Beijing Acceleration Programme Batch 14

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 14th 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 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking, Singapore secured the 4th position globally among the top startup countries, while Beijing was ranked 5th among the top startup cities. These rankings underscore the continued strength and global relevance of both Singapore and Beijing as innovation powerhouses. Their dynamic startup ecosystems continue to attract entrepreneurs, investors, and talent from across the world. As participants in the GIA Beijing programme, you will gain direct access to these two world-class innovation ecosystems, unlocking new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and international expansion.

GIA Batch 14 will focus thematically on Robotics, positioning your startup at the forefront of cutting-edge advancements in this high-growth sector. Through this programme, you will be connected with leading Chinese partners and industry players, accelerating your market entry and innovation potential. We look forward to welcoming your startup into China through the 14th GIA x DayDayUp Beijing Acceleration Programme!

 

HIGHLIGHT EVENT

This upcoming batch will be held alongside the 2025 World Robot Conference, held in Beijing from 8-12 August. The 2025 World Robot Conference is a major global robotics event showcasing the latest in humanoid robots, AI automation, and human–machine collaboration, with over 200 exhibitors and international forums. Participants can benefit from direct exposure to China’s robotics ecosystem, connect with global tech leaders, and explore cross-border partnership or market entry opportunities.

GIA PARTICIPANT BENEFITS:

  • Companies that participate in GIA will receive a free entry ticket to the event (valued at 2,500 RMB).
  • Tech companies from Singapore will have the opportunity to present their projects and share their procurement needs at the forum (for 5-10 minutes).

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

PROGRAMME FEE

SGD 4,800 / company (up to 2 participants to join)

PROGRAMME PROCEDURE & TIMELINE

  • 7 July 2025: Programme registration ends
  • 14 – 18 July 2025: Announcement of the 10 finalist companies

Week 0

21 – 25 Jul

Confirmation of finalists start-ups and payment to be made

Week 1 – 2

28 Jul – 7 Aug

Official launch of GIA Batch 11 and 1:1 business consultation

Week 3

8 – 12 Augus

In-market trip to Beijing for 1:1 business consultations, mentors
sharing session, company visits, business meetings and Demo Day
pitching

Week 4 – 6

18 Aug – 5 Sep

1:1 virtual business meetings and follow ups of Beijing meetings

*This timetable is not exhaustible and is subjected to change
**More details will be added upon confirmation of the class schedule

CONTACT US

Singapore
Lee Jin Pin
Email: jinpin.lee@dduwork.com

Beijing
Bella Qu
Email: Bella.qu@dduwork.com
Tel/WhatsApp/WeChat: 15810912036