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Grow Faster By Going Global
If China is on your company’s expansion roadmap, InnoSTARS is here for you!

InnoSTARS is not just another pitch competition, it is a China-readiness competition + coaching + community. By participating in InnoSTARS, U.S. entrepreneurs can gain valuable China-ready coaching from mentors, advisors and connections with other kindred spirits in the InnoSTARS community, as well as access to high-caliber Chinese talent, partners and investors.

PITCH

Showcase your business to high-caliber Chinese strategic partners, investors and industry executives

MATCH

Schedule one-on-one matchmaking meetings with investors that are hand-picked to fit your needs

COACH

Gain valuable China-ready coaching from mentors and advisors to expand your business

COMMUNITY

Join InnoSTARS community to make connections with other kindred spirits and share experiences

2019 InnoSTARS Overview

United States
Mar - July
InnoSTARS Preliminaries in United States

Houston, Texas
May 16 - May 17
U.S.-China Innovation and Investment Summit

China
Sept - Nov
Industry Finals and Grand Final in China

Industries of Focus

Medical Device Digital Health and Diagnosis

Environmental
Technology

Information and
Communication Technology

Advanced
Manufacturing

Biopharma

Energy

Materials

Testimonials

InnoSTARS roadshow in China proved to be an excellent crash course to introduce us to the Chinese entrepreneurship community and begin building relationships. We found the events to be immersive and the connections to be meaningful. We highly recommend startups considering the Chinese market to participate in this event.

Antina Lee

Co-founder, Perseus Mirrors

The trip to china for the InnoSTARS competition was very enjoyable and a real eye opener. Enjoyable because of the focus on innovation and being in the same space as other innovators, an eye opener because it really highlighted for us the scale and nature of the opportunity for doing business in China and for helping Chinese food businesses do business outside of China.

James Thomas Flynn

Founder and CTO, Harvest Water Cooper

Great opportunity to learn about the market and culture in China. Any early stage company interested in building business relationships, or doing business, in china should highly consider getting involved with InnoSTARS.

Andrew Dewey

Founder and CEO, Organiponic, Inc.

An epic journey into the heart of the largest market in the world, InnoSTARS is harnessing the human spirit of entrepreneurship to bridge innovation between the U.S and China. A must for any aspiring founder looking to go global.

Jeffrey Wilson

CEO and Co-founder, Kasita, Inc.

We received a diverse overview and small taste of what is possible in China. Of course, it has made us hungry for more!

Christine Lerios

VP Marketing, Restream Inc.

InnoSTARS was a great platform for a quick glance into the Chinese economy, we had the chance to talk with government officials as well as businessmen to get an idea of the scope of the industry and the velocity of its members, if you want to see what China is all about you should come with InnoSTARS.

Wang-tsu Liu

COO, Happinss

Amazing event and best opportunities for startups to get help from Chinese Market.

Omar Barlas

Founder, Orbii

The InnoSTARS Roadshow was a great introduction to the Chinese Life Science industry and the landscape of potential investors in China. I learned a lot about what Chinese investors want and how my product might best enter the Chinese market.

William Altman

CEO, CorInnova

InnoSTARS was a great program to help explore new business opportunities for our company in the Chinese market. We learned many things and got in contact with intermediaries and representatives that could help us launch research studies in China. Beyond the trip,we feel part of a lasting community that can help us grow and scale our company.