XNode

XNode is Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partner for Shenzhen, 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 Shenzhen, with a focus in hardware.

China-Singapore Innovation Launchpad
 

As a result of the travel restrictions brought about by COVID-19, the Shenzhen GIA Acceleration Programme will be offered in a virtual format. The optional in-market immersion and physical programme will be available when travel restrictions have been lifted.

Virtual programme

The virtual programme consists of two stages:

  • Stage 1: Four-week virtual programme

    • This programme is designed to help participants understand how to do business more effectively in Shenzhen, China. Participants will be better equipped with the knowledge and network to find product-market fit and to grow as quickly as possible.

    The online programme will kick off with a virtual demo day. After which, participants will undergo highly customised workshops, receive mentorship by entrepreneurs-in-residence with industry expertise, and have one-on-one virtual meetings with potential clients, partners or investors.

    There will be a technical track which focuses on hardware-oriented participants and include customised content around topics such as electronics design, supply chain, and firmware programming.

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

    • Participants can also attend an in-market immersion programme hosted by XNode. This will run for at least two weeks to visit potential clients and partners for deal-making, and to follow up on your expansion plans which have been scoped during Stage 1.

    *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 information on the programme, please visit this website.

Who can apply

Singapore-based technology startups or SMEs.

How to apply

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

Interested applicants can apply for the GIA Shenzhen 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 provides tailored support for Singapore-based technology startups and SMEs interested in engaging the Chinese ecosystem. Please contact the XNode personnel above to make enquiries.

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.



In-market trends & insights
Explore business opportunities with China, Asia’s largest economy and the world’s second largest economy.
Read More