You’ll walk away with skills in:

– Understanding the design thinking process
– Analyzing the needs of customers
– Creative solution idea generation
– Crafting your pitch
– Delivering a short, punchy presentation
– Teamwork

Professional facilitators from Venture Education and Techtrek will coach teams on site on how to develop an idea into a sellable pitch, all in one day.

Venture Education is a social enterprise that empowers students through entrepreneurship education. Techtrek helps young learners develop the tech skills they need to thrive in the modern world.

Successful Beijing entrepreneurs will be on hand throughout the day to guide students through the process. The day concludes with short three minute pitches to a panel of real-life entrepreneurs, to be followed by an awards ceremony with RMB 38,000 in prizes up for grabs. The top team in each division will receive RMB 5000 in cash and prizes; the second will receive RMB 3000, and the third RMB 1000. All other teams will receive RMB 500 in cash and prizes.

Entry is free and no preparation is necessary – all you need to bring is your open mind and a team of five from your school.

Interested? Registration is open through Monday, Jan 28. Registration is restricted to four teams (two middle school, two high school) per school.