“Swissnex is a super-connector to the local innovation, academic, and business network. As a Swiss startup, it is always the first place I start with when possible.”
Anthony Aho CEO & co-founder, PB&B
Innosuisse China Camp
Innosuisse China Camp is a joint program operated by Swissnex in China and Innosuisse – the Swiss innovation agency, which is a launchpad for Swiss entrepreneurs, offering the tools and tailor-made supports needed for Swiss startups to make impact and explore market potential in China.
Innosuisse China Camp offers a unique opportunity for Swiss entrepreneurs to explore and learn about the world’s 2nd largest economy. Over the years, we have helped Swiss startups to navigate and dive into the Chinese market via our market validation camp and market entry camp.
China Camps
Deep-tech Swiss startups are eligible to apply for the market validation camp or market entry camp once they have finished coaching courses or granted the Innosuisse startup label.
Two types of camps are designed for startups at different stages of business expansion.
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Market Validation Camp
We provide Swiss startups with initial understanding of the market segment and help validate whether the product/tech fits the local market, and explore business plans to return for pursuing market entry vision.
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Market Entry Camp
We help Swiss startups formulate market entry initiatives by connecting with local stakeholders, and immersing in the local industry ecosystem with concrete entrepreneur mission and vision.
What startup campers will get
- Coaching and mentoring from local experts
- Legal advice on topics of regulation, IP protection, local human resources, and corporate structure etc.
- Tailor-made market research report based on your inquiries
- Connection and networking opportunities with local stakeholders
- Fund-raising opportunity
- Office desk and meeting room within Swissnex in China
- Stipend 3000-6000 CHF to cover a portion of your travel expenses
Contact
Startup Manager - Innosuisse China Camp
Who can apply?
• Swiss startups that are enrolled in the Innosuisse Coaching program (initial, core, or scale-up coaching)
• Swiss startups that have been awarded the Innosuisse Certificate within the past three years
If your startup is eligible, then please directly contact our startup manager Ms. Felicia Wang, she would be glad to walk you through the application process and kick off your China market exploration.
Startups that do not fulfill either of these criteria must first apply to Innosuisse’s Core Coaching.
Notes
• For market validation & entry campers, our program is free of charge, you can get a stipend to cover your travel and accommodation range from 3000- 6000 CHF.
• Fact-finding: For Swiss startups that are not ready for market validation & entry camp, we can allocate 1-2 hours to help you gather intelligence about your China market knowledge.
FAQs
Camp activities
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Call for Startups: China Energy & Environment Launchpad
April 1, 2023 — December 31, 2023In collaboration with Innosuisse, Swissnex in China invites Swiss startups to join our China Energy & Environment Launchpad in 2023. Take a deep dive into China’s dynamic innovation ecosystem where we help you build your local knowledge, foster your industry stakeholder relations, develop game-changing partnerships, and accelerate your global impact.
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Why should Swiss Startups look at China 2023
March 23, 2023China has the manufacturing capability and an ultra-large-scale domestic market that offers Swiss deeptech startups a very particular set of opportunities. The sheer size of its population and the propensity toward new technologies would make any innovative companies excited just to think about how many changes they could bring about if they made it into China.
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Swiss Startups Guidelines for IP Protection in China
November 4, 2022The protection of intellectual property (IP) is regularly mentioned as one of the main concerns for Swiss startups looking to enter the Chinese market. In the following discussion between Ms. Simin Yang from Swissnex in China and Ms. Haifeng Wang, IP protection specialist at a local IP law firm, Ms. Wang emphasizes that IP protection is something Swiss startups need to think about when expanding their business into China, but it does not need to be an impediment that prevents market expansion. Learn more about the procedures, options and strategy in the interview below and don’t hesitate to reach out to the respective experts.
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Innosuisse China Camp Story: ShadeMe
May 23, 2022ShadeMe joined the Innosuisse China Camp in 2021 and embarked on a journey to explore China’s fast-growing market with tailored support from Swissnex in China. An EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) spin-off based at EPFL Innovation Park, ShadeMe produces decentralized anti-glare automated blinds for commercial buildings. We guided Yujie Wu, the founder & CEO of ShadeMe, through Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen, and connected him with the local networks of industrial experts.
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Swiss Agri-Food-Tech Startups Demo Day
April 22, 2021Join us for the Virtual Demo Day with seven Swiss AgriTech and FoodTech startups pitching their projects! 欢迎参加此次线上路演，了解七家瑞士农业科技和食品科技初创企业!
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China Agri-Food-Tech Bootcamp 2021
March 22, 2021 — March 31, 2021Startup bootcamp organized in collaboration with Innosuisse introducing Swiss AgriTech and FoodTech startups to the China Market.
Testimonials
“Swissnex in China has been giving us tremendous support for our market entry during the last year. Their team is very dynamic and responsive, with a strong willingness to help us progress. This support is key to launch our business activities in China and get a better understanding of the ecosystem.”
Laurent Coulot CEO and co-founder, Insolight
“Thank you very much for organizing Agri-Food-Tech Bootcamp! We much appreciated your dedication and professionalism to make everything work well. It was a very positive experience for us.”
Stefan Grass CEO, Cormo
“Swissnex in China offers second-to-none connection between your company and Chinese market. Professional team and high value platform assure you would understand the market fast and build up your presence locally in no time.”
Xiaolin Briod-Wang General Manager Big China, Flyability