How to apply
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2 Batchs per year
Two selection processes, one each semester.
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20 participants per batch
(from Batch 03)
At the end of each batch there will be approximately 20 students selected to participate in the program.
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Applicants requirements
All the applicants must be students. Motivation, looking for a mind-changing experience and entrepreneurial mindset.
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Ways to apply
Batch 01 (Mar – Jun 2019). UPM Pilot batch. On-going.
Batch 02 (Sep – Dec 2019). UPM + Tongji + selected universities (by invitation, only Tongji tuition fees). 2nd Pilot batch.
Batch 03 (Mar – Jun 2020). UPM + Tongji + S-SC + interested universities (full tuition fees applicable).
Batch 04 (Sep – Dec 2020). UPM + Tongji + S-SC + interested universities (full tuition fees applicable).
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First Round
Online application (only from universities by invitation) – Deadline 30 May / 30 Oct
- Resume: we look for students with both hard and soft skills, good qualifications, good level of English and experiences outside the classroom. Previous experience in China is highly regarded. Max 1-page.
- Motivation letter: we look for extremely high motivated students eager to have a mind changing experience. We are not looking neither for “copy & paste” letters nor general ones. Max 1-page.
- Application Form / project plan: applicant must fulfill a form to introduce her / his idea, project and business plan. Max 3 – pages.
- Only one person from each team will be selected.
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Second Round
Pitch
- Pitch: applicants must record a 4 minute video explaining their idea. We look for original and feasible business plans that consider the importance of technology for sustainability, enhance societal quality of life and/or improve B2B ecosystem across jurisdictions.
In selected cases the candidate will be interviewed on her / his motivation, resume and project plan.
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Third Round
Course at CAIT – UPM in Madrid
- Candidates will need to go through a short course (3-5 days) in Madrid before moving to Shanghai, dates to be defined.