国赛开启：超万名博士后竞逐AI、机器人风口，42家创投入场

Core Insights - The third National Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition is taking place in Quanzhou, Fujian, showcasing the largest and most comprehensive event since the establishment of the postdoctoral system in China 40 years ago [1][2] Group 1: Competition Highlights - This year's competition features a more focused track setting, addressing key core technologies and common challenges in industrial development, with 4 categories and 7 tracks, including new projects in artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy conservation [2] - The competition includes four main categories: Innovation Competition, Entrepreneurship Competition, Overseas (Belt and Road) Competition, and Challenge Announcement Competition, with tracks covering various sectors such as information technology, high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy, and biomedicine [2] Group 2: Participation and Growth - A total of 8,006 postdoctoral projects have registered for the competition, with 36,000 participants, marking increases of 29% and 44% respectively compared to the previous edition [3] - The Innovation Competition attracted 4,988 projects, a 13.23% increase, while the Entrepreneurship Competition saw 763 projects, a growth of 54.77% [3] - The overseas participation has doubled, with 6,449 overseas young talents registering 1,361 projects, reflecting a 111.66% increase from the last competition [3][4] Group 3: Networking and Opportunities - During the finals, various activities will be held to promote the transformation of postdoctoral innovation achievements, including talent recruitment and thematic exchanges [4] - A total of 553 units are participating in on-site exchanges, including 31 provinces and 14 independent postdoctoral stations, along with 42 venture capital institutions [4] - The innovation and entrepreneurship achievements will be showcased by 188 units, and 1,593 positions for doctoral/postdoctoral candidates have been offered by 237 employers [4]