Sponsored by: Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and other ministries
Organized by: Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Supported by: Zhengzhou Advanced Research Institute of Harbin Institute of Technology (Zhengzhou, China)
The China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC) is dedicated to fostering global exchange and collaboration in innovation and entrepreneurship. As a premier platform for college students to showcase innovative practices, CICSIC has grown into one of the world's largest student innovation competitions.
To further expand its international reach, CICSIC will inaugurate the Brazil Regional Competition in 2026. Organized by Harbin Institute of Technology under the auspices of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, this regional event will identify outstanding projects from Latin America for recommendation to the CICSIC 2026 Grand Final.
We sincerely invite undergraduate and postgraduate students from universities in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile to participate. Join us in fostering innovation, realizing entrepreneurial aspirations, and co-creating a brighter future.
I. Entry Requirements
1.Project Scope: Projects should address societal needs, develop innovative products or business models, and contribute to key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, energy, and environmental protection. We also encourage projects that promote the integration of digital technologies with education, healthcare, transportation, finance, and cultural exchange.
2.Compliance & Intellectual Property: Projects must adhere to ethical standards, comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and operate within legal frameworks. Participants must hold or have obtained authorized use of all necessary intellectual property rights for any inventions, patented technologies, or other resources utilized. Submission of plagiarized or infringing work will result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of awards, and full legal liability.
3.Submission Guidelines: Teams must select the appropriate category and submit complete entry materials through the official registration system by the specified deadline. Projects that have previously received a Gold or Silver Award in CICSIC are ineligible.
4.Age Limit: All team members must be under 35 years of age (born on or after January 1, 1991).
II. How to Participate
Team Composition
· The Competition accepts team entries only.
· Each team must consist of 2 to 15 members, including a designated team leader.
· Teams may include students from multiple institutions, provided all members are core contributors to the project.
Eligibility Criteria
· Team members must be currently enrolled at a higher education institution in Brazil, Argentina, or Chile, or have graduated from such an institution within the past five years (i.e., in or after 2021).
· The team leader must submit the application on behalf of the team.
· A team may represent only one institution—the institution where the team leader is currently enrolled or most recently graduated.
· Definition: A “higher education institution in Brazil, Argentina, or Chile” refers to a university or accredited vocational school located in one of these countries that is authorized to provide tertiary education and award degrees.
Definition: An “enrolled student” is a student officially registered and pursuing a degree or diploma at such an institution.
Project Categories
III. Competition Schedule & Format
The Brazil Regional Competition consists of four stages, all coordinated by the Regional Organizing Committee:
All deadlines are based on China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8).
IV. Awards & Advancement Opportunities
The Brazil Regional Competition will select projects to advance to the on-site final through online evaluation. A number of gold, silver, and bronze awards will be given, along with corresponding prize money. The gold award is RMB 5,000 per project, the silver award is RMB 2,000 per project, and the bronze award is RMB 1,000 per project. The exact amount of prize money distributed is subject to actual circumstances.
Travel Support: The Regional Organizing Committee will provide round-trip economy airfare, accommodation, and meals during the competition for two (2) members of each team shortlisted for the on-site final.
V. Registration Instructions
1.Register online at the official portal: https://brazil.pilcchina.org (managed by the Promotion Association for Global Youth Innovation Leaders Community, PILC).
2.Submit your business plan in PowerPoint format. Supplementary materials (e.g., Word document or 1-minute video) are optional. Please convert your business plan to PDF prior to uploading.
3.In the field labeled “Recommending Institution”, please enter: Harbin Institute of Technology.
4.All team members must submit proof of student status (current enrollment certificate or graduation diploma) or shareholder documentation, as applicable, by the registration deadline. Teams with faculty mentors should provide mentor information during registration.
All submitted materials and presentations must be in Chinese or English.
VI. Contact Information
Ms. Meng Xue
Zhengzhou Advanced Research Institute of Harbin Institute of Technology
Phone:（+86）0371-61680827
E-mail: mengxue1086@163.com
Mr. Wu Jiawen
Zhengzhou Advanced Research Institute of Harbin Institute of Technology
Phone:（+86）18737118236
E-mail: wujiawen0519@163.com
Ms. Sun Yawen
Zhengzhou Advanced Research Institute of Harbin Institute of Technology
Phone: （+86）18037377770
E-mail: sunyawen7770@163.com
