Applications are now open for Q3 2026 for Swiss startups interested in Greater China. The application deadline is May 1, 2026.
This edition is designed for startups looking to explore, validate, and position themselves within China’s fast-evolving innovation landscape across sectors. The Q3 Startup Camp is delivered in an individual format, allowing each startup to follow a customized pathway aligned with its specific objectives, development stage, and market priorities. The program is structured to provide focused, one-on-one support, ensuring relevance and tangible outcomes.
From July to September 2026, selected startups will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in China’s innovation landscape as part of a tailored market exploration and validation program.
How does a Swiss biotech startup validate its technology for the Chinese market? Swissnex in China interviews Andrej Babic, CEO of Adiposs. He recently participated in the Startup Camp powered by Innosuisse and managed by Swissnex. He reveals the critical shift in strategy needed for success and how hands-on support in China was key to confirming a compelling product-market fit.
The meteoric rise of DeepSeek, the paradigm-changing AI startup in Hangzhou that is already a household name, has injected fresh momentum into China’s startup ecosystem. The hype is welcome after a challenging past 18 months, when startups struggled with economic pressures, geopolitical tensions, a sharp drop in venture capital (VC) financing and pullback in equity markets.
Although China today is the world’s 2nd largest market for both medical devices and drugs, many foreign startups may hold back from focusing on, engaging with, or doing business in China due to the lack of market knowledge and both real and perceived entry barriers, and therefore consider it too difficult and risky.
Innovation Associate
If you have any questions, please directly contact our Innovation Associate Qianqian Su, she would be glad to walk you through the application process and kick off your China market exploration.
