Tenacious, resilient, and Visionary Incubator
At Startup Castle, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit by helping startups and early-stage companies thrive. We have business incubators, mentoring programs, and a knowledgeable team ready to connect you to the resources you need to succeed.
Since our inception, Startup Castle has supported the growth of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem through the creation and management of services, tools, and resources specifically designed for entrepreneurs. If you’ve ever considered building your own business in one of China’s key driving industries, we invite you to see how Startup Castle can accelerate your success. Clients of the startup incubator service and small business accelerator have access to professional business services designed to help grow
Qualification & Requirements
Step 1
Be an innovation startup company
Got a clear problem?
We expect our startups to have identified a clear problem and devised an innovative way to solve those problems. It could be a new approach to doing business in an existing industry or a new technology to fixing a problem.
A Unique Value Proposition
The How pathway
We want to speed your execution and growth trajectory and finetune your operations. So we require projects to provide the kind of value
that’s unique, solving real life
problems.
Step 2
Step 3
Available Market
Demand validation
This is not a strict requirement but we will love you if you already did your homework. The business proposal should have
proven customer base and a validated
client need
Committed Team
A passionate Founder
It must be composed of forward-thinking
individuals who are focused on the bottom line. Single founders can apply and we assist them to spot passionate teammates.
We are very serious about this requirement because that’s the only way we are assured of commitment
Step 4
Process and Procedures
- Step 1 - Application Process
- Step 2 – Program kick off
- Step 3 - Get Plugged in with the Expert Team
- Step 4 - Execution and Impact
- Step 5 – Global connection
Our incubation program suits brilliant entrepreneurs ready to transform and scale their business. If you pass the application stage, you’ll be invited to pitch to our investment committee. We’ll work with you to help refine your pitch before your pitch date so you have the best possible chance.
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- Submit an Application– Submit an application through
our contact personnel - Attend an Interview We will arrange a conversation to
review your proposal and
business ideas - Final Decision -We then decide and welcome you into our incubator
- Submit an Application– Submit an application through
Because we don’t run cohorts, once you’ve been accepted you’ll start the program when it’s best for you. We work with you to understand what your business needs and build you a bespoke program.
Our team will be available to support you from day one. We know that opportunities and problems can crop up suddenly, that’s why we constantly reassess the impact of our work with you. You’ll work with our teams as your needs change, using their experience to make better decisions quicker.
We want to make sure our support has a lasting impact on your business. This is why we coach your team, give you access to our powerful network, and help set up processes that will have a lasting impact on your business as it grows. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and execute while you build the right team.
We want to make sure our support has a lasting impact on your business. This is why we coach your team, give you access to our powerful network and help set up processes that will have a lasting impact on your business as it grows. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and execute while you build the right team.
What People Are Saying
“I met Startup Castle through a recommendation from a trusted community builder. They helped with the preliminaries of setting up my company and building a business model. They understand their business”
“We nearly gave up our startup project in China due to conflicting information and complex procedures to acquiring trading license. Startup Castle got us sorted in a record of 2 weeks and also a solid mentoring ”
“We subscribed to Startup Castle’s incubation services after we graduated from university. We knew its not going to be an easy journey due to how complex China is but so far, we are very happy with their services”
Our Support
Product & Design
Helping you and your team to build the right product the right way.
Talent Solutions
Making sure you can recruit and retain a brilliant team that can deliver on your mission.
Resources
Tech Office Hours
Legal Office Hours
PR Office Hours
Technology stack discounts
Other Business management Solutions
Fundraising and Corporate Dev
Helping shape your strategy and fundraising story, and putting you in front of the right investors. Get commercial and legal support. Refine your investment story, and master your term sheets, investment agreements, and
Mentorship
Investor Mentors With a Track Record of Funding great Startups. Press Mentors to Craft Your Story & Get Published.
Finance Mentors for Pitch & Fundraising Documents Review
Publicity & Communications
Effectively communicate your startup externally. We help you with strategies to connect with the local government
Growth and Market Insight
Strategic and hands-on support growing revenue and building your brand. The Business Development Mentors will support
Strategic Partnerships
Drive growth through partnerships with our corporate partners and other businesses in our network.
Community
Be Part of a High Potential startup. Honest Insights from Successful Founders in the Community Who Raised Money. A network of Experts & Capital Sources for Follow-on Support for Your Fundraise
Event Listings
Perks
Hubspot for Entrepreneurs
All The Castle members can use Hubspot Marketing suit under the Hubspot For Entrepreneurs Program, which includes a Complete Growth Package, a Personal Training session, and 100% Access to Education Programs (FREE) Plus CRM. These are all you will ever need to manage projects, marketing, growth and communication
How do I get this Perk
All you have to do is to become a Startup Castle member and shoot an email to our Community Manager to get in touch with Hubspot.
Amazon Web Services – $5000 Credits
All Startup Castle members get $5000 worth of AWS credits to be used towards their business. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a secure cloud services platform, offering compute power, database storage, content delivery and other functionality to help businesses scale and grow.
How do I get this Perk
All you have to do is to become a Startup Castle member and shoot an email to our Community Manager for instructions
Oriental Career Recruiter Package
For startups, hiring is not easy but we got you covered. As you join The Startup Castle, your startup gets an exclusive account on Oriental career to recruiting Top talents and interns. Founders benefit from branding, career fairs, Consulting services, and community support. All that and an exclusive access to Members only training area
How do I get this Perk
Soon as you Join us, you will have an instant account created for your company and handed over for immediate use.
FAQs
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A MEMBER?
Any company that meets Startup Castle’s criteria will be considered. Applicants must either:
- Be an innovation startup company or
- Unique value proposition – It must provide the kind of value
that’s unique, solving real life
problems. - Available Market– The business proposal should have
proven customer base and a validated
client need - A passionate team of leaders – It must be composed of forward-thinking
individuals who are focused
on the bottom-line.
In either case, businesses must be focused on commercialization and the idea or technology should have defensible value
HOW LONG CAN MY COMPANY REMAIN IN THE INCUBATOR?<br />
The goal of Startup Castle and the Local Government is to support companies in a way that will enable the business to outgrow our facility and move into bigger facilities due to expanded operations. For this reason, clients begin with a standard, 1-2 Year lease. If the business meets their desired milestones, the lease is renewable.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY COMPANY OUTGROWS THE INCUBATOR OR IS READY TO GRADUATE?
If the business outgrows or graduates from the incubator, the Startup Castle team will assist the company in locating a new space, either within the Government Economic Zone Network or at another appropriate site. If the business meets the graduation criteria ahead of schedule, it may be able to terminate the current lease.
WHAT ARE THE GRADUATION CRITERIA?
Over the course of the first year of tenancy, the business will work with our Team to develop a set of graduation criteria based on the current business plan, growth projections and milestones. Twice a year, the company will review these criteria with Our entrepreneurial services team to determine progress..
HOW DO I APPLY?
You can apply through our contact us form page or reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Entrepreneur Team.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
We are always on the lookout for the next Founder and also ground breaking idea. Reach out to our Senior Partner at [email protected]
HOW ARE FOUNDERS MATCHED TO MENTORS?
We have over 68 Mentors in various industries and sectors. Founders attend selected member only events hosted by our thought leaders in respective industries. The one on one matching is done by our Client Success Team and based on previous experience of the mentor.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE GOVERNMENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT STARTUP CASTLE
Our partnership with the Local Government allows our startups to compete in some of the elite National Competitions. Get Favorable tax policies, reimbursements, Government Funds in selected industries, Speedy licensing procedures, Introduction to data research and connections.