2017 DCIC Introduction
Launched in 2016, the Delta Creativity & Innovation Contest (DCIC) is an international award contest which objectives are:
- Give recognition and business opportunities to PRD companies that excel at creativity and innovation
- Attract creative and innovative Overseas companies to invest in the Pearl River Delta
- Help showcase the new face of the Pearl River Delta to the rest of the world.
(Click here to read the 2016 DCIC Factsheet)
2017 DCIC Organigram
Event Organisers
DCIC is organised by San Jiao Ling, an international PR & Marketing agency based in South China. For the second year in a row, the event is co-organised by SSGKC, a joint project between the Guangdong Provincial Government and Singapore.
Organising Committee
Event organisers, business associations, local governments, private companies, KOLs and some of the event sponsors.
Its main duty is to help select and filter the successful applicants.
Jury Boards
Consul-Generals, local government representatives, corporate representatives, VC representatives, KOLs and some of the Organising Committee members.
Contest Participants
Startups and companies that are based in the Pearl River Delta, as well as Overseas companies wishing to invest in the Pearl River Delta.
2017 DCIC Rundown
Till 15th August: Applicants Registration
Companies apply under one of the 8 different business categories: Architecture & Urban Development, Cultural & Creative, Incubators & Accelerators, Information Technology, Medical & Biotechnology, New Energy & Clean Technology, Smart Technology, Tourism & Entertainment.
On 15th September: Participants Selection
At the Deliberation / Press Conference, the Organising Committee selects up to 30 participants for each of the 8 business categories.
On 16th October: Nominees Announcement
Following the Jury Boards evaluation, for each of the 8 business categories, the top 5 companies are invited to join the award ceremony, without being told their rank.
On 10th November: Winners Celebration
There are 8 Jury awards, 1 for each of the 8 business categories. There are also 8 cross-category Public awards. The 16 awards are presented on Friday 10th November at the Award Ceremony Gala Dinner (exact venue to be confirmed)
2017 DCIC Contest Participants
If you wish to take part in the 2017 DCIC, please note:
- Your startup / company needs to be based in the Pearl River Delta
- Overseas companies wishing to invest in the Pearl River Delta can also apply
- There are no application fee, no hidden fee, the whole contest is totally free of charge
- You have until the 15th August to fill in your application form
(Click here to download the 2017 DCIC Application Form)
2017 DCIC Sponsorship Opportunities
Supporting Sponsorships
You wish to gain visibility and promote your services to the numerous businesses and decision makers that are involved with DCIC.
Angel Sponsorships
Your company revolves around creativity and innovation and you wish to hold a central place in DCIC. One of your top executives joins our Organising Committee.
Patron Sponsorships
You are a regional leader in one of the 8 DCIC business categories. You wish to expose this leadership and create a network with entities with a similar business scope. Your CEO joins one of our Jury Boards.
Title Sponsorship
In addition to all benefits listed and the event title itself, you wish to have a DCIC related tailored-made marketing campaign.
(Click here to read the Comparative Sponsorship Benefits)
For more information
Please visit our website:
www.dcic.asia