FAQ

What are the benefits of joining the contest?

Receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and investors from both China and abroad.
Networking with invited guests of MIT-CHIEF, including researchers, well-known entrepreneurs, and policy-makers.
Launch business in industrial parks in China. Meet face to face with representatives from industrial parks and high-tech zones in China.

How do I participate in the MIT-CHIEF Business Plan Contest?
Please refer to the Rules page.

Is it required to submit the executive summary in both Chinese and English?
Contestants should use the language that they are most comfortable with, whichever explains their ideas clearly and accurately. It’s not necessary to submit the executive summary in both languages.

What are the judging criteria?
Judges will evaluate projects upon a number of criteria, including but not limited to feasibility, innovativeness, technology, China market focus and the team.

If I have different projects, how can I register?
Each person is allowed to be member of at most two entries. If you do need to submit multiple projects, please contact the Contest Organizing Committee.

Is it possible to upload a new executive summary and business plan after the first submission?
You can re-submit the updated version after login before the corresponding deadline of submission.

When and how are semi-finalists announced?
Please refer to the Calendar page. The Semi-Finalists will be notified through our website and email.

What I should do if I could not attend contest onsite?
Please contact the Contest Organizing Committee as your earliest convenience.

How do I get more information on MIT-CHIEF Business Plan Contest?
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Who are the judges?
Please refer to the judges page.

How can I contact the organizers?
If you have further questions, please contact us by e-mail at bpc2015 [at] mitchief.org.