New Century Elite Development Programme 2026
Supporting the below United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:支持以下聯合國可持續發展目標：支持以下联合国可持续发展目标：
About the programme
Since 1998, the New Century Elite Development Programme has brought together over 2,000 outstanding university students from around the world. Now in its 24th edition, KCC co-presents this year's programme with the School of Communication at Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, for the first time structured as a full entrepreneurship competition. You're not just a participant. You're a founder in the making.
Eligibility
If you are a full-time university or postgraduate student at any university worldwide, you are eligible to apply. Students from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are all welcome. Team members do not need to be from the same institution.
Flow
Part 1: First Round
Participate individually only. The first round is conducted in the form of an interview.
Part 2: Final
A total of 60 students who pass the first-round interviews will advance to the finals. The organizers will regroup shortlisted students from different countries and regions into teams of 5–6 members, with each team assigned a mentor.
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