OPPORTUNITY: BRICS Cross Border Innovation Accelerator Program 2026
Are you a South African business looking to access the China market?
A recent interview on the SA Trade Desk highlighted the importance of South African businesses looking beyond our local borders if they are serious about achieving their entrepreneurial ambitions. China is South Africa’s largest trade partner – mainly driven by our attractive mineral resource markets – but this has also expanded to other key markets including agriculture.
If this is a market you are targeting, a new gateway to global scale begins in Xiamen, China, at the headquarters of the China–BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era.
This flagship acceleration initiative is purpose-built to enable high-potential startups from BRICS nations and partner economies to enter, integrate, and scale within China’s dynamic and high-growth market.
Selected ventures will gain end-to-end market enablement—combining strategic market-entry support, tailored financing pathways, and on-the-ground landing services—designed to unlock sustainable growth within China’s complex but opportunity-rich ecosystem.
Focus Sectors Powering the Future
Biomedicine New Energy & Intelligent Vehicles Advanced New Materials Digital Economy & Emerging Technologies
Program Snapshot
Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
Program Duration: 2-month hybrid acceleration
• Virtual expert-led sessions
• 2-week immersive, on-site acceleration in Xiamen (May 2026)
What You will Gain:
• Direct engagement with leading Chinese corporates and investors
• Access to policy, industry, and innovation networks
• Market landing support and localization resources
Beyond Acceleration – A Strategic Market Gateway
This program is more than a launchpad – it is a cross-border innovation bridge, connecting global solutions to one of the world’s most influential and fast-evolving economies.
Whether you’re advancing biomedical breakthroughs, shaping the future of mobility, or scaling digital platforms, this ecosystem equips you with the tools, partners, and insights to succeed in China.
Find out more here.
