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China's startup scene is supported by a broad network of accelerators and incubators. These programs provide capital and support for new businesses in many different fields.
For instance, CAS Star has backed over 200 companies in deep tech, while TusStar has made more than 130 investments. MiraclePlus has also been active, funding over 110 startups.
Below is our list of the best 39 accelerators and incubators in China.
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Get the Sheet for $50List of startup investors in the BioTech, Health, and Medicine industries, along with their Twitter, LinkedIn, and email addresses.
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Get the Sheet for $50TusStar combines innovation services and platform-building to help launch and scale new ventures. The firm directs its investments and resources toward promising startups in the EdTech and Enterprise sectors.
Functioning as Alibaba's entrepreneurship incubation platform, they back early-stage startups in sectors like technology and e-commerce. Founders receive capital and strategic resources, gaining direct access to Alibaba's vast network to grow their companies.
Huajin Capital is a diversified investment company managing assets across equity, physical industries, and an in-house incubator. Through this platform, they provide capital and strategic resources to help launch and scale new businesses.
Focusing on 'hard tech,' CAS Star incubates and invests in startups working on deep scientific and technological breakthroughs. They support companies in sectors from AI to new materials, providing the venture capital and guidance needed to bring their innovations to market.
With a history stretching back to 2005, VenturesLab incubates and invests in startups, having supported nearly 100 companies on their growth journey. Their portfolio boasts a total market capitalization of over $5 billion and includes two companies that have gone public.
Shenzhen Valley Ventures operates as a hardware venture builder, offering end-to-end engineering and manufacturing services for startups. They focus on bringing complex B2B devices to market by guiding founders through the entire process from design to mass production.
Lianhe Enterprise Group provides a suite of corporate services designed to help businesses manage complex financial, tax, and intellectual property challenges. They also make strategic investments with a focus on cultivating high-tech enterprises and guiding them toward significant growth.
Formerly Y Combinator China, MiraclePlus invests in early-stage, technology-driven startups. They apply the proven YC model to the Chinese market, providing funding and an intensive bootcamp to help founders build great companies.
Operating as an incubation, venture capital, and service management firm, Y&R Capital focuses on commercializing deep technology research. The firm provides essential capital and hands-on management services, helping early-stage companies translate complex technologies into market-ready products.
Operating as the region's only state-owned capital enterprise, Beijing Financial Street Capital Operation Center manages and invests government funds in strategic sectors. The firm uses its unique position to provide significant financial backing and state support, driving economic development and fostering growth in its portfolio companies.
Beyond our main selections, there's a wide range of other programs supporting founders. Together, they have invested in more than 300 startups across the country.
Many of these are newer programs finding their footing alongside more established names. Here’s a look at the other accelerators and incubators helping founders in China.
| Accelerator/Incubator | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 18 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 | |
| — | 2 | 1 | |
| — | 8 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 2 | — | |
| 2015 | 1 | — | |
| 2015 | 7 | — | |
| 2009 | 1 | — | |
| 2015 | — | — | |
| 2015 | — | — | |
| 2018 | 1 | — | |
| 2014 | 11 | — | |
| 2020 | — | — | |
| 2020 | 18 | — | |
| 2015 | — | — | |
| 2016 | 51 | — | |
| 2017 | 16 | — | |
| 1999 | 43 | — | |
| — | 10 | — | |
| 1996 | 11 | — | |
| 2019 | 19 | — | |
| 2015 | 27 | — | |
| 2018 | 20 | — | |
| 2015 | — | — | |
| — | 3 | — |
