Envision the Future 2025

Now Open for Registration!

Competition Background

The 10th edition of the Envision the Future BOE Global Campus Innovation Challenge is hosted by BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. and guided by the LCD Branch of the China Optics and Optoelectronics Manufacturers Association. This competition is a global platform for technological innovation, open to university students around the world.

Since its launch in 2015, the BOE Global Campus Innovation Challenge has marked a decade of progress. It has attracted over 2,000 teams from more than 300 universities worldwide, covering cutting-edge fields such as display technology, the Internet of Things, and smart medical engineering.

The competition aims to promote deep integration among industry, academia, and research, empower the transformation of youth innovation, and showcase the technical ingenuity and commercial potential of the next generation at the forefront of science and technology.

We encourage university students to participate by forming teams of 2 to 5 members. The competition centres around BOE’s semiconductor display business, expanding through its integrated “1+4+N + Ecosystem” model—encompassing MLED, sensor technologies and solutions, IoT innovation, and smart healthcare engineering.

Participants are invited to develop innovative products, apply frontier technologies, and propose original solutions rooted in real-world application scenarios. The goal is to reimagine the future—and transform everyday life through technology.

Competition Format

Participating teams from each region will present their projects in the form of a project proposal. These submissions will be evaluated and scored online by a panel of expert judges. Based on the evaluation results, winners of the preliminary round will be announced along with the list of finalists advancing to the Global Finals.

The Global Finals will take place at BOE Technology Group’s headquarters in Beijing, where final awards will be determined through a combination of live presentations and final defence scores. The most outstanding teams will be crowned as winners.

Competition Themes

This year’s competition introduces a selection of industry-driven themes that align closely with BOE’s “1+4+N + Ecosystem” business structure. Participants may freely choose one topic to develop their submission.

Focus Areas

• Semiconductor Display Technologies
• MLED Technologies
• Sensor Technologies and Solutions
• Internet of Things (IoT) Innovation
• Smart Healthcare Engineering

Eligibility Requirements

1. Who can participate:
• Current undergraduate, master's, or doctoral students (including international students) from any accredited university.
2. Team composition:
• Each team must consist of 2 to 5 members.
3. Team flexibility:
• There are no restrictions on academic year, major, or institution—teams may be formed across different schools and disciplines.
4. Submission criteria:
• Participants must complete all required steps within the designated timeframe:
  registration, track selection, team formation, and project proposal submission. Only submissions that meet these criteria will be considered valid.
5. Additional note:
• Teams are encouraged to submit their registration early. The project proposal can be uploaded later once finalized.

*Please pay attention to the submission deadline!

Competition Timeline

• Project Proposal Submission
  May 8 – June 30, 2025
  Teams must formally register and submit their project proposals during this period.
• Preliminary Evaluation
  Mid-July 2025
  Submitted projects will undergo expert review and scoring.
• Announcement of Global Finalists
  Mid-July 2025
  Finalist teams advancing to the global round will be publicly announced.
• Global Finals & Roadshow
  Late July to August 2025
  Finalist teams will participate in presentations and on-site defense sessions at BOE Headquarters in Beijing.

Note: The timeline is subject to change. Please check the official website regularly for updates.

Awards

Global Finals Prizes

• Champion (1 team) – ¥30,000
• Second Prize (2 teams) – ¥20,000
• Third Prize (3 teams) – ¥10,000

Preliminary Round Prizes

• First Prize (5 teams) – ¥3,000
• Second Prize (10 teams) – ¥2,000
• Third Prize (20 teams) – ¥1,000

Note: The number of preliminary awards may vary by region depending on the number of participating teams.

10th Anniversary Exclusive Benefits

Career Advancement

• Participation certificates, cash awards, exclusive gifts
• On-site visits to BOE facilities
• Fast-track interview opportunities with BOE executives
• Special Offer direct-entry cards for internships or full-time positions

Ecosystem Empowerment

• One-on-one guidance from industry experts and senior technologists
• Access to innovation resources and professional mentorship
• Direct engagement with the China Optics and Optoelectronics Industry Association
• Opportunities to showcase at industry innovation expos and participate in high-profile forums

Special Anniversary Mechanism

• Outstanding projects may be considered for investment support from BOE’s industrial chain or innovation funds.

Register by 30 June 2025.