Shenzhen Startup Resources

The hardware capital of the world. Shenzhen offers unparalleled access to manufacturing, electronics markets, and rapid prototyping facilities.

From Huaqiangbei electronics market to world-class accelerators, Shenzhen is the ideal city for hardware and IoT startups.

Incubators

Early-stage support with workspace, mentorship, and resources

HAX

HAX硬件加速器

HardwareIoTElectronics

Global leader in hardware acceleration, providing manufacturing resources and supply chain connections. One of the world's top hardware accelerators.

Highway1

Highway1硬件加速器

HardwareIoTConsumer Electronics

Premier hardware accelerator program helping startups bring physical products to market. Provides mentorship, prototyping resources, and manufacturing connections.

Rebase

启繁

TechnologyInnovation

Technology incubator providing comprehensive support services for early-stage startups, including workspace, mentorship, and funding connections.

Pengcheng Laboratory

鹏城实验室

AICyberspaceAdvanced Computing

National-level research institution and incubator focusing on artificial intelligence, cyberspace science, and advanced computing technologies.

Co-working Spaces

Flexible workspaces and community for entrepreneurs

WeWork

WeWork联合办公

Flexible WorkspaceCommunityGlobal Network

Global leader in flexible workspace solutions with multiple locations in Shenzhen. Offers modern offices, meeting rooms, and vibrant community events for entrepreneurs and enterprises.

Venture Capital

Investment firms funding innovation and growth

SZVC

深创投

TechnologyHealthcareAdvanced Manufacturing

China's largest and most active state-owned VC firm founded in 1999, managing over 200 billion RMB. Invested in 1000+ companies with 200+ IPOs.

IDG Capital

IDG资本

TechnologyConsumerHealthcare

Pioneer of China's VC industry since 1992. Backed Baidu, Tencent, Xiaomi, and hundreds of leading technology companies.

Hongshan

红杉资本中国

TechnologyHealthcareConsumer

Formerly Sequoia Capital China. One of the most successful VC firms in China, backing ByteDance, Meituan, DJI, and 300+ unicorns.

Welight Capital

微光创投

Early StageTechnologyConsumer

Early-stage VC focusing on innovative technology and consumer startups. Provides hands-on support and industry connections.

K2VC

险峰长青

Early StageTechnologyEnterprise Software

Leading early-stage VC firm focusing on technology-driven startups. Backed 500+ companies including Mobike, VIPKID, and Perfect Diary.

Dencent Capital

德迅投资

TechnologyConsumerHealthcare

Growth-stage investment firm focusing on technology, consumer, and healthcare sectors. Strong track record in unicorn investments.

Zhenfund

真格基金

Early StageTechnologyEducation

Top angel investment firm founded by Xu Xiaoping. Invested in 1000+ early-stage startups including VIPKID, Ofo, and Musical.ly.

Astra Capital

浩观资本

TechnologyHealthcareAdvanced Manufacturing

Investment firm specializing in deep technology, healthcare innovation, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Hillhouse Capital

高瓴资本

TechnologyHealthcareConsumer

Asia's largest investment firm managing $100B+ assets. Backed Tencent, JD.com, Meituan, ByteDance, and leading healthcare companies.

PineVC

松禾资本

TechnologyHealthcareClean Energy

Leading VC firm based in Shenzhen since 2007. Focuses on technology innovation, healthcare, and clean energy sectors.

Design Houses

Industrial design firms and hardware solution providers for product development

LKK Design

洛可可设计

Industrial DesignProduct DevelopmentSupply Chain

China's #1 innovative design brand with 1000+ designers and engineers. Provides full-chain design services from concept to manufacturing.

Artop Design

浪尖设计

Industrial DesignInnovation Services

Founded in 1999, one of China's largest industrial design firms. Offers comprehensive design innovation services across the entire product lifecycle.

XIVO Design

佳简几何

Brand PositioningProduct Design

Established in 2014, specializes in brand positioning and comprehensive design solutions. Winner of multiple international design awards.

White Fox Design

白狐工业设计

Industrial DesignProduct Appearance

Top 10 Shenzhen industrial design company specializing in product appearance and structural design for consumer electronics and smart devices.

Designdo

鼎典设计

Industrial DesignMedical Products

One of China's top 10 industrial design institutions. Branches in Hangzhou and Hefei. Expertise in medical and consumer product design.

NYCD Design

奈扬创意设计

Consumer ProductsInnovation

Innovative design agency founded in 2019, dedicated to R&D and manufacturing of consumer products. Offers one-on-one design director service.

WEARFIT

微克科技

WearablesHealth TechIoT

Leading software-hardware integrated wearable ecosystem platform. Developer of WEARFIT OS, an open-source smart wearable operating system.

Netforward Tech

楠菲科技

Networking EquipmentRouter/Switch

Rare company mastering data center, campus network, industrial and consumer-grade routing/switching equipment architecture and chip design.

Senergy

盛能杰科技

ODMPower Solutions

Provides diverse ODM cooperation models and fast customization systems. Offers tailored solutions with optional customization levels.

YUNCORE

云联友科

ODMWireless Networking

Professional ODM wireless network communication solution provider serving global customers with customized networking products.

WebsiteAnle Industrial Zone, 172 Hangcheng Avenue, Gushu, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

CoolKit

酷宅科技

Smart HardwareIoT Platform

National high-tech company providing one-stop smart hardware solutions. Focuses on IoT platform development and smart home integration.

YishengTC

亿晟科技

Hardware DesignSoftware DevelopmentManufacturing

One-stop service provider covering hardware design, software development, and finished product manufacturing for the global market.