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🚀 Unlock Your Startup’s Potential: 2026 Macao Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition is LIVE!

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Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? Whether you are nurturing a fresh, disruptive idea or looking to scale your existing business onto the global stage, your golden opportunity has arrived.



The prestigious 2026 Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is officially open for registration!  


As Macao’s definitive benchmark event for youth entrepreneurship, this year's competition returns for its 11th edition with an even stronger mandate: “Igniting the engine of technological innovation, reshaping the momentum of new productive forces.” If you want to secure funding, connect with top investors, or represent Macao on international stages, this is the track you need to be on.


💡 Why You Can't Afford to Miss This Year's Competition

This isn't just another trophy for your office window—it’s a launchpad for your business. Over the last decade, the competition has attracted over 1,100 domestic and international projects, successfully discovering more than 120 award-winning gems.

By entering this year, your team unlocks a world of unparalleled opportunities:

  • Massive Prize Pool: Total cash and referral prizes total nearly 1,000,000 MOP, including special awards backed by Bank of China (Macao) like the “BOC Most Investment Value Award” and “BOC Most Potential Startup Team Award”.

  • Direct Fast-Track to 10 Global Competitions: The judging panel will award direct-entry slots to represent Macao at massive national and international stages, including the China International Students' Innovation Competition, JUMPSTARTER Global Entrepreneurship Competition, HICOOL Global Entrepreneurship Competition, and the Fosun Protechting Global Startup Competition.  

  • Elite Networking & VC Matching: Get face-to-face mentorship from industry experts and pitch your ideas directly to top-tier Venture Capital (VC) firms.


📝 Key Dates & Full Timeline

The official online information session just wrapped up, which means the race is officially on! Keep these exact milestones marked on your calendar so your team stays on track:

Milestone

Date / Details

Registration Deadline

June 10, 2026 (All initial portal forms due)

Document Submission Cutoff

June 14, 2026 (Full business plans & corporate docs due)

Finalist Announcement

July 17, 2026 (Top 24 projects revealed online)

Grand Finals (In-Person)

August 18, 2026 (8-minute live roadshow & pitch in Macao)

The competition features two distinct streams: the Enterprise Open Group (for registered businesses) and the Startup Team Group (for pre-incorporation projects), ensuring you pitch against peers at a similar stage of growth.


🏁 Missed the Live Info Session? No Problem!

Don't worry if you missed the live briefing on May 20th. You can still access all the essential guidelines, rule breakdowns, and evaluation criteria directly through the official channels.


The registration process is fully digital, but remember: you must submit your core project information by June 10th, and you have until June 14th to upload your finalized Business Plan (BP) and identity/business registration documents.


How to Apply:

Ready to make your mark? Skip the hesitation and submit your project via the official portal before the clock runs out:


🌐 Official Registration Link: https://innovation.myeic.com.mo/

For the full competition charter and further details, feel free to browse the MYEIC official website (www.myeic.com.mo) or check out the latest updates on our WeChat official account.


Let’s build the future of Macao and Hengqin’s innovation together!


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