Established in 2017 by four seniors at BCIS, Avenir is a business competition aiming to encourage and inspire secondary school students worldwide to develop innovative business plans. The competition aims to cultivate the participants' skills in entrepreneurship, social enterprise thinking, positive networking, and allows them to receive critical feedback from business professionals as well as getting a chance to delve into the field.

Avenir elevates secondary school students' ideas by fostering an innovative mindset and offering numerous prizes and resources. Engaging in Avenir requires participants to be collaborative and conduct thorough market research in industries, practice and enhance public speaking skills, and build confidence in presenting arguments as a team. Students participate in this program and develop solutions to pressing challenges. 

Avenir aims towards envisioning future businesses that work for the good of all & the sustainable development of the world.

Avenir 2025 Theme: Inclusive Innovation

Dear Young Entrepreneurs,

This year, we encourage you to base your ideas around the concept of Inclusive Innovation for a sustainable future. Inclusive innovation is a model for businesses to develop ideas, technologies, and systems with specific objectives that prioritize sustainability and equity. It's about creating solutions that work for everyone, especially those left out, while also keeping the planet in mind.

Inclusive innovation, whether through novel ideas or the iteration of existing products, fosters progress that supports both society and the environment.

This approach is vital in the present era. Inclusive innovation addresses urgent issues like climate change, increasing social inequalities, and the depletion of natural resources. By prioritizing equity and sustainability, it creates pathways for long-term progress in an increasingly complex and diverse world.

Avenir 2025 Timeline:

• Registration & Submission Open: November 2024 - March 2025

• Workshop & Advice: March 2025

• Competition: April 19th & 20th, 2025

Cost of Entry per person:

• 260 RMB for Early Bird Deadline (before February 14, 2025)

• 360 RMB for Regular Registration Deadline (before March 14, 2025, 11:59 PM)

• Payment due on March 21st, 2025

• *6% additional charge if you require a Fapiao.

Registration is open now for any teams that wish to register for Avenir 2025 and confirmation of your participation in the competition will be sent once we have reviewed your Registration Survey filled out in the link: https://forms.office.com/r/L4r3G53ME3cl

Avenir 2025 Rules:

Each Avenir submission and presentation represents an original work that has been created by a team of 2- 4 secondary school students from Grade 8-12.

Two Divisions:

Junior division: G8-9 | Senior division: G10-12

Team members have the authority to submit/present their original work by virtue of their ownership of the content (or the expressed permission of any non-participating content owners). The submission/presentation does not disclose any third-party intellectual property or violate any existing copyright protections.

The Avenir organizing team maintains sole discretion to interpret, modify or eliminate any of the competition’s rules, terms, and conditions at any time and without notice. That said, the primary purpose of the Avenir rules, terms, and conditions is to provide equality of opportunity while also promoting a positive and impactful learning experience for all participants.

If you are interested in participating in Avenir 2025, either as a sponsor, speaker, mentor, or judge, please email us at avenir@bcis.cn or erica.wang@bcis.cn

Questions? Email us at avenir@bcis.cn