Tech Bridge – Bridge to China
Market decoding program for science-based startups
Welcome to China! With our Bridge to China program, we set up an internationalization program for startups to teach them the foundations of a global mindset. By joining forces between science and industry, we support startups decoding the Chinese market.

With the program, we take your startup international and help you decode the Chinese market in 3 steps:
(All dates for workshops are tbc – the program will run from October 2022)
STEP 1: LEARN
- Market Decoding Workshops (topics are: Market and Business Culture, Legal Requirements, IP Protection, Market Entry Strategy, Pitch Training and more)
- Free 1-on-1 Mentoring
STEP 2: PITCH
- Pitch your startup to Chinese investors, business partners and corporates at the Bridge to China conference
- Win your ticket to China
STEP 3: DISCOVER
- Discovery trip to China (Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Suzhou)
- Get first-hand experience in the Chinese market
- Meet Chinese investors and potential business partners at networking and pitch events
- Co-working spaces in Shanghai & Suzhou available for free use at any time
How can you apply?
Must have’s
- You are a German startup with the potential to scale in China
- You are looking for Chinese investors and/or strategic business partners in China
- You are a tech-related startup with a scientific background
- Your prototype is ready (TRL 4+) or you even have first customers
Nice to have’s
- You have a patent filed or registered
Your benefits
- No fees
- No equity taken from you
- Support team in Germany & China
- 26 China expert mentors
- Access to our vast scientific and business network in Germany & China
- Network of 500+ Chinese investors
- Get your pitch deck translated into Chinese
- 2 co-working spaces in China
Find out more – Apply now until September 15th! – Follow Tech Bridge on LinkedIn