Jakarta, INTI – S-Tron (S创中国) has officially joined INTI Startup Expo 2025 as a strategic community partner. This collaboration connects two dynamic ecosystems, China’s high-growth tech scene and Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving digital markets, creating a powerful platform for startup growth, venture collaboration, and innovation exchange.
This strategic partnership aims to accelerate cross-border market access, investment opportunities, and long-term partnerships between stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific region.
S-Tron China: A Catalyst for Global Tech Entrepreneurship
S-Tron (S创中国) is a global entrepreneurship community that rebranded from Slush China in 2022, building on a decade-long legacy of curating high-impact tech events across China. It has become a launchpad for early and growth-stage startups seeking capital, talent, and global exposure.
After rebranding from Slush China to S-Tron in 2022, the organization has delivered over 10 large-scale innovation confer conferences in key cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Nanjing, and Yangzhou, with an accumulated impact that includes:
- Over 35,000 high-tech professionals
- 4,000 startups across diverse verticals
- 500 industry-leading speakers
- 3,000 volunteers supporting global outreach
- 2,000+ successful investment and strategic matches
Strategic Collaboration for Regional Market Penetration
S-Tron Shanghai 2025 is projected to host 13,000+ attendees from around the world, including 2,000 startups and 1,500 investors. The conference highlights innovation across sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Biomedicine, Green Energy, Mobility, and Cultural Tech, as well as inclusive topics like women’s leadership, youth entrepreneurship, and internationalization strategies.
At its flagship event, S-Tron Shanghai 2025, top-tier global investors, entrepreneurs, and industry transformers will converge for an experience that goes beyond traditional conferences. The event is designed as an immersive ecosystem, merging keynote speeches, panel debates, and tech pitches with AI-powered matchmaking, augmented reality showcases, and after-hours networking experiences that fuel creativity and collaboration.
This year, S-Tron gathers leading innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts for a focused day of programs aimed at driving collaboration and spotlighting emerging trends. The event will showcase the following agenda:
Round 0: Now
Round 1: Late June / Early July
- Tickets, promo codes, Promo flyer available for your community
- Announcement of our third batch of speakers
Round 2: Mid August/Late August
- Announcement of Full Speakers Lineup
- Announcement of Pitching and Showcasing Startups lineup
- Full list of exhibitors
Round 3: Early September
- Full agenda and Final list of speakers released
- Final round is preferred
- Ticketing, Final agenda, Final list of speakers
Startup Pitch Competition & Showcase
S-Tron Shanghai will host a tiered competition and exhibition structure for startups at different funding stages:
- Pre-Seed to Pre-A: Startup Pitch Competition
- Angel to A+ Round: Startup Showcase
- Series B+: Scaleup Showcase
Pitch finalists will be selected by investors and compete live on stage, with winners receiving exclusive partner-sponsored resources.
Key sectors include:
- Cultural & Creative Consumer
- Life Sciences
- Future Mobility
- Next-Gen AI
- Sustainability
- Advanced Manufacturing
Finalists and exhibitors will have the opportunity to pitch directly to over 13,000+ professionals, including investors, corporates, and media stakeholders.
Exhibition Opportunities
S-Tron Shanghai 2025 also features two major exhibition formats:
- Startup Demo Booths – Designed for Pre-A stage companies (priority to Seed and Pre-A), offering hands-on product demonstrations and real-time user engagement.
- Branded Booths – Tailored for corporates, unicorns, and accelerators, with custom booth design support and enhanced media spotlight.
All booths come with standard furnishings, power setup, lighting, and complimentary event passes, providing startups with high-visibility exposure to strategic partners and the global innovation media.
Powering Cross-Border Innovation and Market Expansion in Asia
As part of its Southeast Asia expansion strategy, S-Tron will lead a dedicated delegation of startups and investors from China to participate in INTI Startup Expo 2025, which will be held on September 2–4, 2025, at Jakarta International Expo (JIEXPO).
