2026 HKUST–Guangzhou One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition: Australia Launch & Information Webinar
Invest Australia, Scale China
The Guangzhou Gateway for Australian Deep-Tech Founders
Join Boson Ventures on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, from 3:00–4:00 PM AEST for a live English-language webinar introducing the 2026 Guangzhou Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition to Australian deep-tech founders.
This 60-minute online session will explain how eligible Australian startups, research teams and university spinouts can apply for the competition’s Overseas Track, access opportunities in Guangzhou and the Greater Bay Area, and receive support with market entry, commercialisation and local partnerships.
Australian deep-tech founders: ready to explore China without navigating the market alone?
The webinar will bring together voices from Boson Ventures, the Guangzhou and HKUST innovation ecosystem, and experienced cross-border founders to provide practical guidance on entering the competition and approaching the China market.
What you will learn
During the webinar, you will hear:
Why Guangzhou and the Greater Bay Area matter for Australian deep-tech companies
How the 2026 Guangzhou Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition works
Who is eligible to apply under the Overseas Track
What judges assess and how to build a competitive application
The funding, investment and market-entry support available to successful teams
How Boson Ventures can support Australian founders with soft landing, local connections and commercialisation in China
First-hand insights from a founder with experience operating across Australia and China
The session will conclude with a live Q&A and practical guidance on the application process.
Who should attend?
This webinar is designed for:
Australian deep-tech founders and startup teams
University spinouts and research commercialisation teams
Companies exploring China or Greater Bay Area expansion
Accelerators, incubators and innovation hubs
Investors and ecosystem partners supporting international growth
Both incorporated companies and pre-incorporation teams may be eligible. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine interest in establishing or expanding operations in Guangzhou.
Competition opportunities
Selected projects may access:
Awards and professional services valued at up to RMB 600,000
Potential equity investment of up to RMB 2 million for eligible winners
Investor and corporate introductions
Commercialisation and market-entry support
Mentoring, pitch training and incubation services
Exposure across Guangzhou and the Greater Bay Area
The opportunity to progress to the HKUST One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition National Grand Final
Event details
Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Time: 3:00–4:00 PM AEST
China and Perth: 1:00–2:00 PM
Format: Live online webinar
Language: English
Host: Boson Ventures
Application here: https://www.boson.vc/gba-sci-tech-competition
Applications for the Overseas Track close on:
14 August 2026 at 5:00 PM Beijing Time
Whether you are actively preparing to enter China or simply assessing the opportunity, this webinar will give you a practical understanding of the competition, the Greater Bay Area ecosystem and the support available to Australian founders.
Register to discover how to invest in Australia and scale in China.