Guided by market applications, the competition provides participating teams with tangible market opportunities from the scenario‑based application perspective. Focusing on the embodied intelligence industry and leveraging Changshu’s manufacturing foundation, it guides innovators into core scenarios of the real economy. The emphasis is on advancing intelligent agents' capabilities in autonomous perception, intelligent decision‑making, and physical interaction across broad fields such as industrial manufacturing and public services. Furthermore, by releasing the Changshu City Opportunity List for the Innovative Development of the Embodied Intelligent Robotics Industry, the competition precisely identifies opportunities for industrial cooperation and scenario implementation.

The competition’s organizers, supporters, and partners include leading domestic and international universities, research institutes, and industry associations. Featuring three competition zones—overseas, domestic, and online—spanning six core innovation hubs, it connects global technological, production, and supply‑chain resources. It also brings together resources from Suzhou/Changshu’s ecosystem of “anchor enterprises, innovative SMEs, research institutions, and pilot platforms,” forming a global collaborative innovation model that covers “demand identification – R&D – verification – mass production.”

Comprehensive funding support for settled projects. The competition offers up to RMB 100 million in total support. Projects establishing a presence in Changshu can gain priority access to industrial parks, anchor enterprises, and supply‑chain resources; connect with global industry funds and investment institutions for equity financing and government subsidies; and are eligible for Changshu’s talent programs, which provide support for residency, housing, children’s education, and more.

Low‑cost innovation and development. The competition fosters a closed‑loop “R&D – pilot testing – application” ecosystem, providing full‑spectrum testing and certification services, including core performance tests and safety function evaluations. It offers access to an industrial internet platform simulation environment, precision manufacturing laboratories, and intelligent sensor calibration centers, delivering nano‑level processing and core component calibration services. A 5G full‑scenario testing environment and a digital twin simulation platform are also provided, along with explosion‑proof/water‑resistant testing cabins to meet diverse technical verification needs.

Convenience in both production and life. In collaboration with the Changshu Municipal Government, the competition offers OPC teams a convenient production‑living ecosystem. Benefits include rent reduction, ready‑to‑move‑in facilities, free shared workspaces, and open‑access resources, creating a “10‑minute” work‑life circle. Additionally, Changshu’s 2,000 designated‑scale manufacturing enterprises provide a cost‑effective “half‑hour” production support network.

The competition collaborates with platforms such as the Ivy Talent Harbor to deliver one‑stop entrepreneurial services. It facilitates technology exchange groups and startup mentorship, builds a vibrant talent community, and provides round‑the‑clock, full‑chain, and end‑to‑end support for participants.