GIA Shenzhen Acceleration Programme

For Singapore-based tech startups looking to expand into China through Shenzhen.

Connects Singapore companies with in-market partners and opportunities to test and commercialise their solutions.

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About this programme

Organised by XNode, the GIA Shenzhen Acceleration Programme is a curated four to six-week programme aimed at helping Singapore-based tech startups accelerate their expansion into China through Shenzhen. Participants will get to take part in workshops and networking sessions, and undergo mentoring by industry experts.

The programme is inclusive of an in-market immersion trip to Shenzhen hosted by XNode, to visit potential clients and follow up with expansion plans.

About XNode

As a Shanghai-based startup and corporate accelerator, XNode works with international founders to scale and partners with large corporates to innovate.

Key features

  • user
    Dedicated acceleration manager
    Each participant will be assigned an acceleration manager to help with validating product-market fit, reviewing go-to-market strategy and facilitating business meetings.
  • exchange
    1-to-1 business meetings and mentoring sessions
    Participants will undergo mentoring by XNode's entrepreneurs-in-residence, who have deep industry expertise and networks. Participants will also be connected to potential clients, partners and investors.
  • Channel
    Access to XNode's content library and alumni network
    Participants will gain a deeper understanding of China's business environment and regulations, and be connected to like-minded individuals in XNode's alumni network.

Eligibility

  • Check
    Business entity registered and operating in Singapore
  • Check
    Company has at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
  • Check
    Has a validated and competitive value proposition
  • Check
    Able to deliver value proposition to other businesses (B2B)
  • Check
    Generating revenue in Singapore and/or Southeast Asia

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Applications for the GIA Shenzhen Acceleration Programme are open on a rolling basis. Interested applicants can sign up here and a representative from XNode will be in contact.

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GIA Shenzhen Acceleration Programme

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