We are the Leading Singapore-China Cross-Border Accelerator
About XNode
EnterpriseSG’s Partner for Shanghai & Shenzhen
XNode is Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partner for China to help Singapore technology startups and SMEs set up, test-bed and commercialise their solutions, or co-innovate with partners in Shanghai and Shenzhen. Through a series of highly-customised programmes and activities, XNode grants you access to the Chinese market, including potential investors, partners, customers and talent resources.
Global Innovation Alliance Program for Shanghai & Shenzhen
Tailored Program for Shanghai and Shenzhen
Foster business collaboration with local Chinese companies in market
Actual Business people who will also act as your mentor or EIR during the course of your program
Dedicated Acceleration Manager to be your legs on the ground
Our Ecosystem Partners
Expand Your Tech Startup to China With XNode
7+ Years of Expertise in Innovation and Cross-Border Acceleration
Proven Know-How of Corporate Innovation in the Industry
Structured Program in the Market
Deepest Knowledge in the Innovation Market
Best-Connected Accelerator in China
Track Records
With a network of over 200,000 startups, XNode has helped to raise more than $152M in total funding. We've orchestrated 350+ events, drawing in a vibrant community of over 50,000 participants. Our impact spans borders, with 200+ successful cross-border meetings. We've also set up landing pads with six countries: Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Italy, and Singapore.
In 2018 and 2019 (pre-Covid), XNode accelerated a total of
73 cross-border scale-ups
410 top-notch Chinese startups
60+ corporates
What Startups and Partners Say About US
“The XNode team understood our requirements well and were able to identify the right companies to speak with as well as provided valuable background information of the network and why we are meeting them and the opportunity to be had.
The XNode team displayed great professionalism, went above and beyond what was expected by providing expert analysis and strategy, sitting in meetings and pushing to actionable outcomes with potential clients.”
— ALVINDER SINGH S/O SUKHDEV SINGH, CEO, VISIONARY SCHOOLMEN PTE. LTD (XNode’s August Cohort to Shanghai & Shenzhen)
“XNode Team has displayed great dynamism in managing, organizing and executing the events smoothly. It gave us great insights of cross boarders business landscape and paved opportunities with potential collaborative partners. And XNode is a valuable top list of recommended GIA for other Singapore tech startups and SMEs.”
— Allyson Shee, CEO, Aquila Nova (XNode’s August Cohort to Shanghai & Shenzhen)
“Meeting parties were appropriately selected; Site visits in Suzhou were good; Help from-assigned officers was excellent, especially Ella Gao and Alex Shi from Shanghai office and Felicia Ong from Singapore office.
It is recommended because I could not have done any better if I tried to recce the market by my own efforts. It would be useful to have a list of all industry sectors where X-Node has good contacts.”
— Robert Fu, CEO, CellWave Technologies Pte Ltd (XNode’s August Cohort to Shanghai & Suzhou)
Latest Events from XNode
XNode Singapore with our April cohort of startup founders in Guangzhou
SG Start-up Pitching
XNode Singapore and Shanghai's pre-onboarding workshops with our cohort of local tech startups to get them ready for their upcoming China trip in April
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Week at Singapore Management University
XNode with our delegation of Chinese scaleups at TÜV SÜD to understand more on achieving compliance and accreditation for their markets of interest
XNode's Healthcare focused session with C-Bridge Capital and Zhangjiang Group in May
Department of Science and Technology with XNode's partner, NUS
XNode's cohort of inbound Chinese scaleup founders in Feb with IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) to understand more about IMDA's existing initiatives for foreign tech companies looking to land in Singapore
XNode's Navigating China's landscape with A*Start Central in May
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Shanghai
Shanghai, home to over 700 multinational corporations, is the destination for expanding international corporations and startups alike. With a dozen policy support measures, ranging from customs clearance facilitation for cross-border R&D to funding support, tax cuts and participation in government projects, Shanghai is the perfect launchpad for startups looking forward to test, scale and succeed rapidly.
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Shenzhen
Home to renowned tech giants like BYD, DJI, Huawei and Tencent, Shenzhen is a tinkerer’s haven for rapid innovation with a fast growth mentality, effortless access to production facilities and support by the local government. Hardware startups would be miles ahead of their counterparts in other geographies just by setting foot in Shenzhen.