The 3rd SUSONG Cup Future Industrial Technology Innovation Competition - BRICS Track
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Competition Background

To strengthen BRICS cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, advance the development of a global innovation hub, and drive the implementation of future industrial technologies in Xiamen, the 3rd "Su Song Cup" Future Industry Technology Innovation Competition – BRICS Track is now officially open.
This year’s competition focuses on three pioneering fields: Future Information, Future Materials, and Future Health. It seeks groundbreaking technological projects and top-tier teams from BRICS member states and emerging markets, accelerating the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements. Outstanding projects will receive support for implementation within the China-BRICS Science and Technology Innovation Incubation Park in Xiamen, contributing to the establishment of a dynamic global innovation ecosystem.
Project Solicitation Fields
Field 1
Future Information
Next-generation information network industry, electronic core industry, emerging software and new information technology services, Internet of Things and cloud computing big data services, autonomous driving and artificial intelligence satellite Internet, quantum communication, etc.
Field 2
Future Materials
Rare earth functional materials, optoelectronic information materials, optoelectronic information frontier materials, next-generation energy materials, high-end electronic chemicals, advanced semiconductor materials, high-performance membrane materials, advanced carbon materials, superconducting materials, etc.
Field 3
Future Health
High-end medical equipment, cell and gene technology, biological breeding, precision therapy technology, innovative drugs and in vitro diagnostic equipment and reagents, new infectious disease risk prevention and emergency technology and equipment, medical device industry, etc.
Project Categories
Start-Up
Participants applying under the startup category must meet the following criteria:

For International Applicants

Tech-driven startups registered within the past five years in BRICS member states or emerging markets. Priority will be given to projects that have secured at least one round of funding.

For Domestic Applicants

Tech-driven startups registered in China on or after January 1, 2024, with at least one shareholder holding nationality from a BRICS or partner country.

General Requirements

All participating startups must hold independent intellectual property rights, be free from any ownership disputes, and maintain a clean record with no adverse legal or financial history.

Tech-Commercial
Participants applying under the tech-Commercial category must meet the following criteria:

For International Applicants

Projects led by university or research institute teams from BRICS member states or emerging markets, with core intellectual property (IP) originating from the affiliated institution.

For Domestic Applicants

Tech-Commercial projects from Chinese universities and research institutes, with priority given to projects involving BRICS collaboration and industrialization. All projects must have core IP from a university or research institute.

General Requirements

Each project team must include at least one active researcher from a university or research institute. Participating enterprises must hold independent intellectual property rights, with no ownership disputes or adverse records.

Host City: Xiamen
Competition Timeline

April-June

Project
Application

July

Preliminary
Round(online)

August

Semifinal
Round(online)

September-October

XiamenGrand
Finals

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Competition Awards
Grand Prizes
Science and Technology Star Glory Award
¥1,000,000
RMB 1,000,000 per project
1ST PRIZE(1 Winner)
Entrepreneur Pioneer Award
¥600,000
RMB 600,000 per project
2ND PRIZE(2 Winners)
Innovation Potential Award
¥300,000
RMB 300,000 per project
3RD PRIZE(5 Winners)
Mentor Award

Mentor

Award

Mentor Award
¥20,000
Bonus: RMB 20,000 per recipient

Mentor

Award

Quota

Mentor Award Quota
8
A total of 8
Additional Honors

Award

certificate

Top 20 Projects award
Official Certificate
Quota: A total of 20
Click to view Prize cashing rule
The winning enterprise/team must be registered in Xiamen before 31 December 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, 60% of the prize will be awarded to the winning enterprises registered in Xiamen. The remaining 40% of the prize will be paid out in the last quarter of 2026, contingent upon the continued operation of the local company in Xiamen.