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26. April 2027 - 30. April 2027 
Shanghai, China 
GO SHANGHAI 2027 offers Austrian later-stage start-ups the opportunity to get to know the Chinese market in a targeted way and build business contacts in Shanghai. The one-week acceleration program from April 26 to 30, 2027 includes individual 1:1 business meetings, pitching and networking opportunities, workshops, as well as visits to tech companies and innovation parks. Applications are open to start-ups from all sectors until October 4, 2026. In addition, a travel cost subsidy of up to EUR 10,000 per start-up is provided.
Program Highlights & Your Benefits:
- Digital onboarding and innovation protection advisory: Prepare for your market entry with a digital onboarding process and a three-hour advisory session on innovation protection.
- In-person kick-off event in Vienna: Prepare your participation and expansion to China through direct, in-person exchange.
- 1:1 business matchmaking: Meet potential customers and distribution partners in individually scheduled meetings.
- Pitching and networking opportunities: Present your business model to selected investors and build contacts within the Chinese innovation ecosystem.
- Expert workshops: Deepen your knowledge of IP protection, regulation, company formation, and cultural framework conditions in the Chinese market.
- Site visits: Gain insights into leading tech companies and innovation parks in Shanghai.
- Strategic support: Benefit from individual support from the Austrian Trade Offices (AußenwirtschaftsCenter) and local subject-matter experts.
- Travel cost subsidy: Receive a subsidy of 80% of eligible costs up to a maximum of EUR 10,000 per start-up; with the Gender Bonus, up to 90% of eligible costs is possible.
Target group:
- Austrian later-stage start-ups
- Start-ups from all industries
- Start-ups that want to expand their business model to mainland China
