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Are you ready to apply for ‘GatetoChina’ accelerating programme?

We’re always looking for exciting new technology companies to support, and we love to hear about your great new ideas for businesses.

Our programme is designed to support companies who fit these criteria, but we appreciate that all businesses are unique, so there is some room for flexibility allowing us to support ventures where we feel we can add genuine value. If you’d like to grow your startup with ‘GatetoChina’, but not sure if you are ready or whether your business qualifies, just continue reading this article.

Eligibility Before applying, please carefully consider GatetoChina’s entry criteria.

You must be a technology startup
Your idea must be knowledge-based (seeking to exploit intellectual property or novel information).
Your idea must have very high commercial growth potential.
We look favourably on applications featuring genuinely original ideas, which appear capable of attracting investment.
We are keen that the people involved in the venture are open to outside support and advice and are looking to accelerate the company to market.
We are an international program and welcome applications from all over the world.

What you will get: Bespoke Business Support:

Business advice and coaching from our experienced mentors

Mentoring from experienced business leaders

Support with raising investment and finance

Skills and Training:

A full programme of skills and training workshops, demo-day and peer-led focus groups

Support in the Entrepreneurial Community:

A vibrant co-working community and network of potential partners

Access to GatetoChina events including networking and investment showcases

PR including representation on our website, newsletters and social media

Members benefit from our world-leading business accelerating services

We offer membership modules designed to match the stage, trajectory and needs of your business. As a member, you’ll benefit from world-leading business support services to help you transform your technology business. 

Our business support programme is currently online due to Covid-19, providing all the same services as our in-person programme.

Register to attend our program before October 31, 2021 and enjoy free online resources to find out how we can help you take your business to the next stage.

Ready to apply?

Think you’re ready to apply for‘GatetoChina’accelerating programme?

Complete our online application form.

You will need to have information about your business available in order to complete the application.

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