On the 12th of April, Zinergy’s project “Advanced Rechargeable Ultra-Thin Flexible Zinc Batteries” was awarded the third prize from the final of the 3rd China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition.   The 3rd China (Shenzhen) Innovation and Entrepreneurship International Competition is closely linked to the industrial development of Shenzhen, which set up the five industry competitions of Internet and mobile internet (information technology), biology and life science, electronic technology, advanced manufacturing, materials and energy (including energy saving and environmental protection). Also, this competition organised the three professional competitions of Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and financial technology.    This competition was officially launched on December 1, 2018. A total of 1,850 projects were registered, which the total number of registrations were increased by 27% year-over-year the highest record achieved this year. In March 2019, the 10 overseas competitions were held in Sydney, Australia, Toronto, Canada, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Japan, Madrid, Sweden, Stockholm, Boston, USA, Silicon Valley, London, United Kingdom. Finally, 137 projects got the opportunities to participate in the finals of the five industry competitions on the 9th and the finals of the three professional competitions on the 10th in Shenzhen. After the finals of the five industry competitions and the three professional competitions, 24 finalist fiercely competed for the final prizes.   

Zinergy UK joined the London, U.K. Division of The Third China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition. Our project “ Advanced Rechargeable Ultra-Thin Flexible Zinc Battery” has won the Second Prize. Our winning team together with other winners from 10 divisions ( Sydney, Toronto, Berlin, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Madrid, Stockholm, Boston, Silicon Valley, London) will attend the final around to compete the final prizes 1.8M RMB in total. China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition aims to integrate innovation and entrepreneurship resources and help foreign innovation and entrepreneurship projects to connect with Chinese hi-tech industrial resources and expand the Chinese market for mutual benefits and win-win results. This competition is open to all foreign innovation and entrepreneurship projects with no restrictions on competitors’ nationality. Bonus of this competition totally reaches RMB 11.2 million, which includes individual bonus up to RMB1.4 million (Government subsidies and venture capital investments are not included). A venture capital pool of RMB 25 billion has been set up by 40 investment institutions, which helps support outstanding projects. Equal opportunities of social investment are going to be distributed via the platform to all participants which are going to be invited to the Conference on International Exchange of Professionals in Shenzhen as well.    

Zinergy UK announced the new flexible and printed 3V Zinc-Carbon series at the Wearable Technology Show (WTS) 2019, which has got a high current capability for applications such as temperature and freshness monitoring for goods as well as asset tracking. Also, the features of highly customisable battery design and mechanical flexibility based on customers’ needs has attracted a lot of attention in the fields of health care, sports and battery solutions.   The 3V Zinc-Carbon series includes 3V1.1, 3V1.2 and 3V 1.3 has achieved the highest technology level for maximum peak current in the current industry; which are 40mA, 50mA and 60mA, which is much better than other products in the market which have maximum peak currents of below 20mA. This key technology strength will particularly promote Zinergy’s products into a leading position in the IoT markets.   The WTS is the largest business and prosumer show featuring cutting edge technology under one roof. It is the biggest and best forum for forming partnerships and developing new businesses across the wearable, smart device and IOT landscape. Over 3,000 delegates, 200 speakers and 150 press came together to exchange views, network and do business this year. The show floor featured cutting edge technology attracting prosumers, distributors and buyers. Also, WTS 2019 showcased technologies across a multitude of fields including – smart home, health care, fashion, fitness, performance sports, enterprise, augmented reality and presents visionary speakers working within the industry to discuss the future of wearables, smart technology and IoT.