UK tech / digital startups & scaleups are invited to participate in the WeStart 2025 Global Entrepreneurial Investment Conference taking place in Shanghai in September (a cornerstone of the prestigious “Innovate in Shanghai” International Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition).
As a global platform bridging high-potential projects with venture capital, WeStart 2025 combines ‘One Conference, One Competition, One Expo’ to create unmatched opportunities for innovative startups & scaleups to access funding, industry networks & worldwide visibility.
Why Participate?
- Global Exposure & Capital Access
- Compete for TOP100 Awards with tiered funding support up to multi-million RMB (Chinese Renminbi / Yian)
- Secure priority access to Shanghai’s innovation grants (e.g., ‘Sci-Tech SME Innovation Fund‘).
- Financial Empowerment
- Exclusive eligibility for low-interest loans (up to £3M, 3-year terms) via Shanghai’s ‘Sci-Tech Fulfilment Loan‘ and ‘High-Tech Enterprise Loan‘ programs.
- Strategic Partnerships
- Direct connections to VCs, Fortune 500 companies & supply-chain leaders for mergers, CVC deals & tech collaboration.
- Accelerated Growth
- Mentorship from global experts, policy fast-tracking (e.g., R&D subsidies, IP support) & media features on mainstream platforms.
- Sponsored Trip to Shanghai
- Selected applicants will enjoy an exclusive tech ecosystem tour in Shanghai, visits to leading tech parks, networking events & pitch sessions—plus cultural and business etiquette insights.
- Publicity & Media Exposure
- Global publicity and social media coverage, along with valuable market intelligence & industry insights.
UK / London Selection Process
Timeline
- WeStart Global Mixer roadshow in London (Limited Space): Thursday 28th August 2025, 18:30-20:30
(request your free ticket to attend at https://lu.ma/51qa37iq) - Top Winners Advance: Semi-finals in Shanghai (September 20th 2025) → Global Finals (November 2025)
Eligibility
- Open to all high-growth tech startups (UK / Europe / Singapore / global) in Biotech, AI, Future Tech, Integrated Circuits & more (no strict sector restrictions).
- Teams of 3+ with proprietary IP or core technology.
How to Apply
- Complete the short application form by 12pm on 27th August 2025 at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc-wbysXqcYt1WBZ474VOpd8d3Augfp7kOwUgeWSs_wHO0Jw/viewform
- Complete the ‘WeStart Registration Form’ (completing all sections including pitch deck/business plan (PowerPoint or PDF) at www.westartglobal.com
ps If you have any questions about the competition or process, please email WeiTing (‘Ting’) Huang at w.huang@ezamsolutions.co.uk
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