Techlink Challenge 2020

European and Israeli companies, with Smart Sensing Technologies relevant for Smart Home and Appliances, are invited to apply and submit their applications. We welcome entrepreneurs in idea or research stage as well as companies with MVP or mature products, to challenge us with new and innovative applications and solutions. Relevant applications will be reviewed and evaluated by Haier's experts. The 10 best applicants will present their technologies to a jury panel of Haier's experts.

Pitching event conducted successfully with 9 startups from 6 countries virtually presented their Smart Home technologies in front of 9 Haier Jury members from 4 countries.

Haier Smart Home is the leading global home appliances and consumer electronics company headquartered in Qingdao, China. With eight global brands – Haier, GE Appliances, Candy, Hoover, Fisher & Paykel, Aqua, Casarte and Leader - Haier designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart home appliances including refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, ovens, water heaters, and small domestic appliances.

17-12-2020

Techlink Challenge 2020 pitch event

20-11-2020

Applications Date Extended

31-10-2020

End of 1st. batch applications

05-10-2020

Techlink Challenge Launched

In addition to the opportunity of implementing your idea with Haier Smart Products, the best 10 applications will receive fully sponsored visits* (travel and accommodation expenses will be paid by Haier) to Haier’s global headquarters in Qingdao, China, where you will have the opportunity to meet your counterparts at Haier’s global product lines. The visit will take place during Haier’s annual Global R&D Summit in March 2021.

*Visit subject to Covid-19 Health Regulations.