Core Points - The China International College Students Innovation Competition (2025) finals were held in Zhengzhou, Henan from the 13th to the 15th, with Tsinghua University winning the championship for their project on "Next-Generation General Models and Intelligent Agent Ecosystems Based on Brain-like Architecture" [1] - Zhejiang University secured the runner-up position with their project "Yizhi Intelligent - AI Large Model Interactive Marketing Service Industry Leader" [1] - Four projects received third place: The Chinese University of Hong Kong's "Light-speed Intelligent Connection - Neuromorphic Optical Processor for Next-Generation Data Center Interconnection," Nanjing University of Science and Technology's "Light Shield - High-Speed Cable Electromagnetic Shielding Membrane for AI Training," and projects from Oxford University and Nanyang Technological University [1] Event Overview - The competition was co-hosted by the Ministry of Education and 11 other departments, along with the People's Government of Henan Province, and organized by Zhengzhou University and the Zhengzhou Municipal Government [1] - Since its launch in April, the competition attracted 6.19 million projects and 24.43 million participants from 161 countries and regions [1] - This year, the competition aligned with national strategic needs by adding five new project categories: "Low-altitude Economy," "Biotechnology," "Quantum Technology," "New Energy," and "New Materials" [1] International Expansion - The competition introduced a Hong Kong and Macau regional contest for the first time and expanded its global reach by hosting seven regional competitions in Europe, Africa, and other locations [2] - During the event, the World College Students Innovation Conference was held, releasing the "World College Students Innovation Index Report (2025)" and the "Innovation Code in the Era of Smart Education: World College Students Innovation Development Report (2025)" [2]

Group 1 - The China International College Students Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (2025) concluded in Zhengzhou, Henan, with participation from 161 countries and regions, totaling 6.19 million projects and 24.43 million participants [1][2] - A total of 4,720 projects made it to the finals, with Tsinghua University winning the championship for their project on a brain-like architecture for next-generation general models and intelligent agents [2][4] - The competition also facilitated resource connections between students and industry parks, leading to investment intentions of approximately 9 billion yuan for outstanding projects [6] Group 2 - The competition featured an exhibition of excellent projects, providing a platform for global students to learn from each other and innovate [7] - An innovative product showcased was a rare earth metal ceramic composite cutter ring developed by Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, which improved hardness by over 20% while reducing costs by about 30% compared to traditional cutter rings [7][9] - The competition expanded its reach by hosting seven regional contests in Europe, Africa, and other locations for the first time this year [9]