Core Insights - The HICOOL2025 Global Entrepreneurship Competition semi-finals successfully concluded, featuring 862 entrepreneurial projects from around the world, with 497 from overseas and 365 from local participants [1] - The competition showcased a high level of international participation, with 1,422 participants, including 311 from top 30 QS world universities, and over 70% holding master's degrees or higher, while approximately 40% were PhD holders [1] - The semi-finals highlighted innovative projects in cutting-edge technology, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and deep market insights [5] Group 1 - The competition awarded 68 third prizes, 84 excellence awards, and 48 projects advanced to the finals, which will take place in Beijing [1] - The event featured participants from 43 countries and regions, with 167 foreign contestants making up 12% of the semi-finalists, underscoring the global influence of the competition [1] - The projects presented included advancements in AI and robotics, with notable contributions from international teams, such as a brain-computer interface AI system and modular medical robots [3] Group 2 - Over 170 judges from investment, industry, and technical fields participated in the evaluation process, noting the projects' technological breakthroughs and innovative depth [5] - The finals will offer 12 first prizes and 36 second prizes, along with various support services for winning projects, including residency, education, healthcare, and social insurance benefits in Beijing [5] - HICOOL aims to create a comprehensive entrepreneurial ecosystem through a one-stop service model, enhancing support for entrepreneurs and accelerating project development [5][7]