The achievement release event of first Embodied Intelligence Professional Competition is held in Xiamen. [Photo/WeChat account of Xiamen FTZ]

The achievement release event of first Embodied Intelligence Professional Competition, part of the 14th China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in Xiamen on Sept 25. 

The event received support from academicians and experts, attracted active participation from enterprise representatives and industry professionals, and featured the release of significant industrial achievements, the announcement of competition awards, and the promotion of cooperative agreements.

The competition was launched in July. With over 300 teams registering for the competition, 22 teams stood out after intense contests. Their projects spanned diverse fields such as industrial manufacturing, healthcare and wellness, and home services. 

Award-winning teams will receive support including precise connections to industry resources and opportunities to participate in high-end industry conferences.

The release ceremony of the "Embodied AI Industry Map (2025)". [Photo/WeChat account of Xiamen FTZ]

The event featured the release of two key industry achievements: the "Embodied AI Industry Map (2025)" and the "Embodied AI Assessment Framework". 

The map systematically outlines the core segments of the industry chain across "infrastructure–technical services–product services–industry applications". The assessment framework covers four core dimensions: "system R&D support, intelligent system technologies, system integration, and system applications".

The signing ceremony of the fund framework agreement. [Photo/WeChat account of Xiamen FTZ]

The event also built an integrated "scientific innovation + competition + fund + base" development ecosystem. The Xiamen Free Trade Zone Leading Future Venture Investment Fund was officially unveiled, providing capital support for innovative enterprises in the industry. Additionally, an embodied AI incubation accelerator was officially established.