Confirmed Date: November 6, 2026 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District
November 6, 2026 | Shanghai Hongqiao
Cross-Border Tech Scaling & Corporate Challenge Matchmaking: Europe × China
On November 6, 2026 in Shanghai Hongqiao, Innoget and InnoMatch invite premier European corporations and deep-tech startups to targeted 1-on-1 business matchmaking. Selected delegates may apply for fully funded roundtrip flights and luxury hotel accommodation, subject to review.
November 6, 2026 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District
World Technology Managers Summit 2026
China's Premier Flagship Hub for Cross-Border Tech Trade, IP Licensing, and Industrial Scaling.
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Institutional Backing & Scale
Continuous flagship event running since 2020, backed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) Torch Center, Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. Operated jointly by the National Eastern Tech-Transfer Center (NETC), Shanghai International Technology Market (SITM), and Global InnoMatch.
Core Focus: Unlocking cross-border technology transfers, integration of large-scale enterprises with SMEs, and professionalization of global tech managers.
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Key Summit Activities
Grand Opening Ceremony & Main Forum
High-level policy announcements and global tech trends.
Large Enterprise Demand Release
Fortune 500 & industry leaders pitching live technical bottlenecks.
Global Sci-Tech Pitching
Vetted international project showcases to Chinese industrial buyers.
Robotics & Future Industry Forums
Deep-dives into AI, Embodied AI, and Smart Manufacturing.
Targeted 1-on-1 Matchmaking & Gala Night
Curated closed-door networking sessions.
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Deliverables & Commercial Opportunities
Government Grants & Policy Subsidies
Direct access to local government policy subsidies up to ¥3.5M RMB per landed European project.
Commercial Orders & Joint R&D
Direct contract opportunities with leading Chinese OEMs and industrial parks.
Capital Access
Exposure to ¥90M+ in active venture capital and industrial expansion funding.
Soft-Landing Support
Tax incentives, free office/industrial space, and local incubation perks.
Extended Regional Tour
Beyond the main November 6 summit in Shanghai, shortlisted projects will participate in targeted 1-on-1 industrial matchmaking tours across key innovation hubs in the Yangtze River Delta, unlocking direct local government and manufacturing partnerships.
Two participation pathways
Choose how you enter the Shanghai innovation ecosystem.
Path A
European Corporates
Source technologies, launch joint R&D, and put your industrial challenges in front of China’s innovation leaders.
Attend in Shanghai
Join private meetings and summit programming in person.
On-site proxy
Innoget presents your technical challenges on your behalf.
Path B
Deep-Tech Startups
Build a credible route into China with qualified partners and real commercial pathways.
Joint Ventures
Landing Support
Commercial Orders
Equity Investment
Summit overview
Where industrial demand meets frontier technology.
A focused environment for corporate decision-makers, technology owners, research institutions, and capital partners.
Cross-Border Tech Trade
Technology transfer and IP licensing
Corporate Innovation Challenges
Demand-led 1-on-1 matchmaking
Soft-Landing & Subsidies
Up to ¥3.5M RMB per project
Attendance profile
53%
Corporations
23%
Universities
12%
Research Institutes
8%
Service Agencies
4%
Capital / Investors
Target sectors
Financial Capital26%
AI / Embodied AI18%
Intelligent Manufacturing16%
New Materials15%
Aerospace12%
Biomedicine & Medical Devices10%
Selection Focus
Priority Focus Areas: InnoMatch is actively prioritizing deep-tech scaleups in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Manufacturing demonstrating high technology maturity (Proof of Concept or Mass Production Stage).
Travel Funding Notice
InnoMatch provides full travel funding (flights and hotel) for qualified candidates. Applications are evaluated based on market alignment, investment potential, and China expansion intent. Funding is awarded selectively upon committee approval for the November 6, 2026 summit in Shanghai Hongqiao.
Selection Focus
Applications now open
Submit Your Summit Application
Select the path that best matches your organisation.
Corporate & Enterprise Application
For enterprises seeking technology scouting, joint R&D, IP licensing, or proxy challenge presentation.
Primary consideration given to mature AI & Intelligent Manufacturing projects seeking China market scaling, joint ventures, or local government landing support.
GDPR Compliant: All data submitted via our application forms is treated with strict confidentiality under EU GDPR rules. Information is used solely by Innoget and InnoMatch for evaluation and matchmaking for the 2026 Summit. Data will never be sold or used for AI model training.
European expertise · Chinese market access
Institutional Partners Behind the Initiative
Connecting Western Corporate Rigor with China's State-Backed Innovation Network.
20+ Years Innovation Expertise
European Corporate Innovation Boutique
Premier boutique for corporate innovation, dedicated to de-risking growth and managing the complete build-partner-invest journey.
2M+ Innovator Network
Direct access to over 2 million global innovators via the Open Innovation Global Alliance (OIGA).
AI-Enhanced Scouting & Venture Clienting
Helping Fortune 500 enterprises and global brands find, validate, and scale deep-tech solutions at startup speed with corporate rigor.
Proprietary OI Platform
Integrated innovation calls, tech offers, and strategic corporate venture programs.
InnoMatch serves as a one-stop cross-border innovation service hub, helping overseas sci-tech enterprises and advanced technologies land in China, execute commercialization, and achieve industrial upgrading. Directly supported by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology and the Shanghai Government, the platform aggregates real industrial demands, commercial opportunities, high-end talent, and investment resources to solve cross-border market entry friction.
