NEWS & INSIGHTS
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News & updates, policy insights and startup stories.
The First Half of 2026: An Ecosystem Built Through Action
From the China–Brazil dialogue in January to the park opening, Venture Builders and the PhD scholar program — a look back at the first half of 2026 at Startup Alliance.
How International Talent Can Successfully Build a Startup in China: The 2026 Guide
The complete playbook: who we are, what the ecosystem offers, and the proven seven-step journey from first email to a registered, funded company in China.
Venture Builders 2026 Wrapped: 28 Countries, 25 Universities, 36 Builders, One Stage
From idea to Demo Day — 36 university builders from 28 countries completed the Venture Builders journey; six projects took home awards across three categories.
Why We Built the Chaoyang Startup Handbook
Information overload is one of the biggest pain points for international founders. The Chaoyang Startup Handbook fixes that — six chapters, from registration to living in Chaoyang.
Our First Beijing International Youth Startup Bootcamp, with the Beijing Overseas Students Center
Dozens of young international founders came together for intensive training and mentorship at our first-ever Beijing International Youth Startup Bootcamp, co-hosted with the Beijing Overseas Students Center.
100+ Founders, Investors and Policy Leaders: Community Pitch Night at Jin Shangyuan
Guided by the Chaoyang District Bureau of Talent Work and co-hosted with FoundersLair, our Community Pitch Night brought together 100+ international founders, investors and policy leaders.
ITCP Officially Launches: A Direct Government Channel for International Founders
The International Talent Co-Founder Program (ITCP) launched at the Beijing (Wangjing) Overseas Students Center, giving international founders direct institutional access to a dozen+ government agencies.