落地中国

XNode’s customized approach to mentoring each team guarantees that they receive the precise guidance and resources necessary for their growth. Our joint commitment lies in nurturing a dynamic ecosystem where Brazilian startups can flourish within the competitive Chinese marketplace.

We also visited XNode, our Global Innovation Alliance partner in Shanghai. XNode has assisted over 50 companies from both sides through its comprehensive acceleration programme.

Innovation is one of the key pillars under the Singapore Shanghai Comprehenaice Cooperation Council (SSCCC) and we hope to continue to connect the innovation ecosystems between Singapore and Shanghai.

The program exceeded the expectations of participating startups, especially the Shanghai trip, which in just a few days provided tangible and precise business matchmaking as well as on-the-ground market insights. NIA will continue to explore how to better support our startups in expanding into global and Chinese markets, and we hope XNode can continue to support more Thai startups next year.

The XNode program was very well-structured and far from generic. Every meeting had a clear purpose and was closely aligned with our needs, which gave us valuable access to technology vendors, potential customers, and large tech partners. What impressed me most was how the program felt tailor-made for our stage of development. I would strongly recommend it not only to those learning about the Chinese market, but also to companies seriously considering expansion here.

With XNode’s guidance, we engaged in high-value one-on-one sessions with Chinese corporates, VCs, and industry leaders. These meetings offered actionable feedback and led to preliminary collaboration interest. XNode also helped us map city-specific opportunities—from partnering with MNCs in Shanghai, to exploring R&D in Suzhou, to building localized ties in Shenzhen. Thanks to XNode, we now have clarity, confidence, and concrete pathways for entering the Chinese market.

I was expecting that the trip would give me a general understanding of the China market, but my expectations were more than fulfilled with all the meeting opportunities, connections, and resources. I am happy to note that China is now including more startups in the ecosystem with an open innovation strategy. There are significant opportunities for startups like us to collaborate for global opportunities in the ecosystem.