Cup. The best university startups from around the world come together to network, exhibit and pitch for a chance of becoming the world’s best university startup. The World Cup will take place in Wenzhou, China, on October 18th – 20th, and it will be a great opportunity to meet key players from the Chinese ecosystem, including investors, entrepreneurs, companies and other student startups. A total of around 60 of the best university startups will participate and we promise that it will be defining moment for your startup.

Categories

There are four categories for each early stage and growth stage, with a total of 8 category winners and 2 overall winners. Only 2 members per startup can attend. The 4 categories University Startup World Cup are

• Healthtech
• Greentech
• ICT (information communication technology)
• Smart City.

Eligibilities

• Candidates must of a part of a startup with two co-founders and one of them has to be affiliated to a university.
• If you are being represented by a country partner, they cannot be a co-founder within the team, but mentorship is allowed.
• S/he must classify as either early-stage or growth stage.
• They must be willing to be part of a network of international student entrepreneurs.
• Candidates must see the possibilities in meeting with key players from the Chinese startup ecosystem.

Requirements

• Must be a current student or have graduated within 2 years.
• Must have at least 2 co-founders on the team.
• Only 2 members per startup are allowed to attend the event.
• A country partner cannot be a co-founder with the team but mentorship allowed.

Funding 

All startups will receive up to 1000 USD to support their travel costs. In order to receive reimbursement, teams must attend the event, and afterward, they must submit original flight receipts in their name. Flight money cannot be used for any other member. Accommodation and internal transportation in China will be 100% covered.

Prizes

Early Stage

• All 4 category winners will receive 1000 USD each
• The overall winner will receive 15,000 USD

Growth Stage

• All 4 category winners will receive 1000 USD each
• The overall winner will receive 15,000 USD