Shanghai

Dubbed as the ‘Magic City’, Shanghai is the metropolis where endless possibilities and ambitions meet.

As the international innovation hub of China and home to over 700 multinational corporations, Shanghai is the premier destination for expanding international corporations and startups alike, where favourable market forces and tech-savvy consumers have created an engine of growth for lifestyle tech startups.

With a dozen policy support measures, ranging from customs clearance facilitation for cross-border R&D, financial services, talent acquisition and development, funding support, tax cuts and participation in government projects, Shanghai is the perfect launchpad for startups looking forward to test, scale and succeed rapidly.

What you can expect from the Programme

A highly customised 1 to 2 weeks programme to accelerate B2B tech startups and SMEs from Singapore in their China market expansion through Shanghai

Phase 1: Pre-Trip Onboarding in Singapore

  • Market Readliness Evaluation

  • 1-1 market validation sessions with our XNode team

  • Preliminary market research to aid in better understanding of your industry within China

  • China 101 Onboarding to get you ready for your trip

Phase 2: In-Market Immersion in your city of Shanghai/Shenzhen

  • Content on demand: Access to market research and industry reports

  • 1-1 Tailored Business Introductions supported by your dedicated account manager

  • 1-1  meetings with advisors: where we find people relevant to the industry that can provide you with their expertise and connections to tackle key questions (i.e, regulations and competitors)

  • Access to Industry Networking and Demo Day events organized by XNode

  • Access to XNode’s community of top-tier VCs, MNCs and Entrepreneurs

  • Entry into XNode alumni network

Access the Chinese Ecosystem Through Our GIA Programme

  • Corporates and Industrial Specialists: Gain direct insights from our esteemed Chinese experts within your industry. Collaborate with leading Chinese corporates and fast-growing internet giants to explore potential business opportunities, and receive invaluable mentorship.

  • Potential Customers: Establish connections with potential clients in the Chinese market and receive valuable product feedback, essential for fine-tuning your offerings.

  • Government: Gain valuable knowledge about Chinese government policies related to technology innovation and entrepreneurship support, helping you navigate the regulatory landscape effectively.

  • VCs in China: Network with Chinese investors to uncover potential funding opportunities and gain a comprehensive market overview from their experienced perspectives.

  • Chinese Entrepreneurs:  Immerse yourself in China’s vibrant startup and entrepreneur ecosystem, forging connections with fast-growing startups and potential collaborators.

  • Local Competitors: Understand your competition within the Chinese market and properly evaluate how real the opportunity is for you in China.

Explore business opportunities in Shanghai, the gateway to the world’s second largest economy and the country's leading financial centre.

Programme Requirements

  1. Incorporated in Singapore with at least 30% local shareholding

  2. Have a validated and competitive value proposition

  3. Delivers value proposition to other businesses (B2B)

  4. Generating revenue in Singapore and/or Southeast Asia

Given the program's emphasis on fostering the committed growth of startups, we regret to inform that entities engaged in active fundraising endeavors might not be considered for admission, unless their fundraising endeavors are expressly geared towards the Chinese market and subject to XNode's evaluation of their readiness to secure funding within the Chinese landscape.

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XNode’s August cohort of startups and team in Shanghai with EnterpriseSG

Visiting the China State Shipbuilding Corporation

Zhou Wei, CEO & Founder and Lei Niu, VP of XNode, in Shanghai

Meeting with AI+ Marine Technology Innovation Center in Shanghai

Engaging in a Conversation with XNode’s Cohort of Brazilian Startup Founders in Shanghai