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Program

With a population of 1.4 billion and a GDP of USD 17.5 trillion, China stands as the world's second-largest economy. While entrepreneurs recognize the vast opportunities within Asia, the fastest-growing economic region globally, there are many questions about how to transform this potential into tangible business.

To address this and showcase the possibilities for raising funding and business development, we have the pleasure to offer you this unique opportunity: an invitation for the "Swiss Innovation China Roadshow." Organized with SUCCEED CONSULTING, a partner of Venturelab, the roadshow is designed to accelerate deal flow in this leading global emerging market.

The timing is impeccable. With the lifting of all pandemic restrictions, China has declared its readiness to welcome business, reinforcing this commitment during the early 2024 meetings between the Minister President of China and Swiss President Amherd in Berne and Davos.

The roadshow is open to startups in the fields of medtech, cleantech, and clean energy as primed for engagement with China's surge in public health and sustainability innovations.

Participants will gain insights from a Swiss advisory firm deeply connected across Europe, China, and America. SUCCEED CONSULTING will offer end-to-end preparation for navigating cultural, business development, deal negotiations, and travel nuances in China—before, during, and after the trip.

The itinerary will cover Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Beijing - combining global economic centers with tech hotspots, to give Swiss startups the best exposure to local investors, science parks, and global corporations like Geely, Volvo, Alibaba, and Alipay. "The key is to connect with the most business-friendly locations that are ready to engage with Swiss tech startups. What Chinese partners can offer them is scale" says Bin Sheng, SUCCEED CONSULTING's founding partner with two decades of venture capital experience in US, China, and Europe.

TIME PLAN

May 31st: Application Deadline (online)
June 4: Confirmation of Participants (via email)
June 14: Kick-off Day with the Embassies of Switzerland and China (Zurich)
- Detailed briefing for all confirmed participants - what to expect, and how to prepare
- Welcoming by the Host Jordi Montserrat of Venturelab
- Greeting by Ambassador Jürg Burri of Switzerland
- Keynote by Ambassador Wang Shihting of China
- Keynote by Mayor Li Junie of of Haidian
- Startup pitches
- Group photo
- Summer apero at Startup Space

Planned Itinerary (note: pre-liminary - still subject to change)

Fri 21.6. Roadshow, Welcome Dinner, Sightseeing
09:00-11:30 Touring Zhangjiang Science park; Introducing local ecosystem
11:30-13:00 Lunch (Swissnex presentation / Entrepreneur's Story Sharing)
13:00-16:00 Life Science Roadshow
16:30-18:00 Cleantech Roadshow
18:00-21:00 Cocktail reception & Welcome Dinner (Government speech/Swissnex speech) Roadshow venue: Zhangjiang convention center
Hotel : Hotel Indigo on the Bund, Shanghai

Sat 22.6. To Hangzhou, Roadshow, Welcome Dinner, Culture Experiencing
09:30-11:30 to Hangzhou by bus / Check-in hotel and lunch
13:00-16:00  Life science Roadshow
Tea break
16:00-17:00  Cleantech Roadshow
18:00-20:30  Cocktail reception & Welcome Dinner (Government / pharma town presentation)
20:30-23:00  Old town tour
Roadshow venue: Pharma Town
Hotel: Hangzhou Hilton hotel Qiantang (QT)

Sun 23.6.: Hangzhou Sightseeing, Company Visit
13:00-16:00 Sightseeing by Yuhang
16:00-18:00 Visit Alibaba/ByteDance
18:00-20:30 Local food experiencing (Entrepreneur's Story Sharing)
Hotel: Hangzhou Hilton Hotel Qiantang

Mon 24.6. Haichuang Investor Roadshow, Welcome Dinner
09:00-12:00 Life Science Roadshow
12:00-13:30 Lunch (Future tech park presentation)
13:30-15:30 Cleantech Roadshow
17:00-20:30 Cocktail reception & welcome dinner
Roadshow Venue: Haichuang Park
Hotel: Mulianzhuang Hotel

Tue 25.6. Expert Seminar, Government Presentation, One-on-one Meetings
09:00-11:00 Life Science seminar / Cleantech seminar
11:30-14:30 Introduction by Yuhang representatives during Lunch with Q&A
15:00-16:00 One-on-one meetings
16:00-18:30 Transfer to Suzhou
18:30-20:30 Welcome Dinner (Entrepreneur's Story Sharing)
Hotel: Suzhou Hilton Hotel

Wed 26.6. Suzhou Investor Roadshow, to Beijing by Train
08:45-12:00 Life Science Roadshow
12:30-14:00 Lunch (Government/Park presentation)
14:00-16:00 Cleantech Roadshow
17:23-21:30 Transfer Suzhou to Beijing by G24 Train (4 hours)
Roadshow venue: Wuzhong
Hotel: Beijing Hotel at Dongsheng Science Park

Thu 27.6. Beijing Investor Roadshow, Farewell Dinner
10:00-11:30 Visits Dongsheng Science Park (Life Science), Hydrogen Park (Cleantech)
11:30-13:00 Lunch (Park Presentation)
13:00-16:00 Life Science Roadshow / Cleantech Roadshow
17:00-20:30 Cocktail & Farewell Dinner with local government and Swiss Embassy
Roadshow venue: Hydrogen Park / Dongsheng Park
Hotel: Beijing Kalai Hotel at Dongsheng Science Park

Fri 28.6. One-on-one meetings, City tour
09:00-11:00 Expert seminar / One-on-one meetings
Lunch
13:00-16:00 Great Wall tour
Delegation is dismissed, return to Switzerland

Investment + Value

A limited number of Venturelab alumni can win a free ticket for the roadshow (covering visa handling + hotel + domestic transportation + meals + program-related amenities + local mobile sim cards)

All other startups may enjoy the same package at a price of CHF 2'500 per person/startup.

Embrace the Journey: A Cultural and Personal Odyssey

Beyond business, this roadshow serves as a profound cultural exchange and avenue for personal growth. Participants will immerse in China's rich heritage, engage with local entrepreneurs, and gain insights into the societal values driving one of the world's most dynamic economies. This enriching experience promises to broaden perspectives and inspire innovation.

The Swiss Innovation China Roadshow is organized by Venturelab's partner SUCCEED CONSULTING, and supported by Linear Capital, Yuhang Future Tech Town, Daxing Hydrogen Park, V-Next Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

Benefits

Covering China's first-tier and second-tier cities with the best combination of openness for international business, access to venture capital, state subsidies, R&D capabilities, and quality of living for expats
Broad support by Swiss and Chinese authorities to ease the initiation of high-level business talks
Putting deal-flow first: the tour is organized by a team of professionals with deep expertise in venture financing in Switzerland and China
Networking among fellow entrepreneurs of Swiss startups, many of who already have investors and business collaborations in China
All startups can automatically enroll for the Dongsheng Cup International Entrepreneurship Competition with the chance to win up to RMB 1'000'000 (~ CHF 130'000)
Broad PR coverage via V-Next of Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Meet the Organizing Team travelling with the delegation: