On December 2nd, we hosted 100+ international founders, investors, and policy leaders at Jin Shangyuan for our Community Pitch Night — guided by Chaoyang District Talent Work Bureau and co-hosted with Founders Lair.
Wahed Ahmadzai opened by showing how the Startup Alliance delivers true end-to-end support turns global ideas into registered Chinese companies in record time.
The Chaoyang Talent Bureau then introduced details of the new “Youth Innovation 15 Measures”: housing subsidies, almost-free offices, R&D compute, investor matchmaking, and fast visas — all tailored for international founders, with clear application steps shared on the spot.
Jelte Ansgar Wingender delivered a powerful 2026 outlook keynote, recapping global startup trends and the preparations needed to win next year. His core message: artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool — it has become a critical enabler for international teams to quickly understand the Chinese market, refine product-market fit, and accelerate operational efficiency, especially in cross-cultural environments that demand rapid learning and iteration.
The true highlight of the evening was the pitch session, where seven outstanding founders from seven countries took the stage:
Amir Hashim – JateeX.com (real-time AI analytics)
Tomasz Giedrys – QPick (robotic convenience stores)
Jack – Globance (AI startup OS)
Tipwadee Kitirak – TN China (luxury China-Thailand travel)
Turi Abu – HayuLabs (African-language speech AI)
Valentina Kurashova – Chronic care AI companion
Oladele Olatunde – Agriconnect (China-Africa ag-tech bridge)
Crowd voted live → Amir Hashim and Oladele Olatunde won the Startup Service Package: free company setup, office space, and direct policy support.
We’ll keep running these flagship events all through 2026. If you’re an international founder ready to launch or scale in China, let’s talk.
