China Incubator

✔️ How do I register my company in China without losing time and money?

✔️ How do I protect my IP before entering the Chinese market?

✔️ Will my business model work in China?

✔️ Who are the top VCs relevant for me that I can trust?

✔️ Is my pitch deck ready for Chinese investors?

✔️ How do I localize my product/service for China?

✔️ How can I access government funding without complications?

✔️ How do I connect and sell to Chinese corporates fast (Baidu, Alibaba, etc.)?

✔️ When do I need to go to China physically?

Kevin Worner（王可文）
Head of Accelerator
Focus: Strategy, Growth, Venture Capital

Current Managing Director of German Innovators in China (GINN) Shanghai
Advisor to multiple tech startups, including MedTech, Smart Manufacturing, EdTech, and Retail
Previously worked at top-tier companies in banking, consulting, venture incubation, and as a founder across APAC and Europe
Built a substantial following (1m+ impressions) on social media and YouTube, sharing insights on business and VC
You can often find Kevin in the gym or local Muay Thai / MMA club 🥊

Emily Xu（徐悦）
Senior Acceleration Manager
Focus: Localization of Products / Services, IP Rights

Program Lead of XNode Launch China: Startup Acceleration Program in Shanghai
Advised dozens of startups in business model refinement and growth plan validation in China through workshops, local networks, and events
6+ years experience in China innovation ecosystem and has worked extensively with government partners, accelerators, and various institutions
Previously open innovation manager at InnoSpace, investment team member of an early-stage fund, and international investment manager at China International Intellectech Group
China Representative for Green Initiatives, social enterprise working on urban sustainability; enjoys scuba diving and snowboarding 🏂

Ian Yu（于艺阳）
Acceleration Manger
Focus: Fundraising, Financial Planning

Coordinates XNode Launch China: Startup Acceleration Programs and Corporate Innovation Programs
Advises foreign startups on how to scale in China (Italian Global Startup Program; Singapore GIA Acceleration Programme, etc.); and corporates on how to innovate in China (GAC-Sofinco; X5 Retail Group (Russia), etc.)
Has rich knowledge on capital markets and the China startup ecosystem; previously worked at a leading private equity firm in Shanghai
Holds Master’s of Science in Finance and is CFA Level II candidate; passed China Securities and Fund qualification exams; enjoys soccer, road trips (been to 42 US states), and astronomy 🔭

Hausen Tan（谭豪珅）
Associate
Focus: Growth Marketing, Market Research

Advises foreign startups on how to penetrate the China market through cross-border mentoring, business model validation, and partner building
Focus is on identifying growth opportunities and building growth structures: data-driven marketing for customer acquisition and retention
Previous experience in social impact consulting, co-design workshop development and facilitation, design sprint prototyping, and microfinance and social entrepreneurship
Currently studying Bachelor's of Economics in International Economics and Trade; enjoys teaching piano and playing badminton 🏸

🚀 Scaleup Program
We partner with government innovation agencies (Australia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Italy) and establish bilateral cross-border channels to accelerate startups’ entry into new markets.

💡 Corporate Innovation
We work with corporate partners to find and implement their innovation strategy with our community and impact programs, including Foxconn, SAP, L'oreal, Scania, Hitachi, Intel, Michelin, Pernod Ricard, and more.

🛠️ Venture Building
An all-new acceleration and investment model in collaboration with HighTechXL and Eindhoven Startup Alliance to bring advanced technologies to market within 9-months.

🙌 Co-working Space
XNode operates two co-working spaces in Shanghai, one in the heart of downtown Jingan, and one in Zhangjiang Innovation Park. Community members include La French Tech, CareVoice, Seedlink AI, and more.