【📢 2025 ABPC Asia Business Plan Competition – Apply Now!】

Dear all,

We are excited to announce that the 2nd Asia Business Plan Competition (ABPC) is now open for applications! This prestigious competition is co-hosted by National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), National University of Singapore (NUS), and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).

ABPC is an intensive 11-day entrepreneurship program, where participants will explore AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) and Edge AI. Through a combination of innovation, business strategy, and cross-border collaboration, participants will develop a comprehensive Business Plan and present their ideas in the final Business Pitch! (For more details, please refer to the attached document.)

🌟Key Highlights

- Cross-Cultural Teamwork | Collaborate with students from NUS and HKUST to develop innovative business proposals

- Company Visits & Networking | Gain insights into cutting-edge AIoT applications through visits to Taiwan’s leading AIoT enterprises and startup

- Expert Mentorship | Receive strategic guidance and market insights from experienced academic and industry mentors

- Earn Course Credits | Participants will earn 3 academic credits (Entrepreneurship Management course from ITM)

🌟Partner Institutions

- HKUST (Dual Degree Program): https://techmgmt.hkust.edu.hk/

- National University of Singapore (School of Computing): https://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/

🌟Competition Details

- Location: National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

- Date: June 22 – July 2, 2025

- Cost Coverage: The university will provide partial sponsorship. Participants only need to cover: Daily transportation costs (to/from the designated meeting point); Personal expenses (e.g., meals, etc.; major event meals might be covered)

🌟 Eligibility

- Strong English communication skills (mandatory)

- High motivation and passion for entrepreneurship

- Commitment to full participation in all competition activities

🌟 Application Process

- Application Deadline: April 6 (Sunday), 2025 – 23:59 (Taiwan Time)

- Submission Method: Email application documents to the coordinator

- Required Documents: 1-page Cover Letter (motivation statement); Personal CV

- Coordinator: Judy Chang

- Contact Email: judy880912max@gmail.com

- Note: Applicants will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.

🌟 Selection Process

- Phase 1: Application Review – Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for the next round

- Phase 2: Interviews – In-person interviews are expected to take place in mid to late April

- Final Selection Announcement: The final list of selected participants will be announced by late April