Boundless Innovation, Collaborative Synergy: WTIF 2024 Ignites Global Tech Surge

Under the guidance and support of the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Administrative Committee of the Lingang New Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the 2024 International Top Incubator Forum (hereinafter referred to as the 2024 “Top Incubator” Forum or WTIF 2024) will be held inHeld in Shanghai Lingang from September 26 to 28, the 2024 “Dingfu” Forum, while continuing to build a professional, international, and value-connecting platform, will also promote the concept of “incubation with warmth,” making the warmth of technology incubation truly accessible.

Last December, the inaugural International Top-tier Incubator Forum concluded successfully. Over the course of the two-day agenda, we received expressions of interest in collaboration from various sectors and garnered extensive global attention. Incubator leaders, ecosystem partners, investors, and entrepreneurs from around the world gathered here to break free from conventional thinking and witness the profound power of innovation. The inaugural forum successfully connectedMore than 20 countriesthought leaders, achieving overTotal Impressions: 2,236,000, obtainMore than 600 international media outletsof extensive coverage, and200,000 Live Stream Views. This grand event brings togetherOver 300 Startups、160+ Incubation Projects, along with numerous industry experts offering profound insights, have provided new perspectives and approaches to the development of the global innovation ecosystem.

Themed “Innovation Without Borders, Collaboration for Symbiosis,” this forum brings together global incubators, leading figures in technology projects, industry experts, and investors to jointly explore and drive the transformation and upgrading of tech enterprises, industrial innovation, and cutting-edge trends in technological innovation. Committed to building a global incubation ecosystem network, it aims to foster cross-border incubation collaboration, unleash innovative momentum, and unlock endless possibilities in Shanghai Lingang—a world-class hub for incubation and innovation.

September 26-28, 2024

At the forefront of technological innovation—Shanghai Lingang Hosts

This is not only a grand gathering of ideas

A Global Gathering of Innovation Incubation Power

Forum Official Website:https://wtiforum.linker2.com

The 2024 International Top Incubator Forum will be held viaKeynote Speeches, In-depth Roundtable Discussions, Incubation Workshops, Annual Incubation Project Roadshow Conferencesuch activities, aiming to create an “International Innovation Rainforest” that gathers sparks of wisdom from diverse global cultures, allowing innovative ideas to freely collide on the international stage and trigger a global wave of innovation.

The 2024 Global Top Incubator Forum is calling for speakers worldwide in the fields of life sciences, digital technology, and sustainable development. We invite leading global tech executives and industry experts to join us, sharing the latest incubation concepts and practices from a global perspective. This will also provide you with an opportunity to engage in thought-provoking exchanges with top-tier global tech companies, investment institutions, and renowned scholars, fostering greater synergy within the global tech industry and incubation ecosystem, and paving the way for a brighter future.

Selected Speakers from the Inaugural “Dingfu” Forum

Connect with international guests from regions such as North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to expand the cooperation network.

Core Focus Topics

Jointly explore cutting-edge topics such as international innovation incubation, life sciences, digital technology, and new quality productive forces.

Future Stars Evaluation

Join the WTIF Awards Judging Committee to jointly discover the top 1% of innovative technologies and enterprises.

The inaugural forum featured numerous international events highlighting the distinctive “Dingfu” characteristics. The 2024 “Dingfu” Forum not only discussed international collaborative innovation in incubation but also focused on the incubation value chain, delving deeply into standardized models for high-quality venture cultivation. A series of flagship activities, including specialized forums on incubation and on future industries driven by new quality productive forces, were held to further explore global entrepreneurial hotspots, opportunities in emerging markets, and new paradigms for global incubation.

Focusing on Incubation: Horizontal and Vertical LinkagesThis article explores high-quality incubation development pathways through university-based incubation, investment-incubation synergy, institutional innovation, and talent cultivation. It also examines the deep integration of high-quality incubation with the innovation chain, talent chain, capital chain, industrial chain, and supply chain.

Focusing on future industries and new quality productive forces, we present cutting-edge technological perspectives from the integrated viewpoints of industry, academia, research, and innovation. Centering on artificial intelligence, life sciences, new energy, and sustainable development, we release frontier scientific and technological achievements and explore the “last mile” translation of future industrial innovations into practical applications.

The 2024 2nd International Top Incubator Forum is now open to global enterprises and organizations for partnership recruitment, jointly promoting the development of the global innovation incubation ecosystem.

1. International Network:As an official partner of the forum, you will have the opportunity to connect with incubator executives, innovative entrepreneurs, and frontline investors from around the world, thereby expanding your international network.

2. Brand Exposure:As an official partner of the forum, you will have the opportunity to gain brand exposure through the forum’s promotional materials, official website, social media platforms, and on-site events.