This move allows Chinese tech innovators to:
- Explore entry strategies into the ASEAN region
- Engage with key industry regulators and institutional partners
- Participate in high-value matchmaking and deal-making sessions
- Build partnerships with Indonesian and regional stakeholders
Simultaneously, INTI benefits from S-Tron’s robust ecosystem and international reputation, positioning the expo as a bridge between East Asia’s capital and innovation networks and Southeast Asia’s market demand and digital transformation agenda.
INTI Startup Expo 2025: The Gateway to Southeast Asia’s Innovation Economy
INTI Startup Expo is part of Indonesia Technology & Innovation (INTI) Expo, an international-scale exhibition and conference platform focused on nurturing Southeast Asia’s innovation ecosystem. With the theme “Gateway to Southeast Asia’s Emerging Markets”, INTI brings together tech players from around the world to showcase innovative solutions that can transform industries and improve lives.
Key Highlights:
INTI Startup Expo 2025 is designed to facilitate collaboration among startups, investors, government institutions, and cross-sector corporations. The event features:
- A startup exhibition across sectors including edtech, healthtech, fintech, green tech, AI, blockchain, IoT, and smart mobility.
- Keynote sessions and conferences featuring global associations, regulators, and innovation leaders.
- Pitching sessions for early-stage and growth-stage startups to venture capital and angel investors.
- Workshops and hands-on classes on business development, local regulations, and market expansion.
- Government-facilitated business matching to enable strategic partnerships and funding opportunities.
- National and technology pavilions representing innovation strength from across the globe.
Scale and Participation:
- Over 30,000 professional visitors
- More than 1,200 exhibitors
- 450+ international speakers
- Representation from more than 18 countries
INTI Startup Expo is expected to serve as a convergence point between technological innovation and Southeast Asia’s market needs, bridging global solutions with real local challenges.
Exclusive Benefits for INTI Startup Expo Members at S-Tron Shanghai 2025
As part of its strategic collaboration with S-Tron Shanghai 2025, INTI Startup Expo offers a range of premium opportunities for its participating startups. These benefits are designed to enhance visibility, expand networks, and unlock access to international markets. The key opportunities include :
- 30 Complimentary Tickets to S-Tron Shanghai 2025
INTI is providing 30 free passes (each valued at 798 RMB) to S-Tron Shanghai 2025.
- Opportunities to Speak and Pitch on the Global Stage
Selected startups will be invited to:
- Deliver a presentation or join panel discussions at the event, subject to approval by the speaker committee.
- Participate in the Startup Pitch Competition, a curated platform to present solutions in front of international investors, mentors, and venture capitalists
- Free Demo Booths for Startup Exhibitors
Selected INTI Startup Expo members will be granted free exhibition booths to showcase their innovations. These booths offer startups a chance to build brand presence, engage directly with potential partners, and demonstrate their products to a diverse audience.
Indonesia: The Strategic Hub for Southeast Asia
Indonesia stands at the center of Southeast Asia’s digital and economic transformation:
- Access to a 680-million-strong ASEAN consumer base
- Projected digital economy exceeding USD 130 billion by 2025
- Jakarta as the core of the region’s technology, finance, and innovation ecosystem
By connecting with both INTI StartUp and S-Tron, startups gain an unrivaled opportunity to enter these high-growth markets, de-risk expansion, and scale impact globally.
Join the Innovation Movement
This strategic collaboration between INTI and S-Tron offers more than just participation, it creates a two-way innovation corridor between China and Southeast Asia.
Whether you're a tech startup, investor, ecosystem enabler, or policymaker, we invite you to be part of this regional growth story and shape the next generation of global innovation.
Learn more and register for INTI Startup Expo 2025:
👉 https://www.startup.inti.asia
Explore partnership opportunities with S-Tron Shanghai 2025:
👉 https://www.s-union.cn/
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