Beijing Acceleration Programme Batch 9

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 9th edition of the GIA x DayDayUp Beijing Acceleration Programme. Since 2019, we’ve successfully connected over 51 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 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking, Beijing claimed the title as the leader in the Asia Pacific startup scene, with Singapore 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 9 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 9th GIA x DayDayUp Beijing Acceleration Programme.​

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
  • An opportunity toexhibit at the Zhongguancun Forum
  • 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

  • 30 May 2024: Programme registration ends
  • 21 June 2024: Announcement of the 10 finalist companies

Week 0

24 Jun – 28 Jun

Confirmation of finalists startups and payment to be made

Week 1-2

1 Jul – 11 Jul

Official launch of the programme and 1:1 business consultations

Week 3

12 Jul – 17 Jul

 

In-market trip to Beijing for 1:1 business consultation, mentors sharing session, company visits, business meetings, Demo Day pitching and an opportunity to exhibit at Zhongguancun Forum

Week 4 – 6

18 Jul – 9 Aug

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

CONTACT US

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

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