KPMG Private Enterprise successfully held China Tech Innovator Competition!
We are delighted to announce Easy-Logic Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd as the winner of the 2024 KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator China Award! Easy-Logic will now progress to the global stage of the competition at the Web Summit in Portugal, to compete with tech innovators from 23 other countries in November. Congratulations to all winners and runners up, they have demonstrated exceptional prowess and innovative capabilities from their tech sectors, making them stand out.
1st Runner up:
Shenzhen AnYiKong Power Technology
Co.,Ltd.
A hearty round of congratulations to all the finalists and participants – your talent and hard work have made this competition remarkable! This is just the beginning of the journey, together, we shape the future of technology!
Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating Easy-Logic, the China Tech Innovator, and the extraordinary achievements of all the finalists.
Atom Semiconductor Technologies Limited
AtomSemi is a fabless semiconductor start-up focusing on designing digital sensing chips. AtomSemi is currently based in Hong Kong and Shenzhen where it serves its customers with a growing team of semiconductor chip veterans, PhDs and top engineers.
At Atom we believe the future of the semiconductor industry lies in integrating the complex signal chain which requires many discreet chiplets and a large footprint into a single high-performance chip which encapsulates analog, digital and software capabilities.
Our value proposition is simple: faster design cycles, leaner technology development teams, reduced BOMs, and higher level of integration and functionality in the customer’s product.
BluTech IoT Limited
Blutech IoT Limited, established in 2019, is a leading innovator in smart building solutions, specializing in AI and IoT technologies to enhance security and efficiency in urban environments. Based in Hong Kong with an R&D centre in mainland China, Blutech has a strong presence in the industry, successfully deploying its technology in over 100 notable shopping malls and office buildings across Hong Kong. The company's commitment to research and development is evident in its ownership of 16 patents and multiple software copyrights, showcasing its capability to deliver unique and advanced solutions. Blutech IoT's dedication to excellence is recognized through prestigious awards, including the IF Design Award in 2024 and the 2020 Hong Kong ICT Award of the Year. These accolades affirm Blutech IoT's role as a pioneer in leveraging cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving demands of smart building management and sustainability.
BuyHive Limited
SourcingGPT is a revolutionary AI-driven platform developed by BuyHive Ltd, transforming the global sourcing landscape for SMB buyers. By leveraging advanced AI and machine learning, SourcingGPT streamlines procurement processes, significantly reducing costs and boosting efficiency. Our platform offers real-time insights, automated vendor matching, and comprehensive market analysis, empowering businesses to make smarter, faster, and more informed sourcing decisions. With SourcingGPT, SMBs can achieve unprecedented savings and operational excellence, giving them a competitive edge in today's fast-paced market.
Cannex Technologies Limited
Cannex Technologies Limited (“Cannex”), with its major product Cannex eFinancials is designed and created by a group of accounting professionals with an innovative mindset and the much required in-depth experience in preparing the long form financial statements.
Cannex incorporated in Hong Kong, is planning to serve companies in Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, South East Asia and globally with its accounting solution software that aims to provide an automated process to generates the long form financial statements by transforming the data in the digital trail balance to the body of financial statements in a very short period of time.
cencorp (Zhuhai) Industrial Technology Co., Ltd.
cencorp (Zhuhai) Industrial Technology Co., Ltd. is an international company providing advanced standard industrial equipment. Cencorp Industry is a world leading provider of industrial automation, with strong innovation and global team support to deliver the best solution to meet various customers' needs.
cencorp Industry provides standard equipment of laser, dispensing, depaneling, odd-form placement and semiconductor process for customers in the fields of automotive electronics, industrial control, new energy, consumer electronics and semiconductors. We also provide customized solutions for key customers.
Crowddigital (Xiamen) Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Crowddigital (Xiamen) Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a generative AI technology company that provides customers with a centralized platform for quickly and securely deploying AI in the enterprise.Our mission is to help our customers achieve efficient application of internal knowledge and create exclusive AI Agents for business.
Easy-Logic
Easy-Logic is committed to R&D on digital EDA tools, has a deep technical accumulation in formal verification and logic function optimization, etc., flagship product EasylogicECO has been widely endorsed by the market, and has been officially purchased by AMD, Samsung, LG and other famous design companies, breaking the monopoly of the U.S. EDA companies in digital IC design flow, and achieving a strong breakthrough in mainland China EDA industry.
