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HNSE Asia AI Hardware Battle 2025 Adds Japan Retail Showcase for Top 10 Winners; Application Deadline Extended to July 12
LINGSHUI, China, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The organizers of the HaiNan-Southeast Asia AI Hardware Battle (HNSE AHB) are pleased to announce an expanded prize package for this year's competition and an extended deadline for entries. Organized by TechNode and TNGlobal, and presented by Lingshui Li Autonomous County Development Group Holdings Limited, the competition will now award each of the Top 10 winners a minimum two-week in-store showcase at select CCC Group retail outlets across Japan, including the iconic Tsutaya Books chain. This retail opportunity is powered by the Japan-based crowdfunding platform GREEN FUNDING, which is now a strategic partner of HNSE AHB, further strengthening the program's bridge between Asian hardware innovation and global consumer markets. The new retail benefit extends HNSE AHB's original incentives, which already include round-trip airfare to the Grand Finale in Hainan on July 26, 2025, booth exhibition passes at the "Tech Meets Art" Festival, global media exposure, and investor matchmaking opportunities. HNSE AHB now gives founders direct access to Japan's influential tech-lifestyle audience. CCC Group operates more than 800 Tsutaya stores, widely regarded as design-forward cultural hubs that attract early adopters and trend watchers. Products selected for the showcase must (1) confirm a campaign launch on the GREEN FUNDING platform, (2) clear GREEN FUNDING's internal screening process, and (3) meet CCC Group's scheduling criteria for store category fit and campaign timeline. Store locations and display periods will be determined at GREEN FUNDING's discretion, ensuring that each product is matched to the most suitable Tsutaya venue. Full terms and conditions are available from the HNSE AHB organizing team. "By combining the creative reach of GREEN FUNDING with the cultural influence of Tsutaya Books, we are offering founders an end-to-end pathway from prototype to Japanese consumers in record time," said Dr. Gang Lu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the TechNode Group. "This is exactly the kind of market-entry catalyst our competition was designed to deliver." Japan remains a leading global market for consumer technology, yet localization hurdles—ranging from language to retail distribution—can be a hurdle for overseas startups. GREEN FUNDING, founded in 2011 and owned by the CCC Group, is recognized as one of Japan's top crowdfunding portals for creative tech gadgets. Its promotion of hardware campaigns through both digital backer communities and physical Tsutaya stores has proven highly effective in driving early sales and media coverage. Key dates: applications are extended to July 12, 2025, while on-site finals take place July 26, 2025 in Lingshui, Hainan, followed by the award ceremony on July 27, 2025. Eligible teams—startups and established firms alike—must present an AI-driven hardware product that has reached at least the prototype stage and fits one of HNSE AHB's focus sectors, including smart home, wearables, smart vehicles, robotics, and VR/AR. With GREEN FUNDING now a strategic partner, HNSE AHB offers what we believe is an unparalleled launchpad: pitch in Hainan, secure investor backing, and debut in Japan's most celebrated lifestyle bookstores—all within the same summer. The countdown to the application deadline has begun; we look forward to welcoming the region's brightest hardware talents to the stage. Interested innovators can apply via the registration link on the official event page at scan the QR code in the poster, or contact elliesoo@ for further guidance. For any questions regarding this release, please contactContact Person: Ellie SooPhone Number: N/A Email: elliesoo@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TNGlobal
Korea Herald
21-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
HNSE Asia AI Hardware Battle 2025 opens call for entries, offering full sponsorship to Grand Finale in Hainan, China
LINGSHUI, China, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 edition of the Hainan-Southeast Asia AI Hardware Battle (HNSE AHB) is now officially open for registration. HNSE AHB is presented by Lingshui Li Autonomous County Development Group Holdings Limited and organized by TechNode and TNGlobal. As the flagship competition of the Hainan-Southeast Lingshui Tech & Art Festival, the HNSE AHB invites startups and established companies alike to showcase their most promising AI hardware innovations on a global stage. The competition aims to bridge smart hardware development with artistic expression and international business collaboration. With a strong emphasis on integrating AI-driven hardware into consumer and industrial sectors, the program supports participants through capital access, media visibility, and ecosystem integration, positioning Hainan as the first stop for smart hardware companies aiming to expand globally. "We are proud to co-organize the HNSE AI Hardware Battle with Lingshui as part of our mission to bridge global innovation ecosystems," said Dr. Gang Lu, Founder of TechNode. "By combining technology with art and entrepreneurship, this competition not only showcases technical excellence but also nurtures future-facing solutions that can thrive on a global stage." Timeline overview Participants in the regional competitions stand a chance to win a fully sponsored trip to Hainan to compete in the Grand Finale. The top 10 finalists from each region will be flown to China and will receive access passes to the HNSE Tech & Art Festival, booth exhibition opportunities, investor networking, and global media exposure. The competition focuses on high-potential projects in Smart Homes, Wearables, Smart Vehicles, Robotics, Smart Medical Devices, Smart Cities, VR/AR, Educational Tech, and Marine Agriculture Technology, among others. Entrants must be legally registered companies with an original product that has reached at least the prototype stage and shows commercial promise. Each team must deliver a 3-minute pitch in English followed by a 3-minute Q&A with judges. Finalists will be named HNSE STARs – Hainan-Southeast Tech AI Rising Stars, with exclusive benefits including government-backed localization support, and continued promotion through innovation networks across Asia. The event is part of the broader Hainan-Southeast Lingshui Tech & Art Festival, which celebrates innovation at the intersection of technology, music, film, gaming, and visual arts. The festival will feature concerts, drone shows, art installations, esports, and more, creating a vibrant atmosphere for showcasing next-generation technologies.
