To cultivate students’ innovation and entrepreneurship mindset, strengthen practical capabilities, broaden horizons, and spark enthusiasm for scientific and technological innovation, SEM held the fourth session of its “Jingcui Innovation & Entrepreneurship” lecture series on the evening of November 12 in Donghuan 201. Meng Zhaogang, Deputy Party Secretary of SEM, and Lun Xiaoya (Class Marketing 2202) were invited to share their experience related to China’s three major innovation and entrepreneurship competitions. The session was hosted by Feng Yicheng.
At the beginning of the lecture, Meng outlined the foundational logic of innovation and entrepreneurship education from five dimensions: background support, problem identification, solution design, model refinement, and implementation planning. He noted that while project novelty and technical sophistication matter, students should also align their ideas with national policy priorities and real market needs—accurately identifying problems, proposing feasible solutions, optimizing the business model, and ultimately translating plans into market-ready outcomes. He then introduced the key features and distinctions of the three major competitions, providing a detailed overview of competition planning and the value of participation, offering students clear policy guidance and strategic direction.
Lun Xiaoya shared practical insights on competition selection, preparation strategies, and teamwork. She emphasized that participation helps students enhance core competencies and strengthen employability. Regarding effective preparation, she introduced multiple information channels and methods for organizing team collaboration. She encouraged cross-disciplinary team formation to leverage complementary strengths and build highly competitive projects. She also highlighted that competitions can expand professional networks and accelerate personal growth, motivating students to engage proactively, sharpen problem-solving skills through practice, and lay a solid foundation for further study and career development.
The successful delivery of this session not only deepened students’ understanding of the three major competitions and refreshed their innovation-and-entrepreneurship thinking, but also created an efficient platform for exchange and learning. The lecture provided targeted empowerment, supporting students in pursuing sustained progress in future innovation practice and writing a vibrant chapter of youth development.
