"Innovation today is more than technology. It's also about responsibility and long-term impact." — Prof. Frank Bournois, CEIBS Co-President (European).

Welcome to the INNOVATEChina 2026 Grand Finale. Founded by China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and organised by the CEIBS MBA Programme and InnoLab, this prestigious international competition has become a hallmark of global business innovation.

This year, we are honored to partner with Michelin China (Title Sponsor) and Roland Berger (Strategic Knowledge Partner) to challenge the next generation of leaders to solve real-world sustainability issues.

In this video:

• Prof. Frank Bournois (CEIBS): Discusses the shift toward "People, Profit, and Planet" and the need for solutions that balance economic performance with social responsibility.
• Jay Wu & Johnson Zhang (Michelin China): Explain how Michelin integrates ESG into its "All Sustainable Strategy" and why innovation is the DNA of their 2030 transformation.
• Prof. Zhang Lingling (CEIBS): Highlights how INNOVATEChina serves as a global ecosystem for stakeholders and young talent to collaborate.
• Student Leadership: INNOVATEchina 2026 organisers Tynnie Gao, Sue Zhu, and April Xie share how the platform bridges global innovators with China’s dynamic market.

The Competition by the Numbers:

• 8 Finalist teams
• 66 Original entries
• 219 Contestants from 32 countries and regions
• 4 Months of intensive mentorship and strategic development

Join us as these finalists take the stage on the CEIBS Shanghai campus to pitch their strategic solutions for sustainable mobility to a panel of industry experts and academic leaders.

About the CEIBS MBA:

The CEIBS MBA programme is consistently ranked among the best in the world. It offers a unique "China Depth, Global Breadth" perspective, preparing students to lead in an increasingly complex global business landscape.

Learn more about INNOVATEChina here.