GIA X DayDayUp Beijing Acceleration Programme Batch 10 (Mobility)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

As the landscape of mobility undergoes a seismic shift, Chinese brands now command almost half of all EVs sold internationally and its market share is projected to double to 33% by 2030. China is now emerging as a global leader in mobility, with over 80% of electric vehicle battery cells manufactured in the country.

DayDayUp, the official partner of Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) in Beijing, China, and Beijing Zhongguancun Science Park, proudly presents Beijing Bound: Accelerating Ventures into China’s Mobility Ecosystem. This curated focus will provide participating startups with valuable opportunities to learn and network through company visits, lectures, and 1:1 sessions with industry leaders.

At DayDayUp, we are 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. Since 2019, we’ve successfully connected over 55 Singaporean startups with potential investors and partners in China. Your startup could be the next success story!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative journey. We look forward to welcoming your startup to our programme!

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:

6 weeks hybrid programme (Online sessions in Singapore + In-market trip to Beijing)
5 weeks online session in Singapore
- 1:1 online meeting with DayDayUp consulting team
- 1:1 custom tailored online meeting with various Chinese mobility companies
5 days In-market trip in Beijing (2 days of group activities and 3 days of custom
tailored meetings)
- Explore the battery ecosystem in China and gain insights from the leading battery players on topics such as battery behavior, battery swapping, and more
- Explore alternative energy sources beyond battery-powered electric vehicles, such as hydrogen, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and other variants
- Visit manufacturing plants and innovation centres of top Chinese mobility companies
- Engage in demo day to showcase your company to top mobility companies in China
- 5-10 one-on-one meetings with Chinese investors and mobility leaders to explore collaboration opportunities
- Closed door networking with mobility industry leaders and entrepreneurs

WHO SHOULD TAKE PART IN THIS PROGRAMME?

Mobility startups and SMEs 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

4 September 2024: Programme registration ends
20 September 2024: Announcement of the 10 finalist companies

Week 0

23 Sep – 27 Sep

Confirmation of finalists startups and payment to be made

Week 1-2

30 Sep – 11 Oct

Official launch of the programme and 1:1 business consultations

Week 3

14 Oct – 18 Oct

In-market trip to Beijing for 1:1 business meetings and consultations, mobility company visits, Demo Day pitching, networking with industry leaders and entrepreneurs

Week 4-6

21 Oct – 8 Nov

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

Tentative Itinerary:

Day 1 – Exploring China’s Battery Ecosystem

Farasis Energy

Manufacturer of flexible package power and energy storage batteries, leading China’s installation volume for seven consecutive years from 2017 to 2023, ranked top 3 globally in 2023 for flexible battery installation, and top 8 globally in overall power battery installation.

Sunwonda Electronics

A leading global lithium-ion battery company, established as a front-runner in the lithium-ion battery sector globally, with business segments in 3C consumer batteries, smart hardware
products, power batteries and assemblies, energy storage systems, automation and intelligent manufacturing, and laboratory testing services.

EVE Battery

A globally competitive lithium battery platform company with core technologies and comprehensive solutions in consumer batteries, power batteries, and energy storage batteries, widely used in the IoT and Energy Internet sectors.

Day 2 – Exploring Alternative Energy Sources

Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s expansion into electric vehicle (EV) production is a significant development. The new plant in Beijing, acquired for 842 million yuan (S$156 million), marks a substantial
investment in their EV ambitions. The 53-hectare site, located near Xiaomi’s existing EV factory in the Yizhuang district, reflects the company’s commitment to scaling up production following the success of their debut sedan.

Pearl Hydrogen

A leader in air-cooled, non-humidifying proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Committed to commercializing fuel cell technology, it has made breakthroughs in key areas like material preparation and cell stack design, holding 30 Chinese patents and 2 international patents. It collaborates closely with renowned universities and research institutions globally.

Etrontec

Specialises in research on fuel cell power systems for new energy vehicles. It integrates R&D, transformation, and industrialization of fuel cell technology, aiming to become a leading domestic supplier of vehicle fuel cell systems.

Day 3-5 – Custom Tailored 1:1 Meetings with Mobility Corporations, VCs and Associaations

Hejun Consulting Group

A large-scale comprehensive management consulting firm in Asia, awarded the Beijing SME title in 2023 for their ” specialized, sophisticated, new and unique products”.

China Automobile Dealers Association

A national industry association for the automotive distribution sector, annually participating in NADA conferences for over a decade and maintaining good communication with global auto dealer organizations.

China Electric Vehicle Hundred People Association (China EV100)

The China EV100 is a non-profit organization focused on promoting the development and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in China. It serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation among EV industry stakeholders, including researchers, manufacturers, and policymakers. The organization is involved in various activities, including hosting forums and conferences, to facilitate the exchange of ideas and advancements in the EV sector.

Peakvest

A market-oriented fund-of-funds established in 2013 in China, closely cooperating with prominent fund managers like IDG Capital, Matrix Partners China, ZhenFund, Gaorong Capital, Junlian Capital, Lilly Asia Ventures, China Creation Ventures, and Fengrui Capital, covering over 5,000 high-growth companies domestically and internationally.

LanFund

LanFund, established in 2016, is an investment fund dedicated to environmentally friendly innovative technologies, focusing on new materials, new energy, carbon neutrality, and green tech. With a managed fund size over RMB 3 billion, it invests in high-growth startups and has strategically upgraded its investment focus to high-tech ventures aimed at carbon neutrality, including new materials, energy, green building and transport, carbon IT, and trading.

And More!

Singapore
Carmen Low
Email: carmen.low@dduwork.com
Tel/WhatsApp: +65 96589938

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