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Huawei Cloud Startup Ignite Competition 2023
Huawei Cloud Startup Ignite Competition 2023
Calling all growth startups in the APAC region. Do you have what it takes to bring your startup to new heights with Huawei? We want you!
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Huawei Cloud Startup Ignite Competition 2023
Unleash your startup’s potential and accelerate your growth with Huawei!
Huawei Cloud Startup Ignite Competition is back! Bigger and better, this year’s edition is calling for a new batch of startups in the APAC region who DARE TO EXCEED.
Watch our Spark Ignite 2022 Highlights:
This year, we’re calling for ambitious growth startups in the APAC region. We are seeking Seed stage startups with existing commercially available products/services, to address one of the categories below.
In addition to USD 125K Cloud Credits, the Grand Winner will gain the opportunity to work with one of the world's leading technology innovators to bring their products and company to another level, and onto a global platform. They will also be fast-tracked to compete as one of the Top 50 Global Startups of SLINGSHOT 2023, as part of the SLINGSHOT x SWITCH event. Furthermore, the Top 10 startups will be introduced to venture capitalists and up to 20 businesses are eligible for prizes, so join the competition to make a tangible difference to your business future.
If you are a growth startup looking to scale new heights and have the potential to experience exponential growth, then we want to hear from you.
What are you waiting for? Enter Huawei Cloud Startup Ignite Competition 2023 now and see where this opportunity might take you!
Timeline
The Huawei team will be reviewing all submissions during the application phase. To expedite the selection process, please ensure to provide accurate and complete information in the participation form. After you have submitted your proposal, you will be notified on the platform within a few days whether your startup has been selected to go forward into the next stage of the challenge - an opportunity to be selected in the Top 100.
Application
9 May - 14 Aug
Register and submit your startup pitch deck! Join the Huawei Cloud startup group here to score additional points!
Shortlisting #1
15-22 Aug
100 startups will be shortlisted from their initial proposals.
Deepening
23 Aug - Sep 15
Submit a 2-minute video introducing your solution - elevator-pitch style!
Result Announcement
18 Sep
The Top 21 startups will be notified.
Mentoring
19 Sep - 16 Oct
The Top 15 will undergo mentoring sessions by Huawei specialists to develop their product.
Final Event
17 Oct
Top 15 finalists to pitch live in front of a Huawei jury panel.
Prizes & Incentives
Participate in Huawei Cloud Startup Ignite Competition 2023 for a chance to win the following attractive prizes and opportunities!
For the Grand Winner:
- USD 125K Cloud Credits
- Admission to Huawei Cloud Program "Accelerate" Tier
- Admission to Huawei Cloud Fire
- Free admission and fully paid trip to Cloud Go-China program
- Introduction to 3 to 4 venture capitalists (VCs)
- Fundraising Support
- Fast-track to the Slingshot Top 50 Finalists and will be eligible for an SGD30k Startup SG Grant Prize [SLINGSHOT 2023]
2nd & 3rd:
- USD 80K Cloud Credits
- Admission to Huawei Cloud Program "Accelerate" Tier
- Admission to Huawei Cloud Fire
- Free admission and fully paid trip to Cloud Go-China program
- Introduction to 1 to 3 venture capitalists (VCs)
- Fundraising Support
4th & 5th:
- USD 50K Cloud Credits
- Admission to Huawei Cloud Program "Accelerate" Tier
- Admission to Huawei Cloud Fire
- Free admission to Cloud Go-China program
- Introduction to 1 to 3 venture capitalists (VCs)
- Fundraising Support
6th - 10th:
- USD 20K Cloud Credits
- Admission to Huawei Cloud Program "Incubate" Tier
- Free admission to Cloud Go-China program
- Introduction to 1 to 3 venture capitalists (VCs)
- Fundraising Support
11th - 15th:
- USD 10K Cloud Credits
- Admission to Huawei Cloud Program "Incubate" Tier
- Fundraising Support
For the 16th to 20th-placing winners
- USD 5K Cloud Credits
FINAL EVENT
The Top 20 companies will receive fantastic cash and unique prizes, mentorship opportunities, and even exposure to venture capitalists.
The Grand Winner of the competition will be fast-tracked to compete as one of the Top 50 Global Startups of SLINGSHOT 2023 as part of the SLINGSHOT x SWITCH event.