On August 11, the finals and awards ceremony for the 2026 China "AI+" Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge will be held in grand style at the China-Israel Innovation Park in Changzhou. Thirty elite AI innovation and entrepreneurship teams will gather, joined by academicians, government and business leaders, top investment firms, and industry leaders. A high-stakes competition focusing on the three key sectors-AI+Smart Manufacturing, AI+Healthcare, and AI+New Energy-is about to unfold, unlocking a brand-new vision of the future where AI empowers the real economy!

Bringing Together Top Talent: The Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence Launches a National-Level AI Innovation CompetitionWith the core theme of "Intelligence Converges in Longcheng: AI in Changzhou," this competition aligns closely with the national "Artificial Intelligence +" action strategy and leverages Changzhou's "1028" modern industrial system to attract talent, promote research, foster industrial development, and revitalize the city through the competition.

Date: August 11, 2026Venue: China-Israel Innovation Park, Changzhou, JiangsuOrganizer: Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence337 projects competed fiercely, and 30 elite teams emerged as winnersSince the competition officially launched in April 2026, it has issued a global call for entries, attracting a total of 337 AI innovation and entrepreneurship projects from across the country. These projects span more than 20 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities, with 68% of project leaders holding master's degrees or higher. To date, 151 projects have secured funding at various levels. The participating projects cover key sectors such as smart manufacturing, healthcare, and new energy, fully demonstrating the vibrant vitality of China's AI innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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