What is GIA?
In November 2019, under the witness of Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Heng Swee Keat, Enterprise Singapore announced its partnership with DayDayUp as their official Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partner in Beijing.
This strategic partnership connects Singapore's most innovative startups with the fast-growing China market, providing tailored acceleration and market entry support.
What GIA offers
Access to China's Leading Ecosystem
Gain direct access to leading Chinese corporates, venture capital firms, investors and industry leaders through DayDayUp's extensive ecosystem, creating opportunities for partnerships, investment and business growth.
Tailored Market Entry Strategy
Work with experienced market experts to refine your product positioning, localisation strategy and go-to-market plan, ensuring your solution is ready for the Chinese market.
Curated 1-to-1 Business Meetings
Meet the right people through a personalised 3–5 day programme featuring 5–10 carefully curated meetings with customers, strategic partners, investors and ecosystem stakeholders.
China Proof-of-Concept (POC) Grant
Eligible startups may apply for the Global Innovation Alliance Proof-of-Concept Grant of up to S$50,000 to support pilot deployments, product validation and early market testing.
Market Validation & Local Insights
Validate your solution through direct engagement with potential customers while gaining first-hand insights into China's fast-moving technology landscape and market needs.
Programme Structure
Phase 1: Foundation & Market Immersion
Deep dive into the regional ecosystem with local mentors and partners.
Phase 2: Strategic Planning & Mentorship
Identify key customer segments and validate product-market fit in China.
Phase 3: Execution & Partnership Building
Learn local business practices and legal frameworks for expansion.
Phase 4: Demo Day & Beyond
Pitching sessions with top-tier VCs and corporate innovation arms.
Our Alumni
Success Stories from GIA Alumni
"With DayDayUp's introduction and support, BetaLife forged a strategic partnership with the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University and established our GMP manufacturing hub in China — turning our iPSC-derived cell therapy vision into on-the-ground clinical reality."
Natasha Ng
Co-founder & CEO of Betalife
"With DayDayUp's support, we've moved from concept to real progress — validating the feasibility of our VoxHolo digital human solution in Guangzhou, backed by a capable local implementation partner and DayDayUp's cross-border expertise."
Founder of NovaTOTS
Timothy Mo
"DayDayUp's support went well beyond programme coordination — they connected us with a robotics partner, introduced us to investors who became our co-founder, and gave us a platform to pitch at the World Robot Conference 2025 in Beijing. Their commitment to helping us build bridges between Singapore and China's innovation ecosystems has been instrumental to our growth."
Dr Tan Jit Seng
Founder of Prescience PresbyRobotics