Shanghai & Suzhou China Business Immersion Program — High-Tech, Biotech & Innovation With Qing Rong
6 Days / 5 Nights of founder-led mentorship, company visits, and networking opportunities with China’s leading high-tech, biotech, and textile innovators.
Program Overview
The Shanghai & Suzhou Business Immersion Program is designed for young entrepreneurs who want to explore China’s high-tech, biotech, and textile sectors first-hand. Guided by Qing Rong, participants will:
- Visit high-tech, biotech, and textile companies in Shanghai and Suzhou
- Meet founders and decision-makers
- Understand market insights, innovation strategies, and potential partnerships
- Explore opportunities to adapt business models, technology, or products to RCEP countries
This is founder-guided, not a sightseeing tour. Every visit is curated for entrepreneurial learning and exposure.
Shanghai-Suzhou Premier Business Trip Itinerary – 6 Days & 5 Nights
Day 1 —
Singapore/International – Shanghai (Airport Transfer & City Immersion)
- Afternoon/Evening: Arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, transfer by 7-seater business van (one trip)
- Evening: Huangpu River Night Cruise + The Bund Light Show
- Dinner: Bund-area restaurant featuring Shanghai local cuisine
- Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong / Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Day 2 —
Shanghai – Technology Innovation & Digital Economy Theme
- Morning: Visit SenseTime or Alibaba Shanghai R&D Center
→ Thematic seminar on AI vision/digital economy (1.5 hours)
- Afternoon: Visit Xiaohongshu (RED) Headquarters or Pinduoduo
→ Sharing session on new media e-commerce/social commerce models
- Lunch: Business restaurant in Lujiazui Financial District
- Dinner: Xintiandi dining area
- Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Day 3 —
Shanghai – Biopharmaceuticals & Advanced Manufacturing
- Morning: Visit Fosun Pharma or United Imaging Healthcare (Shanghai)
→ Seminar on medical technology and industrialization
- Afternoon: Visit Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory (advance booking required) or SAIC Motor R&D Center
→ Discussion on new energy vehicle manufacturing and supply chain
- Lunch: Restaurant in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
- Dinner: High-end riverside restaurant in Pudong
- Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Day 4 —
Shanghai – Suzhou (Industrial Park & Smart Manufacturing)
- Morning: Private transfer to Suzhou (~1.5 hours drive)
- Afternoon: Visit Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center + Innovent Biologics or Ecovacs Robotics
→ Sharing session on industrial park policies and smart manufacturing
- Lunch: Business restaurant in Suzhou Industrial Park
- Dinner: Suzhou-style cuisine restaurant by Jinji Lake
- Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Suzhou / Park Hotel Suzhou
Day 5 —
Suzhou – Green Economy & Cultural Innovation
- Morning: Visit GCL Energy or Hengtong Optic-Electric
→ Thematic discussion on green energy and optical communication
- Afternoon: Visit Suzhou Embroidery Research Institute or Suzhou Museum (cultural experience)
→ Case sharing on integration of traditional craftsmanship and modern design
- Lunch: Songhelou (time-honored Suzhou restaurant)
- Dinner: Creative cuisine restaurant in the industrial park
- Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Suzhou
Day 6 —
Suzhou – Shanghai Pudong Airport Departure
- Morning: Client’s own arrangements or optional visit to Microsoft Suzhou Research Institute
- Lunch: Seasonal lunch at Yangcheng Lake farmhouse (Suzhou) or restaurant in Shanghai Hongqiao area
- Afternoon: Private transfer to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for return flight to Singapore
KEY LEARNING & NETWORKING OUTCOMES
- Direct exposure to China’s high-tech, biotech, and textile innovators
- Understanding of market entry, partnership, and technology applications
- Networking with China founders and fellow RCEP entrepreneurs
- Insights into scalable business models for home countries