Smart Synergy, Soaring Ambitions
Earlier this month, Innoforge Ventures had the privilege of co-hosting the Sichuan Tianfu New Area Singapore Investment Cooperation Promotion Forum held at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. The high-level dialogue uniting leaders from Singapore’s innovation ecosystem with senior officials and business delegates from China’s fast-rising Tianfu New Area.
Held under the theme “Smart Synergy in Lion City · Digital Empowerment in Tianfu“, the forum focused on technological innovation and industrial collaboration, attracting more than 80 guests from the government, business, and academic sectors in Singapore. Two strategic cooperation agreements were signed on-site, and several cooperation intentions were established. The forum facilitated targeted connections with Singaporean tech enterprises, investment institutions, and industry associations, laying the foundation for future cross-border technology transfer.
A Rising Deep Tech Powerhouse
At the forum, Tianfu New Area highlighted the industrial ecosystem in fields such as electronic information, aerospace, and advanced energy, showcasing the strong appeal of cross-border cooperation. Chengdu Xiaoduo Technology Co. Ltd. and New Standard (Singapore) Co. Ltd. signed a cooperation agreement in the field of artificial intelligence, with both parties working together to create application scenarios for technology.
Several Singapore-based companies expressed their intention to accelerate the establishment of hard-tech transformation bases, overseas service centers, and research and development centers in the New Area. The International Technology Transfer Center also signed a memorandum of understanding with Origgin Ventures, and both parties exchanged plaques.
Mr Bill Zhang, General Manager of Origgin Ventures China Division, said, “Tianfu New Area is not only a hub for the western market but also, through policy alignment and resource integration, helps companies reduce the cost of cross-border trial and error.”
More Than Industry: A Future-Ready Smart City
The Tianfu smart city blueprint was also on full display, highlighting how industrial growth is balanced with livability and sustainability:
- World-class infrastructure: International schools, hospitals, and public transit
- Green urban planning: Focus on clean energy and public parks
- Government incentives: R&D support, land subsidies, and tax benefits
- A deep talent pool: 170,000+ professionals across 2,000+ high-growth companies
Building the Bridge: Singapore × Tianfu
After the event, the Tianfu New Area delegation conducted one-on-one meetings with Singaporean enterprises, providing customized solutions for cross-border investment challenges. This cooperation not only offers a “super interface” for Chinese and Singaporean enterprises to expand into new markets but also sets a demonstration benchmark for linking global innovation resources with China.
Let’s Shape the Future Together
The message from both sides of the table was loud and clear: Singapore wants in on China’s next wave of innovation, and Tianfu is opening its doors to co-develop the future of high-tech living.
With strong policy incentives, a vibrant lifestyle ecosystem, and thousands of scaling tech enterprises, Tianfu New Area presents a well-balanced platform for long-term R&D partnerships, cross-border investment alignment, and entry into China’s deep tech sectors.
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