XNode

XNode is Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partner for Shanghai, China.

It is a Shanghai-based startup and corporate accelerator that works with international founders to scale and with large corporates to innovate. XNode has partnered with the Australian, Japanese, Korean, and Italian governments to accelerate startups within the Chinese ecosystem through their facilities in Shanghai, where over US$150 million (S$204 million) in funding has been raised. They have connected startups to their network of corporates including Merck and Visa, via over 60 corporate acceleration projects.

XNode is partnering Enterprise Singapore to run a GIA Acceleration Programme that will support:

  • Singapore-based technology startups and SMEs in accessing China through Shanghai; and
  • Chinese startups in scaling up in Asia through Singapore as a springboard.
China-Singapore Innovation Launchpad
 

Virtual programme

As a result of the situation brought about by COVID-19, the Shanghai GIA Acceleration Programme has been revised to the following:

  • Stage 1: Four-week virtual programme

    • This programme is designed to help participants with limited business practice in China. Participants will be better equipped with the knowledge and network to find product market fit and to run as fast as possible.

    You will undergo highly customised workshops, receive mentorship by entrepreneurs-in-residence with industry expertise, and have one-on-one meetings with potential clients, partners or investors. A virtual demo day will also be conducted at the end of the programme.

  • Stage 2: Optional two week in-market immersion to Shanghai*

    • Startups will be hosted by XNode for at least 2 weeks to visit potential clients and partners for deal-making, and to follow up on their expansion plans.

    *subject to prevailing conditions & travel restrictions

The total programme fee is S$5,000 per startup or SME, after support from Enterprise Singapore.

For more programme information, dates and application deadlines, please visit this website.

Who can apply

Singapore-based technology startups or SMEs.

How to apply

Application for the GIA Shanghai Acceleration Programme is now open. Programme recruitment will be on a rolling basis.

Interested applicants can apply for the GIA Shanghai Acceleration Programme here.

To find out more information about the programme, please visit thexnode.sg or contact the key personnel below:

LOCATION ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS
Singapore 105 Cecil Street, #16-00 The Octagon,
Singapore 069534 		Clara Chen
General Manager, Singapore
E clara.chen@thexnode.com
Shanghai/Shenzhen Shanghai
5F, Overseas Chinese Mansion,
129 West YanAn Road
Jingan District, Shanghai, PR China 200040

Shenzhen
9F, Tower B, TCL Building,
No. 6 Gaoxin Nan Yi Street,
Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 		Joy Pan
Senior Acceleration Manager
E joy.pan@thexnode.com
Service Offerings
 

XNode can also provide tailored support for Singapore corporates, SMEs and startups interested in engaging the Chinese ecosystem. Please reach out directly to the same Xnode personnel above to enquire about their tailored service offerings.

XNode can provide access to:
  • Co-working spaces
  • Expert leaders in your industry in China
  • Mentorship by entrepreneurs-in-residence
  • Content, resources and materials about innovation in China
  • Operational expertise in human resources (e.g. hiring), legal (e.g. company registration) and finance (e.g. book-keeping)

XNode runs two co-working spaces in Shanghai (Jing’an and Zhangjiang) and has offices in Shenzhen, Tokyo, Eindhoven and Singapore.

For more information on XNode and its programmes, please visit https://thexnode.sg/.



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