IGNITE ASIA-Ignite Your Venture’s Journey from MVP to Market Success
Shenzhen & Hong Kong – Greater Bay Area (China GBA) Immersion
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Introduction
Bringing a new product to market demands more than a great idea- it requires a smart, agile supply chain, a deep understanding of market dynamics, access to world-class innovation resources, and the right funding connections.
As new international innovation hubs emerge offering ventures the opportunity to develop their supply chains and manufacturing capabilities through ecosystem partnerships and collaborations, ventures need to be able to navigate and assess these supply chain opportunities to develop and implement their business models for growth and scale.
The Entrepreneurship Centre at CJBS has partnered with Hong Kong University to deliver a unique bootcamp that focuses on the opportunities available across two influential innovation hubs- Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
A Five-Day Immersive Experience in Shenzhen and Hong Kong
Led by Hong Kong University with contributions from the Entrepreneurship Centre at CJBS, this intensive bootcamp combines hands-on workshops, factory visits, investor engagement, and strategy sessions – all designed to help you validate and de-risk you decisions around developing, building and shipping your product at scale. and building a globally competitive operation.
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What You Gain
The programme will go beyond the theory to addressing the practical, often frustrating issues that international founders face when manufacturing in China: - Supply chain planning, assessment and partnering
- Sourcing strategies and supplier chain specialisation
- Risk audits, assessment and building in resilience
- Contracts and IP
- Working with manufactures to ‘ sign off’ on a product for manufacture
- Relationship management with suppliers and identifying who will manage local operations
- Aligning supply chain strategies with your business model and CRM policies.
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Real-World Exposure & High-Value Networks
You will have the opportunity to visit manufacturing facilities for onsite workshops and to hear firsthand fhow these facilities work with ventures, attend curated networking events, and engage with experienced founders who have successfully scaled in Asia. You will leave with actionable partnerships and roadmaps, and ongoing ecosystem access.
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Designed For
Startups and scale-ups in MedTech, HealthTech, Hardware, Robotics, AI, Connected Devices, and Advanced Manufacturing – especially those seeking to manufacture, or potentially identify Asian markets.
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Logistics & Support
- Programme delivered in English
- Accommodation, local transport, and most meals
- Curated accommodation providers available
- Visa support provided
- Post-program ecosystem introductions and follow-up
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Partners
-University of Hong Kong (HKU) & iDendron – HKU’s innovation hub, providing startup incubation, deep GBA connections, and cross-border expertise.
– Entrepreneurship Centre, Cambridge Judge Business School – A global leader in supporting ventures at all stages of their journey from early stage commercliasation considerations through to growth and scale stages
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Register Your Interest
Registration deadline:August 31, 2026
Spaces are limited.
Please use the link to register your interest for the programme. Please note that the programme is aimed at ventures and SMES who have ring fenced funds to explore manufacturing and potential growth and scale opportunities in Asia