Find the Next Unicorn, Drive Commercialization of Cutting-Edge Technologies
The 2026 GIS Global Innovation Exhibition & Global Innovation Summit · Hong Kong will host the 2026 2nd GIS Global Venture Capital Summit & G-STAR Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong on August 26, 2026.
The competition aims to build an international display platform to stage emerging startups with disruptive technologies, open up channels for investors to discover high-quality projects and tap potential unicorn enterprises. It efficiently connects startups with investment capital and drives the commercialization of technologies covering Artificial Intelligence, Embodied Robotics, New Energy, Biomedicine, Web3, AI Computing Power, Life Sciences and other fields.
Global Tech Innovation Alliance ( GTIA)
Investors recommended by Global Tech Innovation Alliance, Hangzhou Entrepreneurship & Venture Association, Shenzhen Venture Capital Association , Silicon Valley Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum , plus investors recommended by other partner institutions.
Review in Progress...
Participants submit complete registration materials through the dedicated competition page on the official website.
The Review Committee reviews and filters submitted project proposals, with the jury selecting the Top 20 outstanding projects to advance to the Final Pitch Session.
The Organizing Committee sends out finalist notification letters; all qualified participants shall finish confirmation by August 18.2026.
On-site project pitching, expert evaluation and awards ceremony hosted at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.
| Category | Score | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation | 30 points | The project demonstrates distinctive and novel innovative thinking in technological application, product design, service models, and business models, capable of breaking with tradition and offering highly groundbreaking solutions to existing market pain points. |
| Feasibility | 30 points | The project has a clear, reasonable, and actionable business plan, with practical implementation strategies in areas such as technology development, fundraising, team building, and market promotion, ensuring that the project can progress smoothly within a set timeframe and achieve its expected objectives. |
| Market Potential | 20 points | The target market for the project is substantial in scale and exhibits favourable growth trends. The product or service possesses strong competitive advantages and significant market potential within this sector, positioning it to secure a considerable market share and deliver substantial commercial returns. |
| Team Strength | 10 points | The project has a complete and professional founding team, with members possessing relevant expertise and rich experience in technology development, business management, marketing, and financial operations. The team structure is well-organized, enabling efficient collaboration and complementary strengths, with strong entrepreneurial passion and execution capability. |
| On-Site Presentation | 10 points | The roadshow presentation is clear, with smooth and effective expression. |
