Date: October 2023
Venue: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

The Digital Trade Cup: BRI International Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition brought together talented young innovators from across the Belt and Road countries to showcase creativity, entrepreneurship, and technological excellence.

Held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the event provided a global platform for international students to present innovative business ideas that promote digital trade, sustainability, and cross-border collaboration. Participants explored solutions aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) vision—bridging nations through technology, innovation, and shared development.

The competition also served as a dynamic networking hub for investors, educators, and policy leaders, strengthening connections between China and Africa’s emerging innovators and inspiring the next generation of global entrepreneurs.