Guangdong Guna Technology
Guangdong Guna Technology specializes in the research and application of ultra-thin, ultra strong, and highly porous thin films, focusing on the field of ultra-thin battery separators. It has overcome the impossible triangle problem of balancing "thickness, strength, and porosity" in the development of lithium-ion battery separators, achieving thinner thickness, higher strength, higher porosity, and adjustable performance.
Insync Biomed LCC
Co-founded by former unicorn entrepreneurs in the medical device industry, Insync Biomed LCC specializes in cardiac arrhythmia and heart failure and offers disruptive, accessible, and affordable medical device solutions to 70 million patients worldwide. The company has R&D centers in both China and the U.S. and is supported by top healthcare VCs in China.
LTZ Therapeutics
LTZ Therapeutics is an immunotherapy-focused biotech company pursuing the development of novel therapies, with the company’s novel Myeloid Engager Platform, to improve clinical outcomes in patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. With a seasoned executive team and advisory board of world leaders, LTZ is dedicated to developing immunotherapies capable of overcoming resistance and boosting anti-tumor immunity based on reverse translational science and emerging disease biology of tumor microenvironment.
NanJing Reavis Technology Co., LTD
ReaVis is strategically positioning in the core sector of intelligent automotive cockpits, focusing on the deep integration of vehicle driving information and real-world scenarios. Based on core technologies in optics and algorithms, ReaVis focuses on building industry-leading Head-Up Display (HUD) systems for vehicles and other innovative AR display solutions. We possess a complete business chain encompassing R&D, production, and sales. Headquartered in Nanjing, we have R&D offices in Cambridge, UK, and Shanghai, and a manufacturing plant with automated production lines in Xingtai, Hebei. Our core team is composed of professors and PhDs from the University of Cambridge and have attracted talents from top industry companies. With several international patents, we're currently collaborating with renowned domestic and international manufacturers, having received multiple mass production orders that are now in progress.
PanopticAI Limited
Vitals, powered by PanopticAI, is an award-winning camera-based health and wellness monitoring solution that makes measuring, interpreting and managing personal health contactless, affordable and as easy as smiling at a camera. Built on state-of-the-art artificial intelligence and signal processing, Vitals delivers comprehensive digital biomarkers with medical grade accuracy in under 30 seconds, providing insights into your cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems, and more. Strongly rooted in the academic and scientific communities, PanopticAI powers the next era of high-performance solutions through scientific breakthroughs backed by academic and clinical research, addressing the challenges of today and meeting the needs of tomorrow.
Regenerative Bio Limited
Regenerative Bio Limited is a leading artificial intelligence-driven longevity technology company based in Boston, creating RevOrgan, an artificial intelligence technology platform based on the organ aging clock. The company is committed to providing a one-stop closed-loop longevity health service of "accurate aging detection and personalized aging intervention".
Shenzhen AnYiKong Power Technology Co.,Ltd.
AYK Energy Ltd.(AYK) is a provider of integrated solutions for marine propulsion batteries and high-safety energy storage systems. With the most advanced battery integration technology, China's unparalleled supply chain system, and fully automated high-quality production line, AYK has become a pioneer in the marine battery market. AYK is bringing the market with a product of high safety, high quality and cost competitiveness.
Sourcy Global Limited
Sourcy is an AI-powered cross-border sourcing platform designed to revolutionize product development and sourcing for brands and retailers. Founded by supply chain and e-commerce veterans, Sourcy leverages AI to help buyers discover, develop and source products in the shortest time, at the lowest cost, with the least hassles. Our platform offers personalized product recommendations, end-to-end automation, and rigorous quality control. With a vast network of vetted suppliers across China, Southeast Asia, and India, Sourcy ensures high-quality products and competitive pricing. Within 2 years of launching, we have now onboarded leading brands and retailers in SE Asia, Europe and North America.
Meet our judges
Irene Chu
Irene is a Partner of KPMG China with over 20 years of experience in providing audit and IPO services. Irene is the Head of New Economy and Life Sciences sectors. She has worked with a variety of industries including technology, consumer markets, healthcare, life sciences, robotics and ecommerce. Since 2014, Irene has been supportive of Hong Kong’s start-up community and collaborates with government agencies, universities and corporates to support the development of Hong Kong’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Irene also serves on the Innovation and Technology Commission’s Innovation and Technology Venture Fund Advisory Committee.
