the china finals of the "unicorn kingdom: uk technology pathfinder award" came to an end, and two chinese companies were shortlisted for the global semi-finals
2024-09-23
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the china finals of the "unicorn kingdom: uk pathfinder award" (hereinafter referred to as the "pathfinder award") initiated by the british government have recently come to an end. among more than 400 scale-up companies worldwide, westwell technology and leekr technology have won unanimous recognition from the judges in the china finals and will represent china in the next round of global semi-finals.
the pathfinder award is based on the success of the uk technology rocket award and is the first global technology award launched by the uk government. the award opened applications to global growth companies, including china, in april this year.xijing technologyandli kescience and technologyrespectivelypeopleartificial intelligenceandconnected autonomous driving technologyit stood out in the field and won the championship in china.
the two winning chinese companies will compete with other national champions online in october for the finals. the winner of the pathfinder award will receive a tailor-made trip to the uk by the department for business and trade, including meetings with leading industry and government experts, invitations to vip events and business receptions, and personalized support from the department for business and trade's global entrepreneur program, a program designed to support the growth and development of uk-based companies.
the total value of the uk's technology industry has exceeded $1 trillion. the number of unicorns in the uk has exceeded the sum of france and germany, and many technology companies have chosen the uk as an important market for their overseas expansion. the pathfinder award is an excellent opportunity for technology growth companies to join the uk's booming technology industry.
british trade envoy to china, nilesLewis Neal) express:
“i would like to extend my sincere congratulations to xijing technology and liker technology. i am impressed by the mature business plans and determination of these two companies to enter the international market in the china finals.
it is great to see many chinese technology growth companies apply for the 'unicorn kingdom: uk science and technology pathfinder award'. this award provides chinese technology companies with the opportunity to showcase their innovation and potential, allowing the uk to work with technology expanders with a more international perspective and allow them to participate in this exciting journey of growth and success. " (xianning news network)
