Nordic-China Hi-Tech Weeks (HTW) is an annual Tech-Scaleup Market & Matchmaking Exploration program for Nordic B2B tech-scaleup companies looking to scale their business and technology to China and Asia.
Selecting thirty Nordic companies to join a seven-day x 2 program to China in the autumns of 2021+2022. Including preparations before the 7-day programs. Thirty companies join one of three delegations to either Shenzhen, Shanghai or Beijing.
HTW2021 will be arranged digital/virtual. All selected companies for 2021 will be guaranteed a sponsored spot for the 2022 delegations traveling to China.
HTW is arranged & supported by: Nordic Apiary, Nordic-China Startup Forum, Nordic Innovation House Hong Kong, The Ministry of Commerce China
You apply by registering online in Startupincluder. Here you will provide details about your company and technology and upload pitch decks. Your company will be screened and selected online by June 20. You might also be invited for an online meeting. Application deadline is June 10. The earlier you apply the higher your chance of selection is.
To increase your chances of selection we advise you to join one of 9 pitching sessions (webinars) from April 8 – June 10 (contact hitechweeks@ncsf.io to inquire and join a pitch session).
Minimum Viable Company (MVC):
Technology & Industry:
Virtual Program 2021 and Physical Travel 2022: Virtual 7-day Matchmaking & Market Exploration Program Autumn 2021. Physical 9-day Matchmaking & Market Exploration Trip to China Autumn 2022.
Three Delegations – Ten companies / Delegations Going to One of Three Destinations:
Why a Nordic Tech Company Should Apply:
China is a huge, complex and competitive market. Just knowing where to start can take years and involve significant investment. Before undertaking such an investment, it is wise to first make an initial exploration of what your options and opportunities are. This is where HTW offers you the most resource efficient- and risk-free way to do this.
Questions & Contact:
From 8th of April until 10th of June nine pitch sessions will be held in nine Nordic cities in all five Nordic countries. You can join any pitch session no matter which country or city your company is from.
You will pitch four min why you think your company and technology should go to China and receive six min real-time feedback, advise and questions from four Nordic and Chinese investors and experts. Note that the pitch session is not a competition. Your performance can help convince us that your company should be selected.
For general inquiries about the pitch sessions and how to join, please contact your local/regional NCSF team or hitechweeks@ncsf.io