Shanghai Startup Resources
China's financial and innovation hub. Shanghai excels in fintech, AI, enterprise software, and e-commerce with strong international connections.
From Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park to Yangpu Innovation District, Shanghai offers world-class infrastructure and talent for software and digital startups.
Incubators
Early-stage support with workspace, mentorship, and resources
XNode
创极无限
High-quality incubator in Pudong focusing on innovation and international collaboration.
ATLATL Innovation Center
飞镖创新研发中心
High-quality incubator providing R&D support and innovation services for early-stage startups.
Zhongke Chuangxing Shanghai
中科创星(上海)
High-quality incubator backed by Chinese Academy of Sciences, focusing on hard-tech startups.
Shanghai International Incubator
上海国际企业孵化器
Comprehensive incubator with 6 bases across Shanghai (Caohejing, Zhangjiang, Yangpu, etc.). Serves domestic and overseas returnee entrepreneurs.
863 Software Park
863软件基地
Third-generation professional incubator approved by Ministry of Science and Technology, focusing on software and information technology.
Sinan Semiconductor Super Incubator
司南半导体超级孵化器
Specialized incubator for integrated circuit industry with innovation sourcing, professional services, and investment linkage model.
Shanghai Shengkai Incubator
上海圣凯创业孵化器
8,383 sqm municipal incubator leveraging Shanghai's traditional Chinese medicine international resources.
Accelerators
Intensive programs for rapid growth and scaling
Plug and Play China
璞跃中国
Global innovation platform running 60+ accelerator programs annually across 35 cities. Connects startups with 500+ corporate partners worldwide.
Chinaccelerator
中国加速
Leading startup accelerator in China, part of the SOSV network. Focuses on cross-border technology companies.
Venture Capital
Investment firms funding innovation and growth
Qiming Venture Partners
启明创投
Leading Chinese VC firm with over $9.5 billion under management. Focuses on early and growth-stage investments.
Lightspeed China Partners
光速中国
Top-tier VC firm focusing on early-stage investments in technology and consumer sectors.
Sky9 Capital
九合创投
Early-stage VC firm focusing on technology startups with innovative business models.
Lilly Asia Ventures
礼来亚洲基金
Healthcare-focused VC firm backed by Eli Lilly, investing in life sciences and healthcare innovation.
DT Capital Partners
德同资本
VC firm focusing on digital transformation and technology-enabled business models.
Yunqi Partners
云启资本
Enterprise-focused VC firm investing in B2B technology and enterprise software.
5Y Capital
五源资本
Leading VC firm with successful investments in technology and consumer internet companies.