3. Content Collaboration:As an official forum partner, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the organizers on thought leadership initiatives, including content integration for thematic forums and specialized presentations sharing industry insights.

4. Project Communication:As an official partner of the forum, you may recommend projects for consideration in the WTIF Awards rankings; participate in the Innovation Project Marketplace to showcase your brand and engage with global attendees and international capital.

Scanning Code and WTIF Jointly Lead the Wave of Technological Innovation

WTIF 2024 will create a “reception hall” for international enterprises entering China and a “boarding gate” for Chinese companies expanding overseas. Focusing on dimensions such as financing, industrial cooperation, and rankings, it will provide a comprehensive exchange platform for financing matchmaking for international and domestic projects, overseas expansion matchmaking for Chinese enterprises, and the “Go to China” strategy for international enterprises.

To showcase cutting-edge innovations and promote comprehensive integration and interaction among capital, industry, and innovation, the 2024 “Dingfu” Forum features three dedicated tracks: Life Sciences, Digital Technology, and Sustainable Development.2024 WTIF Incubation Star List Selection, attracting applications for innovative projects from around the world, discovering global innovative technologies and enterprises, and showcasing to all sectors worldwide the infinite possibilities of technological innovation and its impact. This forum will also releaseBest Incubation Cases and Top Incubator Institutions ListFor the selection results, please follow our official WeChat account.

Life Science Award:Molecular Biology, Brain Science, Neuroscience, Cell Therapy, Gene Editing, and Other Fields

Digital Technology Award:Fields such as artificial intelligence, large language models, humanoid robots, semiconductors, industrial internet, and 5G/6G technology applications

Sustainability Award:New Energy, Novel Energy Storage Solutions, Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction, Circular Economy, and Related Fields

May–August 2024 Project Call for Entries and Registration

July–August 2024 Online Preliminary Review by Expert Panel

September 27–28, 2024: Final Selection and Award Ceremony

Recruitment Deadline: August 2, 2024

1. Complimentary On-Site Booth: All companies shortlisted for the final round will have the opportunity to receive one complimentary on-site booth (priority will be given to shortlisted projects with strong demonstrative and technological features).

2. Travel Subsidy: All enterprises shortlisted for the final selection will have the opportunity to receive a travel subsidy for one co-founder-level representative to attend WTIF 2024 in Shanghai (applicable only to enterprises attending the conference in Shanghai; limited to one subsidized attendee per enterprise).

1. Lingang Group provides application scenarios and facilitates matchmaking with upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain

2. Talent Apartments (eligibility criteria apply)

3. Free office space (for tenants of Sinan Incubator or industrial parks under Lingang Group – up to 500 square meters rent-free for a maximum of six months)

4. Priority Access to Lingang Group’s Investment Fund

5. Exclusive Liaison Services for the Qianfan Hui Sci-Tech Innovation Service Package (Financing, Loans, Insurance, etc.)

Registration Channel for List Evaluation

Complete List of Evaluation Information

https://wtiforum.linker2.com/#/register/awards

The 2024 International Top Incubator Forum is now accepting exhibitor applications from innovative enterprises and startups worldwide. This presents an excellent opportunity to showcase your innovations on a global stage, expand your business network, and engage directly with industry leaders and potential investors.

1. Display Platform:Showcase your latest products, technologies, or services on the international stage and capture the attention of a global audience.

2. Brand Exposure:Enhance the brand's international visibility through the forum's promotional materials, official website, and on-site exhibitions.

3. On-site Interaction:Engage in face-to-face exchanges with incubator leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from around the world.

4. Business Opportunities:Engage in direct dialogue with cutting-edge startups, star incubation projects, and numerous industry experts to explore collaboration and investment opportunities.

Exhibitor Registration Channel

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International Innovation Collaborative Incubation Alliance

At the opening ceremony of the inaugural “Dingfu” Forum, the International Innovation Collaborative Incubation Alliance was established,13 incubators from China and abroadJointly issued an initiative aimed at guiding incubators toward specialization, value creation, and internationalization, while collaboratively building high-quality incubation platforms to strategize and cooperatively develop new fields and new tracks.

Member Institutions of the International Innovation Collaborative Incubation Alliance

This year, the International Innovation Collaborative Incubation Alliance will continue to expand its “incubation ecosystem,” sincerely inviting innovation incubators, research institutions, and investment partners from around the world to join us in weaving a global innovation network.

Take Action with Us:

• Share and exchange concepts for innovation incubation and international resources, connecting with global markets

• Participated in domestic and international technology project matchmaking events, facilitating the showcase of high-quality overseas projects

• Participate in the construction of the alliance’s brand community, provide the latest insights on international incubation trends, and produce featured reports on member incubation initiatives

If you are interested in joining the alliance,

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Let Us Jointly Write a New Chapter in Global Innovation!