venture leaders China is a unique 10-day business development program initiated by venturelab and swissnex China to explore the China mainland and Hong Kong potential market for Swiss startups. Before coming to China, the venture leaders program has more than 10 years of experience of bringing more than 100 Swiss startups successfully into the U.S. market.
Now in its third edition, from Oct 25 to Nov 2, the program unites 10 hand-picked high-tech entrepreneurs whose businesses will be given a technological and commercial boost through expert coaching, networking with investors, and pitching event in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Beijing
In the afternoon of October 26th 2016, Embassy of Switzerland in China will be working with Tuspark (Tsinghua University Science Park) to launch a highly exclusive roadshow and match-making event with selected investors and industrial companies. Please find more details below.
Date & Time: Wednesday, 26 October 2016, 13:30 – 16:30
Location: Garden Lobby, Tsinghua Science Park, No.1 Zhongguancun East Road, Beijing
Organizer: Embassy of Switzerland in China, Tusstar Incubator
Invited guests: 20-30 people limited to investors and relevant industrial partners
Rundown:
13:30-13:40 Welcome by host
13:40-13:45 Welcome by venturelab
13:50-14:15 Short introductions
14:20-14:45 venture leaders’ pitch (2min each)
14:55-15:30 Group discussions
15:30-16:15 Coffee break & networking
16:30-18:00 Transfer to Swiss Embassy
18:30-21:30 Reception at Swiss Embassy, hosted by Swiss Ambassador
Registration
Please write directly to Mrs. Chenchen LIU at chenchen.liu@nulleda.admin.ch to register.
We have highly limited seating capacity, so we strongly recommend that you register early to secure your opportunity to talk to 10 top quality Swiss high technology startups!
Shanghai
The Swiss Pitchfest 2016 is an event created by venture leaders China and swissnex China where 10 Swiss Startups who won the prestigious “venture leaders contest” are going to present their technology and business demand to potential investors and business partners.
Date & Time:28 October 2016 11:00-15:00
Venue:9F, 129 West YanAn Road, Hua Qiao Building, JingAn District, Shanghai
Please contact Mr. Allenbach to register (before Oct 24): raphael.allenbach@nullswissnexchina.org
Shenzhen
General Consulate of Switzerland in Guangzhou and swissnex China sincerely invite you to join “venture leaders China — Swiss Innovation Night” on Nov 1st. Ten Swiss startups in healthcare, environment & agriculture, device & material, who won 2016 the prestigious “venture leader Contest”, are going to present their innovative products targeting China market during our event.
Date & Time:1 November 2016 18:30-21:00
Venue:Room Madrid 3, International Shenzhen, 9009 Shennan Avenue (Shennan Dadao), Overseas Chinese Town, Shenzhen
Please contact Mr. Shi to register (before Oct 24): shi.bodong@nullswissnexchina.org
Hong Kong
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong and swissnex China are proud to present the 10 Swiss venture leaders 2016 at Mettā with their innovative products to investors, entrepreneurs, local start-up companies and more who are interested in innovation and technology. The evening will begin with opening remarks from Mettā, The Consulate General of Switzerland, and team leader of venture leaders 2016 and lead into the Startup Pitches from each of the 10 Swiss venture leaders. We will close the evening with a reception where members of the startups and innovation communities can network.
Date & Time:2 November 2016 18:30-21:00
Venue:Mettā, 21/F California Tower, 30-32 D’Aguilar St Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Please register via the link: https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/swiss-innovation-night-tickets-27921458835