Nanning:The ninth China·Nanning Overseas Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 wrapped up with multiple awards being presented, including six first prizes, 10 second prizes, 14 third prizes, 20 excellence awards, and five ASEAN Cooperation Potential Awards.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, first-prize winners that establish operations in Nanning will be eligible for inclusion in the city's Yongjiang Plan for leading talent teams, with potential special funding of up to five million Chinese yuan.

Projects that win second and third prizes and choose to settle in the city can apply for a minimum of 150,000 Chinese yuan in research and entrepreneurship funding. Qualified projects may also receive support such as workspace in industrial parks, entrepreneurship mentoring, investment and financing services, technology transfer assistance, and housing support for talent.

A statement from the Publicity Department of Nanning City highlighted the city's commitment to supporting winning projects as they transition from competition to commercialization. This year's competition saw 824 submissions, with 581 passing eligibility reviews. AI-related projects represented over 33.9 percent of the total.

The competition featured four main tracks AI; next-generation electronic information and advanced materials based on critical metals; new energy, high-end equipment manufacturing, and the low-altitude economy; and biomedicine and healthcare. A dedicated ASEAN AI track was also introduced, focusing on the practical needs of enterprises, industrial parks, and local industries.

Held alongside the final was an industry matchmaking session, allowing teams to engage with industrial parks, key enterprises, incubators, and investment institutions in Nanning to explore potential collaborations.

The Nanning Publicity Department further stated that the city would continue to support the follow-up matchmaking, project incubation, and policy implementation for winning teams. Nanning aims to expand international exchanges in technology and talent, creating more opportunities for global innovators.