Building the Global Investment Stage for Next-Gen AI Hardware Innovators

Xin Summit’s flagship investment program – Fund at First Pitch (FAFP) – inherits the legacy of BEYOND Expo’s signature pitching program and debuts in Shenzhen. The event serves as an efficient bridge connecting entrepreneurs in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s AI hardware and frontier tech sectors with global top-tier investment institutions.

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Event Information

Date: November 15–16, 2025
Location: Nanshan District, Shenzhen
Languages: Chinese / English (varies by sessions)

Agenda

November 15, 2025
09:30–10:00 Investor Check-in
10:00–11:00 FAFP (English, tentative)
11:00-12:00 VC Meet-up
14:00–15:00 FAFP (Chinese, tentative)
15:00-16:00 VC Meet-up

November 16, 2025
09:30–10:00 Investor Check-in
10:00–11:00 FAFP (Chinese, tentative)
11:00-12:00 VC Meet-up
14:00–15:00 FAFP (English, tentative)
15:00-16:00 VC Meet-up

Application Guidelines

Application Deadline: November 7, 2025
Review Period: Within 5 business days after submission
Startup Pitching Materials Deadline: November 14, 2025

Focus Areas

Xin Summit FAFP concentrates on the following AI hardware and related frontier technology fields:

  • Intelligent Systems
  • Smart Devices
  • Advanced Infrastructure

FAQ

Q: Can non-exhibitors of Xin Summit participate in FAFP?
A: Yes. However, Xin Summit exhibitors will receive priority.

Q: What are the requirements for pitching materials?
A: A PPT of no more than 5 pages is required.

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Investor Registration Form

Startups Registration Form

If you have already checked “Sign up for the Fund at First Pitch (FAFP)” and successfully submitted your information on the BECOME AN EXHIBITOR page, your registration for FAFP has been completed. There is no need to submit your registration again on this page.