2025 Emerging Technology Companies T30&30 Selection

Forbes China has officially kicked off its inaugural "2025 Emerging Technology Companies T30&30 Selection," a prestigious initiative aimed at recognizing up to 60 of China's most promising entrepreneurial firms in cutting-edge sectors. The selection process, announced earlier this year, pays tribute to the "adventurers" driving innovation amid global challenges and intensifying competition.

The program, accessible via the dedicated platform at https://www.fcompany.cn/t30, invites nominations and applications from private-sector tech companies demonstrating exceptional technological breakthroughs, market influence, and alignment with future industry trends. With a focus on entrepreneurial agility rather than state-backed giants, the T30&30 seeks to highlight firms that embody courage, resilience, and strategic wisdom in navigating economic headwinds.

"Forbes China has long been committed to chronicling the pioneers shaping progress," the official announcement states. "In an era of shifting global trade dynamics and rapid digital transformation, these emerging tech companies represent the vanguard of China's innovation ecosystem—turning challenges into opportunities for breakthrough growth."

Key Focus Areas and Criteria

The selection emphasizes:

• Core Innovation: Companies with proprietary technologies in fields like AI, biotechnology, clean energy, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.

• Market Disruption: Proven scalability, revenue potential, and ability to expand globally despite geopolitical tensions.

• Forward-Looking Impact: Contributions to efficiency gains, sustainability, and new economic "tracks" in a post-growth slowdown landscape.

Notable trends highlighted include the rise of open-source AI models and hardware innovations addressing supply chain vulnerabilities. The process involves rigorous evaluation by Forbes China's editorial team and industry experts, with quantitative metrics (e.g., patents, funding) and qualitative assessments (e.g., disruption potential).

As of now, the application and review phase is underway, with the final T30&30 list expected to be unveiled later in 2025 or early 2026. This annual initiative aims to provide a global stage for winners, fostering investor connections and inspiring the broader entrepreneurial community.

Strategic Partnership

The selection is supported by FGV Co., Ltd. as the exclusive strategic partner, underscoring a commitment to amplifying Asia-Pacific innovation narratives through the Forbes platform.

In a year marked by rebounding venture capital and heightened focus on tech self-reliance, the T30&30 launch signals optimism for China's emerging players. As one teaser on the site notes, standout contenders could include rising stars from clusters like Hangzhou's AI ecosystem.

For more details, application guidelines, or to submit a nomination, visit https://www.fcompany.cn/t30. Stay tuned for updates on the final honorees.