929 Challenge

Building bridges between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries

Registration deadline: 10th October 2025

330,000 MOP

in total prizes!

929 Challenge

Building bridges between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries

Registration deadline: September 2025

280,000+ MOP

in total prizes!

929 Challenge

Building bridges between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries

Registration deadline: 10th October 2025

330,000 MOP

in total prizes!

What is the 929 challenge?

A startup competition focused on building bridges between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, through sustainability-oriented business.  The core objective of the 929 Challenge is to catalyze startup ideas that forge impactful connections between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.

2 Week Bootcamp

Teams will participate in a 2-week online bootcamp from 7pm to 9pm (GMT +*8) to get insights on the business opportunities between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Pitch Deck Submission

Teams will submit a pitch deck that promotes sustainability and cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Judges Evaluation

Mentors will provide guidance and feedback to the Teams. After submitting the pitch decks, the best projects will be shortlisted for the finals according to the scores from judges.

Winning Teams

The 3 winning teams will receive a total of $30,000 USD in monetary prizes and $4,000 USD prize in-kind services from Alibaba cloud services.

2025 929 Challenge Finalists

Startups

Azores Life Science - Portugal
Byonlynk - Portugal
Complear - Portugal
Dermamatica - Portugal
Manycontent - Brazil
Phycolabs - Brazil
Scubic - Portugal
Xa Nene - Mozambique

Universities

Agropower Solutions - Hong Kong University
Algabiotec - University of Porto
Blue Bridge - Donguan University of Technology
Champion - Macau University of Science & Technology
Chuxia Deng Group - University of Macau
Energy Aegis - Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University
Juma Lab - CESUPA
Ming Li Feng - City University of Macau

Top 50 High Potential Awards

Agriview
Alphaer
Azores Life Science
Balvia Ecosystems
BEDEV
blueOASIS
ByonLink (byonteam)
Chengdu Nidun
Technology Co., Ltd.
Complear
Dermamatica
Edupoch
FutureTemp

Immersiv Studios
Luckie Tech
MakasiStore
Manycontent
Phycolabs
PISSAMALA
SCUBIC
SILU Sino-Lusophone Dealroom
Tech by Tech (AngolaID)
Tidewise
Virtuleap
Windcredible
XA NENE, LDA

AgroPower Solutions
AI-Biock. Apiculture Rurual Revit
Algabiotec
Blue Bridge
Brain-Computer Future
CardioRisk AI
Champion
Chuxia Deng Group
ClowEro
Energy Aegis
FrontGuard IntelliCore
Glacier Wisdom

GreenLeaf EnergyMz
Hand Function Impairment
Rehabilitation
Juma.Lab
Kilowatu Power
Ming Li Feng
Mozdry Lab
OxyFresh Materials
PocketCV
Ridehub
Sangu China Air Planting
SkySight Team
TEAM ultraspace

2024 929 Challenge Winners

The finals for the 2024 edition of the 929 Challenge was held Saturday, 
9th November 2024 at Forum Macau, Rua Sul de Entre Lagos.

Startup Category

University Category

2022 929 Challenge Winners

The finals for the 2022 edition of the 929 Challenge was held on
29th October 2022 at the World Trade Center, Macao

University Category

Startup Category

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Special Administrative Regions

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Portuguese Speaking Countries

The 929 competition is a two-week intensive program that will turn fresh ideas into high-potential business through a set of bootcamps. Teams will define, validate and develop a sustainable business model under the Lean Startup methodology.

The bootcamp program will be delivered online and provide a dynamic environment, networking opportunities, and knowledge work flow. The bootcamp includes talks and mentoring sessions designed to support the different stages of your business idea.

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