MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum Business Plan contest (PITCH TO CHINA)

[Hui Huang]

http://mitchief.org/contest Thanks to the extraordinary development over the past 30 years, today's China has arrived at a key turning point of its growth, with tremendous opportunities and at the same time reveals many issues. Savvy entrepreneurs around the world seize the opportunity to implement innovation with global vision and solid technology. Envision such historical opportunity, MIT-CHIEF(MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum) presents to you the MIT-CHIEF "Pitch to China" Business Plan Contest, striving to foster the connection of new technologies, new business models with investment funding and execution experience from China and outside. We are dedicated to facilitating overseas entrepreneurs with resources in China and helping them both enter the Chinese market as well as bring about positive change for both China and the world as a whole. Contestants will be able to: Compete for a total of $10,000 in cash prizes. Have an opportunity to present business ideas, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and investors from both China and abroad. Exchange ideas with invited guests of MIT-CHIEF, including researchers, well-known entrepreneurs, and policy-makers. Have an opportunity to receive critiques and advice from investors, successful entrepreneurs, professors, and lawyers. Promote business plans to the mass media and potential customers. Attend the lectures for contestants by MIT well-known scholars, seasoned entrepreneurs, and lawyers at MIT-CHIEF. Participate the poster exhibition of your business idea at the MIT-CHIEF conference. Access to entrepreneurial resources from our partners to accelerate your business. Let’s pitch to China and bridge innovative ideas and talents between China and US! Agenda: Sep. 12, 2011 23:00 EST - Project executive summary submission deadline Sep. 26, 2011 21:00 EST - Announcement of semi-finalists Oct. 1-2, 2011 - Course: Entrepreneurship Fundamentals Lecture: Entrepreneurship in the Technology Sector and Law Oct. 16, 2011 23:00 EST - Business plan submission deadline Nov. 4, 2011 21:00 EST - Announcement of finalists TBDPrivate meeting and dinner with investors Nov. 20, 2011 - Finale