China Market Expansion via Chengdu with Innoforge/SSCIP
About this Event
Calling all Technopreneurs, Business Leaders, Corporate Leaders, Engineers and Startup Founders keen on the China Market!
Chengdu awaits you! We are bringing together our China landing support partner, Mr Darrel Chua from Innoforge Ventures, they partner with the Singapore-Sichuan Hi-Tech Innovation Park (SSCIP) to assist companies and our China market expert Mr Eric Qin from RSM Singapore.
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Where: SgInnovate @ 32 Carpenter St
Map: https://g.co/kgs/poqECbB - Nearest MRT is Clarke Quay MRT
Program Schedule:
- 9.30 AM - Registration & Networking
- 10.00 AM - Intro to IES-INCA - Mr Andy Wee, General Manager, IES-INCA
- 10.15 AM - Opportunity in Chengdu and Intro to SSCIPSSTEC - Mr Darrel Chua, Managing Partner, SSCIP
- 10.40 AM - Understanding China Market and Opportunities for Singapore Deep Tech/Engineering Companies - Mr Eric Qin, Head of China Business, RSM Singapore
- 11.15 PM - Panel Discussion and Q&A
- 11.45 PM - Light Refreshments and Networking
- 12.00 PM - End of Event
For enquiries, email [email protected] for more info.
- General Manager, IES-INCA
With a strong engineering background, having spent 13 years in Hewlett Packard in Product Design R&D, Andy has a keen interest in making technology work to create better life for everyone.
In 2014, Andy took time off to pursue a Masters in Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation at NTU's Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre, achieving a Director's List award for outstanding performance.Andy’s interest in technology spans from deeptech, web and mobile app, personal mobility devices, online and offline data storage backup solutions, medical health supplements, natural fertility and beyond.
- Managing Partner, Innoforge Ventures
Technology leader at the intersection of AI, IoT, aerospace, mobile, and gaming — with a proven track record from large MNCs to founding and scaling startups across continents.
Darrel has built and grown technical operations from California, Singapore to Chengdu (China), consistently turning emerging technologies into market-ready solutions. His strength lies in bridging enterprise discipline with startup agility, having navigated both Fortune 500 innovation programs and grassroots venture building from the ground up.
At Innoforge Ventures, he leads deep tech incubation and acceleration initiatives, working closely with startups and family offices to bridge innovation with capital. This includes supporting cross-border ventures, scaling early-stage technologies, and aligning funding strategies with long-term market opportunities.
- Head of China Business, RSM Singapore
With 25+ years of experience in auditing, advisory, government affairs, marketing, and communications — and having worked in Shanghai, New York, Chengdu, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Singapore — Eric brings a global perspective and deep expertise to every engagement, helping businesses unlock growth and move forward with confidence.
As Head of China Business at RSM Singapore, Eric has a deep focus on empowering Chinese companies to use Singapore as a springboard for global success — connecting opportunities, building networks, and delivering solutions that make a real impact.
About IES-INCA - https://ies-inca.com
IES-Incubator and Accelerator (IES-INCA) is a strategic initiative by The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) to support engineers in technopreneurship and new technology business ventures.
IES-INCA incubates new technology companies that are in the process of scaling up. Technopreneurs can tap upon the rich experience industry and finance experts, to build a comprehensive and sustainable business.
InnoForge is your gateway to scaling your startup in Singapore. We are a leading incubator and accelerator, offering holistic support in corporate secretarial services, mentorship, legal and accounting, marketing, business development, and government grant application.
At InnoForge, we’re on a mission to transform Singapore’s most promising startups into global success stories. We believe in the power of innovation to drive economic growth and solve pressing challenges. Our goal is to provide the resources, guidance, and connections that ambitious entrepreneurs need to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape.
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Located in the South Park of Chengdu Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone (CDHT), the 10.34 km2 SSCIP is the first iconic integrated urban hi-tech innovation park project jointly invested by Singapore and Sichuan Province, China. It is also an important international exchange window and innovation platform for Chengdu. SSCIP strives to achieve the vision of “The World, in One City” through seamlessly integrating innovation, ecology and cultural elements. By attracting global hi-tech innovative enterprises and talents, SSCIP will become Chengdu’s engine for reform and opening up, exchange, integration and innovation.
SSCIP is easy accessible via a well-connected transport network which includes 3 metro lines, 4 horizontal and 4 vertical roads, and a comprehensive public bus services network. It is strategically located and only within a 30 minutes’ drive from the old city center, the new Chengdu center (the CBD of the Tianfu New Area) and the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Adhering to Singapore’s "City in a Garden" ideologies, SSCIP is designed by first-class urban planning and design agencies from the US, UK, Singapore and China, while taking reference from successful urban development projects around the world. SSCIP has plenty of high-end residence and talent apartments, comprehensive business amenities and basic infrastructure, rich cultural and leisure facilities and public spaces, as well as unique ecological landscape. These provide the talents living and working in SSCIP with a high quality and convenient lifestyle.
SSCIP focuses on attracting innovation enterprise in the fields of Electronic Information, Life Sciences and New Economy. Tapping on the advanced industry development, master planning and management experiences in Singapore; as well as the rich resources and strong industry capabilities in Chengdu, SSCIP enables these international and local companies to enjoy the best of both worlds. So far, 34 companies including Fortune 500 companies, leading innovation enterprises, listed companies and dynamic start-ups, have set up their headquarters and R&D centers in SSCIP. Companies such as OPPO, Inspur Group, Founder Tech, TRS Info Tech, SuperMap Software, Bluedon Information, Gotech, Skymoons, Medtronic, Haisco Pharmaceutical, Chipscreen Biosciences, Gooddoctor Pharmaceutical serve catalytic roles in forming key industry platforms and attracting more industry players to be part of the industry ecosystem. SSCIP also has 2 large-scale incubation parks –AI International Hub and Biomedicine Innovation Incubation Park. According to their unique needs and requirements, SMEs can set up their presence in the 2 incubation parks. Thereafter, they will be able to enjoy the facilities and services SSCIP provides for enterprises. The AI International Innovation Center also houses the Singapore Innovation Center, which provides office spaces for Singaporean companies to settle in Chengdu High-tech Zone, forming an industrial clustering effect.
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