We Empower helps Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking innovators compete in the world's first sci-tech competition dedicated to their communities — and win, with expert guidance from pitch to prize.
The International Sci-Tech Innovation Competition for China and Portuguese- and Spanish-Speaking Countries is a first-of-its-kind government-backed initiative connecting innovators from Lusophone and Hispanic regions directly to the Chinese market.
Organized by the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, the competition runs April to November 2026 — with roadshows in Lisbon, São Paulo, and Macao, and the Grand Finals held in Hengqin, China.
This is not just a competition. It is a full-cycle market entry program — with funding, mentoring, industry connections, and 12 months of post-competition support.
Think of us as your dedicated pitching team — the same support that top startups get before presenting to venture capital firms, now available to you for this competition.
We assess your project and map it to the right competition track, ensuring your application leads with what the judges are looking for.
We refine how you present your innovation — from executive summary to pitch deck — using proven frameworks drawn from VC and investor readiness standards.
You'll get structured feedback sessions with mentors who understand the Chinese market and what it takes to impress an international judging panel.
We help you sharpen your financials, articulate your market opportunity, and position your China expansion thesis compellingly.
We brief you on the Hengqin–Macao ecosystem, tax incentives, regulatory landscape, and what investors and partners in China expect from foreign ventures.
From your first submission through roadshows and into the Grand Finals in Hengqin — we're by your side at every stage, maximizing your chances of selection.
Projects with advanced technologies and China expansion goals are all welcome. Each track maps to key industries in the Hengqin–Macao development zone.
The competition welcomes innovative projects from Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking regions with a clear technology component and no intellectual property disputes.
100 winners across two groups, each earning cash prizes plus settling-in support, access to 50+ private equity funds, and 12 months of follow-up. All winners are invited to Hengqin.
Apply through We Empower and get the guidance, mentorship, and pitch preparation that gives your project the best possible chance of being selected. No upfront cost — we win when you win.
Apply via We Empower →This takes you to our application form — not the official competition portal. We review every submission before forwarding.