The finals of the 10th China Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Digital Economy Category) are held in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province on Nov 27, 2023. [Photo provided to ezhejiang.gov.cn]

The three-day finals of the 10th China Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Digital Economy Category) concluded in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province on Nov 27.

A total of 10 gold awards, 20 silver awards, and 70 bronze awards were presented, with Zhejiang province winning two gold awards, three silver awards, and eight bronze awards.

The competition attracted 2,287 project entries from all over the country since its launch. The competition focused on promoting the integration of digital economy and real economy in areas such as the internet, big data, cloud computing, blockchain technology, and metaverse, as well as transforming and developing traditional industries using digital economic methods.

During the award ceremony, a signing ceremony for Zhejiang Youth Entrepreneurship Partnerships was also held.

In addition to the competition, a series of activities were organized, including the Digital High-Energy Industry Exchange, Digital Metaverse Conference, and Digital Youth Achievement Exhibition, to provide a platform for young entrepreneurs to communicate and cooperate with various sectors.

The event saw strong participation among young entrepreneurs, and 22 projects participating in the competition have signed letters of intent with the Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City in Yuhang district for further growth and incubation.