1.Introduction:
Focus on real-world applications of AI in the fashion industry by proposing and implementing solutions with clear commercial value or industry-transformative impact, and validating them through pilot projects.
2. Eligible Participants:
Open to technology developers and innovation teams engaged in the development of AI technologies, products, and solutions. AI software or tools released within the past three years are eligible. Individuals, teams (2–5 members), and companies may all participate.
3. Core Task:
Develop innovative technical models and optimize algorithms, or propose forward-looking solution prototypes addressing specific industry challenges, and drive real-world deployment and implementation.
4. Topic Released :
Participants may choose any one of the following thematic directions for creation, or participate across multiple themes; however, separate submissions are required for each selected theme.
• Design: generate editable design files from inspirational inputs.
• Marketing: generate editable marketing advertisements (music and visuals) from product images and scene descriptions.
• Space: generate previewable virtual display space solutions from product images.
• Products: integrate AI with fashion lifestyle to create smart products—eyewear, footwear, accessories, bags, and more.
5. Preliminary Round Submission Requirements:
Business Plan
Please upload a complete business plan (PDF format, 15-25 pages, max. 100MB).
The business plan should include the following core sections:
(1) Project Introduction: Core products/services, problems addressed, and target market.
(2) Competitive Advantages: Technological barriers, market differentiation, cost advantages, etc.
(3) AI Feasibility Analysis: Technical implementation pathways, algorithm selection, and data sources.
(4) AI Maturity Assessment: Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and existing validation or proof-of-concept results.
(5) Team Member Background: Profiles of core team members, relevant experience, and division of responsibilities. (Personnel information should be recorded anonymously by job title.)
(6) Business Model: Revenue model, market entry and promotion strategy, and financial projections.
6. File Naming Conventions
(1) Individual File Naming Format:
Track_Individual Name / Team Name_Work Title_File Type
(2) Compressed File Naming Format :
Track_Individual Name / Team Name_Work Title
7. Final Round Outcome Presentation
In the final round of the Innovation Solution Track, participants are required to present their complete outcomes in the form of an on-site pitch. The presentation shall include a solution presentation session and a live Q&A session with the judging panel.
*For more detailed participation information, please refer to the
Official Rules.
Finalist Stage:
Service Support
Mentor Matching: guidance from brand designers and AI experts.
Workshops and Training: Hands-on AI tool training(online video), and business plan refinement.
Final Round Stage:
Gold Spoonbill Award (1 winner)
1. Cooperation order(s) with leading fashioncompanies
2. One-to-one matchmaking with angelinvestment institutions
3. RMB 50,000 "Volcano Engine Accelerator”service package, plus recommended admissionto the Volcano Engine Accelerator
4. Closed-door pitch roadshow for leading entre-preneurs + display in the core exhibition zone ofthe Competition outcomes exhibition
5. Recommended cooperation order(s) via theBay Area Sustainable Fashion Alliance
6. Gold Spoonbill trophy + certificate
Silver Spoonbill Award (2 winners)
1. Cooperation order(s) with leading fashion companies
2. Matchmaking with angel investmentinstitutions
3. RMB 50,000 "Volcano Engine Accelera-tor" service package
4. Closed-door pitch roadshow for leadingentrepreneurs + display in the standardexhibition zone of the Competitionoutcomes exhibition
5. Recommended cooperation order(s) viathe Bay Area Sustainable Fashion Alliance
6. Silver Spoonbill trophy + certificate
Bronze Spoonbill Award (3 winners)
1. Matchmaking with angel investment in-stitutions
2. RMB 50,000“Volcano Engine Accelera-tor" service package
3. Display in the standard exhibition zone ofthe Competition outcomes exhibition
4. Recommended cooperation order(s) viathe Bay Area Sustainable Fashion Alliance
5. Bronze Spoonbill trophy + certificate
Other Awards
* Excellence Award (4 winners):Awardcertificate + matchmaking with venturecapital institutions
* Finalist Award (10 winners):Awardcertificate + matchmaking with venturecapital institutions
Preliminary Round:
Entries will be evaluated through an online blind review conducted by the judging panel to ensure fairness and impartiality. The top 20 entries from each track will be publicly selected to advance to the final round. The expert judging panel will conduct a comprehensive assessment based on criteria including accuracy of problem diagnosis, commercial value, AI feasibility and creativity.
Final Round:
During the final round, the expert judging panel will conduct on-site evaluations, assessing submissions across dimensions such as problem diagnosis & solution precision, AI innovation & feasibility, commercial implementation & investment potential, as well as team execution & pitch performance.
1. All information provided during registration must be accurate, truthful, and valid. Team names must not contain any sensitive or inappropriate language.
2. All submitted works must comply with relevant national laws, regulations, and industrial policies, and must not infringe upon any third party’s patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or other intellectual property rights. Participants must ensure that all submissions are
original, authentic, accurate, and complete. The creative concepts, technologies, and related intellectual property rights of the submitted works shall remain the property of the
participating individuals or teams.
3. In the event of multiple submissions, the final valid submission shall prevail.
4. Supporting or affiliated organizations related to this Competition are not eligible to participate in this category.