GO SHANGHAI 2024 is designed with your success in mind, offering an unparalleled blend of flexibility, education, and networking opportunities tailored to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. From October 7^th to 14^th, join The Global Incubator Network (GIN) for a dynamic week in Shanghai, known as China’s innovation hub. But the adventure doesn’t end there – we’ll also journey to Taipei for a breakout session, offering unparalleled networking and pitching opportunities. 

EXPLORE TAILORED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, DIVE INTO PROFOUND MARKET INSIGHTS, AND ESTABLISH DIRECT CONNECTIONS WITH POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS.

Experience a strategic powerhouse program offering flexible onboarding, a preparation and kick-off event in Vienna, specialized IP coaching, dynamic workshops, extensive networking opportunities, and personalized business meetings. Additionally, participants can benefit from financial assistance with a travel grant of up to 10,000 EUR, enabling an enriching 1-week startup ecosystem tour in Shanghai and Taipei.

PROGRAM OUTLOOK 

To give you the best support in your expansion to the Shanghai market:

PART I | GO SHANGHAI ONBOARDING: FLEXIBLE

Get first-hand insights into the chinese market and benefit from a flexible digital onboarding to prepare your internationalization strategy. The selected startups will receive 3h of free and individual IP coaching sessions and exclusive unlimited access to our GIN video masterclasses with valuable expert tips for their market entry. At the kick-off event you will receive first market insights and valuable last-minute preparation tips for your physical presence in Shanghai and Taipei, while getting to know the GO SHANGHAI 2024 startup batch. 

PART II | GO SHANGHAI PHYSICAL: EXPANSION TRAVEL

Part II of GO SHANGHAI 2024 is a 1-week ecosystem tour in Shanghai and Taipei from October 7^th to 14^th* and offers the selected startups 1:1 business meetings organized by AußenwirtschaftsCenter Shanghai, as well as the opportunity to generate international leads (corporates, potential clients, business partners, etc.) at customized pitch and networking events, such as the Austrian Startup Night. Furthermore, startups can benefit from further on-site activities, e.g. Tech G Show (see further information below). For the physical trip to Shanghai & Taipei, GIN covers 80% of the program relevant expenses including flight and accommodation costs up to EUR 10,000.- per startup (with the Gender Bonus even up to 90% of the eligible costs). 

THE MAIN EVENT OF GO SHANGHAI 2024

Leading consumer technology event in China

Tech G is the premier consumer technology event in Asia, showcasing cutting-edge products and revolutionary technologies including 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Automotive Technology, and more.

More about the event you can find here

INNOVATION MADE IN TAIWAN 

With excellent technological infrastructure and a leading position in the semiconductor industry, the island offers ideal conditions for startups. The government supports the growth of young companies with investments, tax incentives, and an improved regulatory environment. Success stories from companies like HTC, Foxconn, and TSMC inspire the new generation of startups. Taiwan sees significant potential, especially in the fields of health technology and sustainable energy.

REQUIREMENTS

The program GO SHANGHAI 2024 is most suitable for startups meeting the following criteria:

• Vertical: DeepTech (e.g. robotics, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, augmented/virtual reality, machine learning, biotechnology, blockchain, aerospace technology, quantum computing etc.) 
• Austrian mid- or later-stage startup (beyond PoC and seed stage)
• Established in the last 7 years (no k.o. criterion)
• Raised at least seed-stage investment
• Unique product/solution 
• Working prototype/MVP
• A proven business model with traction (clients, revenue)

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

1. Application on aws Connect | until May 5^th, 2024

1. Log in on aws Connect or register and create an account
2. Fill out the online form and upload your recent pitch-deck
3. Start your application now: click HERE 

2. Online Pitch Event | May 23^th, 2024

The GIN-Team informs all applicants whether or not they are chosen for the Online Pitch via e-mail. The pre-selected startups will receive an e-mail with all log-in details for the Online Pitch on Mai 23^st, 2024 as well as a 10-minute time-slot. Each startup has 3 minutes to pitch in English followed by a short Q&A session by the jury of national an international GIN-partners. 

3. Final Decision – Congratulations! 

After the Online Pitch the jury will select the GO SHANGHAI 2024 finalists. The selected startups for GO SHANGHAI 2024 will receive an e-mail with the next steps from the GIN-Team latest within a week after the Online Pitch. 

GO HONG KONG ORGANIZERS

This unique acceleration program is organized by GIN in cooperation with AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA.

Global Incubator Network Austria

Men Jia Qiu

Project Manager

+43 1 501 75 294

[email protected] | [email protected]

www.gin-austria.com

More about GO SHANGHAI 2024 program and application here

More about GIN

GIN is the connecting link between Austrian and international startups, investors, incubators and accelerators with a special focus on selected hotspots in Asia.

The Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) is the connecting link between Austrian and international startups, investors, incubators and accelerators with a focus on selected hotspots in Asia (Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Mainland China, Singapore and South Korea).

GIN is a program initiated by the Federal Ministry of Austria for Labour and Economy, managed by the public funding agencies Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (aws) and Österreichische Forschungs- förderungsgesellschaft (FFG), and financed by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Labour and Economy (BMAW).