Archie Fong
Archie Fong is a partner of Keptain, he accumulated over 23 years of experience in investment, financing and corporate management. He handled tremendous projects including direct investment, IPO, M&A, equity and debt financing with total deal sizes close to US100 billion. He assisted his served investment bank in securing no.1 IPO fund raising in HK and the globe. Fong actively cooperates with the governments and professional associations to organise financial topic related forums, activities and policy consultation works.
Fong has worked as head of healthcare and corporate finance for Ping An of China Capital (HK), general manager of Yue Xiu Capital and head of corporate finance for China Industrial Securities International, responsible for investment banking businesses. He also served BOCI, HSBC Securities, ICEA (currently known as ICBCI), BNP Paribas Peregrine, Orient Securities and Ernst & Young.
Jonson Cheng
Johnson Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Voyager Education. His vision is to build the “Xiaomi of STEAM education”, developing future leaders in the age of AGI. Voyager Education offers high quality courses and experiences in space science, AI, Python, sustainability, and physics. Responsible for the venture investment arm of his family office, Voyager Capital (HK), he has invested in unicorns such as AutoX, FiscalNote, Sonatus, and Full Truck Alliance. Prior to that, he turned around an MRO B2B e-commerce platform, grew the GMV from zero to 186M RMB per year, and formed a strategic partnership with JD. He is an advisor to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, advisor to FiscalNote, advisor to Cornell Emerging Markets Institute, Board Member and Regional Chair (HK) of the Family Business Network (FBN Asia), member of organizing committee of Deep Tech Lab at Chinese University, and member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). He received his B.S. and MBA from Cornell University.
Michael Chow
Mr Chow has over 20 years of investment experience and is currently a Managing Partner with Radiant Tech Ventures Ltd, a HK-based venture capital fund manager that invests in innovative technology sectors.
Mr Chow was previously Managing Director & Co-Head of China, and a member of the Investment Committee for JAFCO Asia, responsible for all investment activities that spans across Asia (ex-Japan). Of the JAFCO’s portfolio in China, he was responsible for sourcing and executing the investments in the following companies, of which he sat on the board of directors of most of them: 3721, ChinaCache, Byecity Travel, Amsky Printing, 51wan, Tudou, A8 Music, Coolpad, HiSoft, Sinosun.
Prior to joining JAFCO Asia, Mr. Chow was an Assistant Principal with Capital Z Asia Limited. Mr. Chow was responsible for making private equity direct investments in SE Asia and Australia, mainly in the media, consumer and technology sectors.
Junjia Chen
Chen, Junjia, is an analyst in Tiantu Capital. Junjia otained a bachelor degree from University of Washington and an MBA degree in finance from THU-CUHK . He is in charge of beauty and health investments in Tiantu VC Fund. He focuses on Syn-bio, CGT and AI+ investments. He invested start-ups such as PAM2L Biotechnologies, Revir Therapeutics，META Pharmaceuticals, Leman Biotech, Porespect Tech, Recorna Bio, Xellar Biosystems, etc.
Compete on the global stage
The countries/regions/jurisdictions participating in the 2024 competition include: Australia, Brazil, Mainland China, Hong Kong (SAR), Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya (East of Africa), Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States.
The KPMG Private Enterprise Global Tech Innovator competition showcases entrepreneurs across industries who are innovating to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.
Showcase yourselves
Worldwide Exposure
Feature in KPMG’s “Winners Report”, media profiles and at Web Summit roadshow and able to contact with investors and potential partners. In business and social media posts that reach your country’s tech and business influencers.
Gain Recognition
Profile your business & leverage KPMG channels locally and globally.
Building a global peer network
Connect with like-minded peers, key industry experts and influencers. Global finalists will become an alumnus/a of a growing, Global Tech Innovator Fellows’ network for high-achieving entrepreneurs to share ideas and challenges and build important connections.
Going Global
As a country winner at the final event to crown the Global Tech Innovator 2024 winner during Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.
What makes a Global Tech Innovator?
Applicants are typically technology entrepreneurs who are successfully making the transition from the startup phase to the next stage in the growth of their businesses. They have developed innovative, proven technologies, established robust business models, demonstrated traction and have the potential to scale up globally.
To be eligible for the competition, you must:
- Be a registered company in the country/region where the country/region final is being held
- Have been actively operating for 5 years or less (in the current form)
- Generate revenue between US $1 million and $15 million; or have raised at least US $500,000 in equity
- Be either a pure technology or a tech-enabled, tech-driven or tech-led business
- Not be majority owned by a large corporate
- Be able to conduct all pitches in English
- Be available to pitch at a country/region semi-final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin (if applicable)
- Available to pitch virtually at a country/region final event in the timeline outlined by the country of origin
- If selected as a finalist, be available to pitch at the global final in November 2024
What are we looking for?
Each pitching competition will be judged by a panel of industry experts. All applications will be scored based on six, equally-weighted criteria:
- Disruption and innovation
- Market potential
- Customer adoption
- Market traction and marketing
- Long-term potential
- Pitch quality
The decisions of the panel will be final.
- How can I participate in the competition?
- To enter the competition, you must fill out the online application form for your company before the application deadline of 11:59 PM, July 3rd, China Standard Time.
- Who can apply?
- Any technology entrepreneur that has operated for less than 5 years and is registered and based in China can apply. Applicants must have innovative, proven technologies, robust business models, the ability to demonstrate traction in their activities and the potential to scale up. All entrants entering the competition on behalf of the company must be residents in China and aged 18 years or over. KPMG employees and contractors are prohibited from entering the competition.
- When can I apply?
- Applications are open from May 8th, 2024 and close on July 3rd, 2024. All applications must be received by 11:59 PM, July 3rd, China Standard Time.
- Is there a limit to the number of entries?
- During the application period, there is no limit to the number of companies that can apply, however we request that no more than one application per company is submitted.
- Q: What information do I need to provide?
- If you’d like to apply, here’s what we’ll need:
- Company details (name, address, company registration number, contact details)
- CEO, founder and management team details
- A brief description of the company, business model, any media coverage and proprietary technology (maximum of 200 words)
- Details on funding raised to date, 2023 revenue figures and projections for 2024
- A high-resolution image of your company logo
- How do I know if my company qualifies?
- We aim to be as inclusive as possible; whether you’re a pure technology company or tech-enabled, tech-led, or tech-driven, we want to hear about your growth ambitions.
- What stage should my company be at to be considered?
- We are looking for companies that have been operating for 5 years or less, and must have a viable product or service.
- What is the pitching format?
- Each company will be given a total of approximately 5 minutes to both pitch and answer questions from a judging panel. All presentations must be in Microsoft PowerPoint or PDF file format. A detailed pack outlining requirements will be shared with shortlisted businesses when appropriate.
- What is the judging criteria?
- Each pitching competition will be judged by a panel of industry and KPMG experts. All applications will be scored based on six, equally-weighted criteria. The criteria are disruption and innovation, market potential, customer adoption, market traction and marketing, long-term potential and pitch quality. The decisions of the panel will be final.
- What do winners get?
- China winners will receive exposure and recognition through local media coverage and KPMG corporate channels. China winners will also be put forward as finalists in the Global Tech Innovator competition, which will take place in November 2024.
The finalists will be provided with standard class flights/travel, hotel accommodation to the final.
The prizes cannot be substituted for cash or any other alternatives. - How and when will the winners be notified?
- China winners will be notified on the day of the final. Winners will also be profiled in the KPMG “Winners Report”. The Global Tech Innovator winner will be announced on stage in person and virtually in November 2024.
- What are the costs involved in participation?
- There is no charge for entering into the competition, although all costs related to attendance at the semi-final and country finals must be covered by the participants themselves, where they are being held in person. KPMG will cover the cost of standard class flights/travel, accommodation for the one member from the finalist companies who are invited to present in November.
- Is there any publicity involved?
- KPMG Private Enterprise will be promoting the pitch heats alongside various partners throughout the course of the competition. By entering the competition, you agree that any personal information provided by you with your entry may be held and used by KPMG to administer the competition.
- If you are a winner of the competition, you agree that KPMG may use your name, image and company branding to announce the winner of the competition and for any other reasonable and related promotional and marketing purposes.
- Will I receive feedback on my application?
- A: Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. Due to the volume of entries received, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to each unsuccessful applicant.
- We value the time and effort put into each submission and thank you for your participation.
- Who do I get in touch with for further information?
- A: For any further information please email gti.china@kpmg.com
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