Mars Accelerator
Connects founders, technology companies and investors in Physical AI and robotics.
WebsiteTrust grows from documented work and clear roles.
Our core team, led by Wei Zhang and Yijun Yu, provides the infrastructure and network in China. Experienced industry experts and consultants in Germany and China contribute sector knowledge and the trust of their clients.
OUR NETWORK
Our partners.
Associations, professional communities and platforms in industry, technology and education.
Robocrew
A professional community for robotics and Embodied AI connecting engineers, founders, investors and suppliers.
Shenzhen Robotics Association
Connects robotics companies and suppliers in Shenzhen and promotes technical exchange and international cooperation.
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Shenzhen AI Industry Association
Brings AI companies, universities and research institutions together for technological innovation and industrial applications.
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Industrial Automation Community
A professional community for industrial automation focused on PLCs, drive technology, robotics and smart manufacturing.
SMICA
Promotes international cooperation between companies, research institutions and industry organisations in smart manufacturing.
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Robot Valley
Connects robotics companies, developers and investors to advance innovation and industrial applications.
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AskMyHumanoid
A platform for exchange on humanoid robotics and Embodied AI, focusing on technology trends and commercial applications.
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Smart Tech Community
A media and exchange platform sharing expertise in AI, robotics and smart manufacturing.
Guangdong Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing Association
Connects equipment manufacturers, research institutions and service providers to support innovation and industrial modernisation in Guangdong.
Shenzhen Intelligent Manufacturing Association
Promotes digital transformation, smart factories and cooperation between manufacturers and technology providers in Shenzhen.
IoT China Joint Conference
A nationwide network of associations, companies and research institutions supporting innovation and cooperation in the Internet of Things.
Ningbo IoT Association
Connects companies and innovation partners in Ningbo for industrial connectivity, digital transformation and smart applications.
SGAEE
Connects German and Chinese vocational education with manufacturing companies for workforce development and technical exchange.
WebsiteDocumented industrial work.
The cases distinguish documented delivery from future possibilities. Images, processes and statements are used only where their context is substantiated.
Strip Steel and Precision Technology
Five European technology companies met selected Chinese users, research institutions and equipment manufacturers in Ningbo—first in technical discussions, then in production.
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Digitalisation & AI in practice
A seven-day, individually curated field study examined how companies in southern China translate digitalisation, AI and automation into practical operating processes.
View the case in detailInsights into our work on the ground.
Technical discussions, company visits and industry events offer a glimpse into our work connecting German and Chinese industry.
Technical exchange
A detail in focus
Technical exchange
Exploring questions together
Industry events
Bringing perspectives together
Technical exchange
In direct conversation
Industry events
Sino-German technical symposium
Company visits
Meeting at NEURA
Company visits
Meeting at Kelly Robot
Company visits
Industry exchange in Chongqing
Technical exchange
Discussion in a small group
The photographs show different forms of personal exchange. An organisation appearing in a photograph is not automatically a confirmed host for a future programme.
Clear roles for every project.
Each partner has a clearly defined role according to the sector and objective. This makes clear who provides technical context, who coordinates contacts and who delivers on site.
Industry and technology partners
Companies, production sites and platforms that provide technically relevant insights or exchange.
Local coordination
City and cluster partners supporting company outreach, scheduling and on-site delivery.
Experts, associations and research
Experts and institutions providing independent context on markets, technology and value creation.
Operational delivery
Vetted providers of interpreting, transport, event and travel services where required by the project.
Create real value together: become a partner for our China Industry Deep Dives
Who we are looking for
Whether you are an organisation, a platform or an influential individual: if you have a focused industrial network, we would like to combine our strengths with yours.
Experienced industry experts and independent consultants
You have deep expertise in a field such as automotive manufacturing, robotics or new energy technologies, and a C-level network. As a co-initiator or the lead expert on a journey, you contribute your expertise and contacts. We provide a strong operational foundation in China. Together, we turn your professional network into high-value, tailored industrial study visits.
B2B influencers and specialist media
Through LinkedIn or specialist publications, you reach a large audience of executives at German companies interested in cutting-edge technologies. Together, we develop exclusive Deep Dive journeys for your community. You gain exclusive, first-hand content on advanced technologies in China, while creating a distinctive in-person experience for your high-spending audience and new ways to monetise your reach.
Industry associations and industrial clusters
You want to offer your members value beyond the usual services: informed insight into China's actual competitiveness in selected industries rather than superficial PR visits.
Specialist consulting firms and innovation agencies
Your clients need to develop or adjust their China strategy. You need a reliable delivery partner with strong local operational capability and direct access to the key players in Chinese industry.
Regional chambers of commerce and economic development agencies
You support the internationalisation of local companies and want to provide mid-sized businesses with a practical, efficient and substantive route to German-Chinese technology and business exchange.
Your value as a partner
We will be your most reliable partner in China, remove every obstacle to implementation and increase the business value of your offering.
Focus on your strengths—we handle delivery
You recruit participants, set the professional focus and maintain dialogue with executives. We take responsibility for all substantive planning and operational delivery in China: from selecting suitable manufacturers among China's hidden champions and organising closed-door technical symposia to arranging targeted C-level contacts. This ensures the technical quality and high standard of the journey.
Protecting your reputation
We understand German clients' high expectations of professionalism and efficiency. Superficial visits and empty formalities have no place in our programmes. With a practical approach to quality based on German standards, we attend to every detail. Your clients and community should say: this journey was worthwhile. In this way, we substantially and sustainably strengthen your personal brand and your organisation's credibility.
Lasting client relationships and new business models
After the journey, we can jointly offer your executive clients a monthly Executive Briefing. Your clients continue to track developments in China, while you remain closely involved in their strategic decision-making over the long term. This develops your business model from one-off journey facilitation into an ongoing role as a strategic knowledge and advisory partner.
Our partnership principles.
Each partner’s role and contribution are defined for the specific project.
Company names, logos and access information are published only with the relevant approval.
An existing contact does not automatically confirm a visit; suitability is assessed anew for each group.
For Chinese partners, the format offers a qualified introduction to German companies with a relevant technical fit.
Would you like to work with us as an industry partner?
Tell us which sector, region and specific role you could contribute to a Deep Dive. Customer inquiries and partnerships are assessed separately.
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