Sichuan's startup ecosystem is growing, with a strong focus on deep technology sectors. Industries like biotechnology, semiconductors, and aerospace are prominent in the region.
Companies such as Silan Semiconductor have secured CN¥1.6B for chip manufacturing. C Ray Therapeutics is another notable company, raising $100M for healthcare advancements.
Below is our list of 51 Sichuan startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Tony Duan |
| Funding Amount | $10.6M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Lenovo, GF Securities |
Chengdu Maike Technology develops key materials and integration technologies for microsystems. Their work focuses on special packaging and functional materials for the semiconductor and high-end electronics industries.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CN¥110M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Addor Capital, Hidden Hill Capital, Hua Capital, Chengdu Hi-tech Investment Group, Grit Ventures |
ClonOrgan develops genetically engineered pigs for use in xenotransplantation. The company's work in biotechnology aims to create a new source of organs, such as hearts and kidneys, for human transplant patients.
| Year Founded | 2005 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $8.3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | BioVenture, Lightspeed China Partners, Qipu Biotechnology, Royal Sea Capital, Chonglong Green |
C Ray Therapeutics develops targeted radionuclide therapies to offer new treatment options for cancer patients. Their clinical-stage work in nuclear medicine focuses on creating a new generation of therapies for difficult-to-treat cancers.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $100M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Shenzhen Capital Group, GL Ventures LLC, 3SBio Inc., Tailong Investment, Guanghua Wutong Fund |
Guoxing Aerospace develops and operates commercial satellites, providing low-cost communication technology and data services. They specialize in satellite research and development, delivering AI-powered data applications for a range of industries.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Lei Wang |
| Funding Amount | CN¥1.1B |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Shenzhen Capital Group, Vanke, Oriental Fortune Capital, Hongtai Capital Holdings, Chengdu High-tech Ceyuan Capital |
Qitan Technology builds fourth-generation gene sequencers based on nanopore technology. The company provides a complete platform that includes proprietary hardware, chips, and analysis kits for researchers.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Dan Xie, Geng Hu, Jin Wang, Jingwei Bai |
| Funding Amount | CN¥1.3B |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Hillhouse Investment, Baidu Ventures, CDH Investments, Meituan, Gaorong Capital |
Silan Semiconductor specializes in manufacturing semiconductor components, with a focus on LED and high-voltage integrated circuit chips. They also handle power module packaging for a range of electronic applications.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CN¥1.6B |
| Startup Size | — |
| Last Funding Status | Undisclosed |
| Top Investors | China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (CICF) |
Kangdesai Medical Technology develops and applies new cell therapies to treat solid tumors. They build their pipeline of immunotherapies using a proprietary TCR-T technology platform.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Ping Ding |
| Funding Amount | CN¥50M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Dongna Fund, Korea Investment Partners, Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical, Beijing Enterprises Medical and Health Industry Group, Shanghai Starcom Venture Capital Management Center |
ECHINT provides advanced system packaging and testing services for the semiconductor industry. Their work focuses on board-level integration to ensure high performance and reliability for complex electronic systems.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | CN¥1B |
| Startup Size | — |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Matrix Partners China, Shang Qi Capital, BC Capital, Rising Investments, Chengdu Science and Technology Innovation Investment Group |
Yellow Swan specializes in producing sterile, domestic eggs that are safe enough to be eaten raw. They adhere to strict Japanese quality standards and a comprehensive control system to guarantee product safety from farm to table.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $95M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Proterra Investment Partners, Meridian Capital Asia, CICC, Huaying Capital, Xiamen C&D Emerging Industry Equity Investment |
41 Additional Sichuan Startups Worth Following
Our top picks offer a glimpse into the region's energy, but the story doesn't end there. Founders across the province are building in important fields, especially in biotech and AI.
Some are just getting started while others are already growing quickly. Here’s a look at the other companies shaping Sichuan's startup community.