Shenzhen

Known as the mighty city that flies high like the roc, Shenzhen is a tinkerer’s haven for rapid innovation where mistakes are made fast and insights are uncovered even faster.

Home to renowned tech giants like BYD, DJI, Huawei and Tencent, Shenzhen encompasses a fast growth mentality, effortless access to production facilities and support by the local government, creating the ultimate combination for any hardware company to succeed miles ahead of their counterparts in other geographies.

Tapping into XNode’s network of manufacturing giants, hardware startups and investors, startups under the cross-border programme would be plugged into an environment where fast-paced dealmaking meets rapid product iteration; where suppliers could be involved from the get-go and where funding opportunities and ecosystem support are readily available.

What you can expect from the Programme

A highly customised 1 to 2 weeks programme to help hardware startups from Singapore to tap into Shenzhen’s manufacturing ecosystem and market opportunities

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.

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

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

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

Explore innovation, design and manufacturing opportunities in Shenzhen, the world’s most mature and integrated hardware ecosystem

Programme Requirements

Incorporated in Singapore with at least 30% local shareholding

  1. Have a validated and competitive value proposition

  2. Delivers value proposition to other businesses (B2B)

  3. 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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