China Launchpad is for founders and business leaders from Spain and Latin America who already have a live product or service and a clear interest in exploring China as a market, manufacturing base, technology partner or funding source.

China Launchpad is best suited for growth-stage teams and scale-ups with initial traction or revenue in their home markets.

We are sector-agnostic within tech, with strong relevance for:

• Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing
• GreenTech and energy
• AI, data and software
• E-commerce, consumer and future of retail

China Launchpad is a 7-day, full-time immersion across China’s main innovation hubs. A typical edition includes:

• Company visits to corporates, tech parks, scale-ups and manufacturing partners
• Expert sessions on China market entry, negotiation, IP and regulation, e-commerce and industry-specific topics
• B2B matchmaking and curated meetings with potential partners, clients and investors
• A flagship networking / demo night with ecosystem stakeholders
• Cultural immersion and context (e.g. city tours, cultural sites)
• Local ground transportation during the program agenda

Exact activities may vary by cohort; the detailed agenda is published for each edition.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise for a specific edition, the fee does not include:

• International flights to and from China
• Travel insurance
• Visa costs
• Accommodation and most meals

We provide recommendations and guidance, but each participant books and pays for these items directly.

China Launchpad typically takes place in Shanghai and Beijing, with possible additional stops in nearby innovation or industrial hubs depending on the edition (for example, Suzhou or other tech parks).

The exact city list is confirmed in the program agenda for each cohort.

You can expect high-signal, pre-curated meetings, not generic conferences. Typical interactions include:

• Corporate and industrial partners interested in pilots, joint projects or supply-chain collaboration
• Tech parks and innovation zones, presenting incentives and soft-landing options
• Investors and VCs focused on your stage or sector
• Institutions and agencies (e.g., trade offices, innovation agencies, embassies)
• Other founders and ecosystem leaders operating in China

By the end of the program, participants typically:

• Have a concrete map of opportunities and risks for their business in China
• Identify potential partners, distributors, manufacturing sites or clients
• Build a pipeline of warm conversations with investors or strategic allies
• Gain a realistic view of timing, investment and localisation efforts required to move forward
• Join the Xiji alumni community, keeping access to intros, future delegations and follow-up opportunities

Yes.

We provide the invitation letters if needed, and information you need to apply for the appropriate visa, and we support you with guidance throughout the process.

We also share recommended areas and hotels, and suggested flights. Each participant is responsible for booking their own travel and accommodation.

Applications to China Launchpad are opened for specific editions.

Founders and business leaders apply directly through the China Launchpad page, where we publish the application form, dates and price for each cohort.

The selection process focuses on stage, strategic fit with China and the value we can realistically generate for your project during one intensive week.