Beijing Acceleration Programme Batch 13

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

DayDayUp, the official partner of Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) in Beijing, China, and Beijing Zhongguancun Science Park, proudly presents the 13th edition of the GIA x DayDayUp Beijing Acceleration Programme. Since 2019, we’ve successfully connected over 60 Singaporean startups with potential investors and partners in China. Your startup could be the next success story!

At DayDayUp, we’re dedicated to linking Chinese and global innovators, focusing on emerging technologies like digital economies and deep tech innovation. Our goal is to establish an international innovation ecosystem for large enterprises, investors, and founders.

In the latest 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking, Singapore claimed the title as the leader in the Asia Pacific startup scene, with Beijing clinching second place. Both cities are also within the top 10 on the global ranking. This shows the unprecedented growth and appeal of the startup ecosystems in Beijing and Singapore, attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and talent from around the world. As participants in the GIA Beijing programme, you will have the opportunity to leverage the resources of two world-class innovation ecosystems to elevate your businesses to new heights.

GIA Batch 13 will focus thematically on Deep Technology. This will help to position your startup at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements and connect with leading Chinese partners in this space. We look forward to welcoming your startup into the China market with our 13th GIA x DayDayUp Beijing Acceleration Programme!

HIGHLIGHT EVENT

This upcoming batch will be held alongside CHITEC, China’s premier state-level technology expo, which brings together startups, unicorns and investors from across the globe. It’s a great opportunity for companies to gain visibility, initiate key conversations, and better understand the local landscape.

PAST CHITEC HIGHLIGHTS:

80,000+ Guests from 23 Countries and Regions
Over 600 Institutions
165 foreign-invested enterprises
Media Coverage:
- 236 articles on state media outlets
- 612 articles on provincial media
- 56,340 articles on new media platforms

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:

6 weeks hybrid programme (online sessions in Singapore + immersion trip to Beijing)
One-on-one online meeting with DayDayUp consulting team
4 weeks of pre and post-meetings with various Chinese business partners in Singapore before going to Beijing for in-market meetings
5 days In-market trip in Beijing featuring group and custom-tailored activities for each company
In-person Demo Day for participants to pitch to potential Chinese partners and investors in Beijing
5-10 online/offline one-on-one customised meetings for each participant with potential Chinese partners and investors

WHO SHOULD TAKE PART IN THIS PROGRAMME?

Startups and SMEs that are in deep-tech and innovation industries with ready to market products / solutions
Incorporated in Singapore with at least 30% local shareholding
If your company is interested in entering China within the next 12 months and has sufficient bandwidth to commit to the programme