SHANGHAI, February 13th 2026 —— CIC, a leading professional consulting firm serving the entire investment and financing lifecycle, announced today the upcoming 4th CIC Annual Summit, also known as CIC Heat List Awards Ceremony on April 17th 2026, following the January release of its 4th Annual Heat List.
The list, honoring 100 unlisted innovative enterprises across 10 high-growth technology, life science and consumer sectors, has emerged as a key reference for global investment and financing circles, with its industry trend analysis and high-potential enterprise selection gaining widespread attention.
Launched in January, the 4th CIC Heat List evaluates enterprises via a proprietary methodology blending quantitative metrics (revenue growth, R&D investment, financing scale) and qualitative assessments (technological uniqueness, ESG practices, global competitiveness). Spanning Smart Computing, Advanced Manufacturing, Embodied AI, Future Mobility, AI SaaS, Green Technology, Advanced Therapies, Frontier Medical Diagnostics, Quality Living and Joy Economy.
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“Against the backdrop of escalating global tarriffs and geopolitical tensions, CIC Heat List is a bridge connecting unlisted enterprises with intrinsic value with the global investment community,” said Glenn Hou, Founding Partner of CIC, “ The April CIC Heat List Awards Ceremony will turn this list into actionable synergy, further linking science, education, industry and global capital resources. We aim to enable rising stars from high-growth sectors to access global capital markets and foster practical tech, industrial and capital partnerships across borders.”
About CIC
CIC is a professional consulting firm offering tailored end-to-end support across the full investment and financing lifecycle. The firm boasts a world-leading track record in guiding landmark first-in-sector IPOs across global markets, alongside unrivaled reach and in-depth coverage capabilities across specialized niche market segments.
CIC helps enterprises refine scalable business models and craft compelling capital narratives to enable seamless access to global capital markets, while serving as a trusted due diligence partner to investment institutions. It delivers granular industry insights and direct access to subject matter experts, empowering clients to identify high-value opportunities and mitigate critical risks effectively.
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